Job Summary:

The purpose of this role is to develop solution architecture for any one of airline domains such as Commercial, Customer, Digital, Cargo, Airport, Engineering, and other enterprise platforms. Working with the assigned value stream, the role will create solution intents conforming to regulatory demands, architectural standards, business requirements, budgets, and IT strategy. This role contributes to our Agile transformation journey by actively working with a value stream initiative to implement cost effective and quality technology solutions.

Accountabilities

• Responsible for end-to-end and holistic solution (for a specific business area) that are aligned to EYG architecture standards and patterns and best practices.
• As an integral part of the value stream, this role is responsible for creating solution intent and necessary low level design artifacts such as ICDs, ICM, etc. This includes contributing to specific design patterns, standards, and implementation of architecture enablers for the value stream on an ongoing basis.
• Develop the design and implementation of solution architecture as part of both agile and waterfall delivery, enabling innovation, cost efficiency, strategy alignment and speed to market.
• Ensure solution and technology architecture standards, governance and principles are implemented effectively within the Value Streams using the Well Architected Framework.
• Works closely with all stakeholders in DTI to ensure the solutions defined & developed align with the agreed technology roadmaps, business capabilities, DTI strategy and are implemented as designed.
• Contribute to evaluation and introduction of new technologies that accelerate delivery of expected business value
• Contribute to improve the maturity of Architecture practice, by consistently applying approved patterns, standards, policies, guardrails, and other enablers to deliver business value.
• Assist the maintenance and enhancement of the business capability model for the group and keeping it alive.

Education & Experience

• Solution and Technology Architecture expertise with a minimum of 3 to 5 years of work experience in designing Enterprise grade solutions.
• Knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture, microservices, and other integration methodologies, ideally in Airline domain
• Experience with the full software development life cycle using traditional and agile methodologies.
•Excellent communication skills with experience in stakeholder management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related degree is desirable. One or more Certification in Solution and/or Enterprise Architecture is preferred.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

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