Senior AWS Architect

Senior AWS Architect Opportunity at Cognizant

What makes Cognizant a unique place to work?
The combination of rapid growth and an international and innovative environment! This is creating many opportunities for people like YOU — people with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to make a difference in this world. At Cognizant, together with your colleagues from all around the world, you will collaborate on creating solutions for the world’s leading companies and help them become more flexible, more innovative, and successful. Moreover, this is your chance to be part of the success story: we are looking for a Senior AWS Architect to join our Cognizant Team.

About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled AWS Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in Cloud design patterns, Serverless Architecture, and Event-driven architecture. This role requires proficiency in AWS DevOps services, including CodeBuild, CodePipeline, and CodeDeploy. The candidate should also have hands-on experience with various AWS services and programming languages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions using AWS services.
• Develop and maintain serverless architectures and event-driven systems.
• Utilize AWS DevOps tools to automate and streamline deployment processes.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of AWS services.
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and security.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Extensive expertise in Cloud design patterns, Serverless Architecture, and Event-driven architecture.
• Proficiency in AWS DevOps services: CodeBuild, CodePipeline, and CodeDeploy.
• Hands-on experience with the following AWS services:

• AWS Lambda
• AWS DynamoDB
• AWS Application Load Balancer (ALB)
• AWS Elastic Container Service (ECS)
• AWS CloudFormation
• AWS CloudWatch
• AWS S3
• AWS Fargate

• Proficiency in Node.js and knowledge of TypeScript.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional or similar certification.
• Experience with other cloud platforms and technologies.
• Knowledge of best practices for cloud security and compliance.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary based on your qualities and experience.
• Access to Udemy, Cognizant Academy digital libraries for your continuous learning.
• NS business card to cover your commute expenses.
• 25 days of paid holiday per year.
• A laptop and a smartphone.
• A pension scheme.
• Open, ‘can do’ team spirit and international environment that encourages making your ideas reality!

About Cognizant:
Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) 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 is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world.

The Cognizant community:

• 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.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion:
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. 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 protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.

“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 Team