| Position | Sr. Architect - Gen AI/Agentic - Hybrid |
| Posted | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Expired | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Company | Cognizant |
| Location | Charlotte | US |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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Gen AI and Agentic AI Architect
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Location:Teaneck, NJ / Atlanta, GA / Charlotte, NC (Hybrid - 2 to 3 days per week in office)
Role Summary
We are seeking a visionary and pragmatic AI Architect to lead the design and implementation of Generative and Agentic AI ecosystems for Cognizant's strategic clients. This role blends advisory leadership, hands-on solutioning, and practice development to drive enterprise transformation in the AI-first era. You will work closely with C-level stakeholders to define AI strategies, architect scalable platforms, and deliver verticalized AI solutions across industries. This is a high-impact role for a business-savvy technologist passionate about shaping the future of enterprise AI.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement modular, cloud-native AI platforms integrating LLMs, SLMs, and multi-agent orchestration. Ensure security, scalability, and compliance with industry standards.
Lead executive-level engagements to define AI roadmaps and investment strategies. Serve as the anchor architect for major client accounts.
Deliver tailored AI use cases across verticals such as Banking, Healthcare, Retail, Manufacturing, and more.
Oversee end-to-end model development including data preparation, training, fine-tuning (SFT, RLHF, LoRA), deployment, and optimization.
Establish enterprise-grade pipelines for CI/CD, monitoring, observability, and compliance. Define governance frameworks for agent lifecycle management.
Build and lead AI capability squads. Mentor architects and engineers, contribute to hiring strategy, and support succession planning.
Collaborate with hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP), ISVs, and startups to co-develop offerings and influence partner roadmaps.
Publish white papers, contribute to patents, and represent Cognizant in executive roundtables and industry forums.
Required Qualifications
15+ years in IT and enterprise architecture, with hands-on engineering background (Java/.NET preferred).
5+ years in AI/ML, including 1+ year in Generative & Agentic AI.
Expertise in model training techniques (SFT, RLHF, LoRA/QLoRA), RAG, and evaluation pipelines.
Architect-level certifications in at least two hyperscalers (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Deep experience in MLOps/LLMOps, including CI/CD, monitoring, and compliance.
Proven track record in CxO-level advisory and strategic AI engagements.
Familiarity with AI governance frameworks (NIST RMF, EU AI Act, Responsible AI).
Strong leadership experience in mentoring and building cross-functional AI teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Publications, patents, or open-source contributions in Agentic AI or LLMOps.
Recognized thought leadership in conferences, panels, or media.
Deep domain expertise in one or more industries.
Experience with AgentOps, model evaluation frameworks, and AI observability tools.
will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future
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Salary and Other Compensation:
Applicants will be accepted till 4/3/2026
The annual salary for this position will be in the range of $120K-$165K depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.
Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.
If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we'd love to hear from you!
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