We are looking for a strong Azure Cloud Architect who will be responsible for designing the technology solution for client engagements. You will ensure standard processes in security, compliance, and performance.

In this role, you will

• Design scalable, secure, and maintainable event-driven architectures.
• Lead multi-functional teams (developers, data scientists, and DevOps engineers).
• Make strategic decisions balancing cost, performance, and scalability.
• Build and manage RESTful APIs for integration (e.g., with Salesforce).
• Handle structured data with JSON and optimize data storage.
• Integrate AI tools like Azure OpenAI (e.g., GPT-4o) and Azure Form Recognizer
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform).

What you’ll need to succeed (required skills)

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Azure services: Azure Blob Storage, Azure Data Lake: For data storage.
• Strong experience in Azure API Management (APIM): For API integration.
• Deep understanding of Application, Infrastructure and security architecture and non-functional aspects like Performance, Scalability, Reliability, Availability.
• Strong expertise in DevOps, Agile methodologies, containers, CI/CD tools.

What will help you stand out (preferred skills)

• Prior experience in Insurance.
• Azure Cloud Certification

At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We encourage you to apply if you have most of the skills above and feel like you are strongly suited for this role. Consider what transferrable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you’d be beneficial to this role.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Working arrangements

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2-3 days a week in a client office in Toronto/Waterloo, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs..

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.