GCP Architect

About Cognizant's Digital Engineering Practice:

At Cognizant Digital Engineering, a small cross functional team comprised of a Product Manager, an Architect, Full-Stack Developers, UI/UX designers and Big Data analysts builds higher quality software faster siloed individuals working independently. Small, nimble engineering teams generate collective empathy and comradery, thus increasing their ability to anticipate unforeseen development scope changes and maintain high quality deliverables. Across our US Studio system or within client development sites, our Digital Engineering teams ideate and develop innovative cloud-based solutions following a Lean-Agile process with DevOps culture. Working in Cognizant Digital Engineering provides DevOps engineers consistent opportunities to push digital boundaries while growing their exposure to transformational technologies.

The Role:

Cognizant is looking for an experienced and innovative GCP Architect to serve our diverse base of global clients. As a member of our team, you will build cutting edge, cloud-based software that powers modern business. An ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working in a diverse, collaborative, geographically distributed team. Similarly, the ideal candidate is an expert engineer who values the "team", drives continuous improvement and is unafraid to challenge the legacy status quo with creative cloud-based solutions.

Location: San Francisco, California

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of secure and scalable architecture solutions.
• Oversee the development and enforcement of security policies to protect company assets.
• Provide expertise in creating and maintaining architecture views to ensure system integrity.
• Manage cost accounting and financial aspects of technology projects to optimize resource allocation.
• Coordinate program and resource management activities to ensure project success.
• Implement and manage GCP Cloud Solutions to enhance business operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technology solutions with business goals.
• Conduct regular assessments to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
• Develop and maintain documentation for architecture designs and security policies.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices in technology architecture.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system performance and security.
• Monitor and report on the progress of technology projects to senior management.
  
  

Required Skill:

• 10+ years of relevant work experience
• Must have extensive experience in Security Policies and Architecture Views Design.
• Should possess strong skills in Cost Accounting & Management.
• Must have hands-on experience with GCP Cloud Solutions.
• Domain experience in ISV and Hi-Tech industries is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities are required.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model.
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Should have a proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential issues.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills are a plus.

Applications will be accepted until 04/14/2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $100,890 - 162,000 depending on the 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:

* Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

* Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

* 401(k) plan and contributions

* Long-term/Short-term Disability

* Paid Parental Leave

* Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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.