Cognizant is looking for a principal architect to lead the infrastructure and trust architecture strategy and continue building the best-in-class Integration and API platform. Our vision is to enable all knowledge workers to design and build APIs and Integrations at lightning speed that run easily on our iPaaS, public cloud, and on-premises.

You are an experienced technical leader with deep domain knowledge in distributed systems, infrastructure architecture/scaling, cloud security, availability/reliability, and building platform-as-a-service offerings. You strongly understand Integration, Automation, and Full Life Cycle API Management. You thrive when leading a team that collaborates as a community and is distributed globally.

You are passionate about joining our community, which loves to learn, work, build, and operate a platform that transforms software and the developer ecosystem.

What you’ll do: Build and oversee Mulesoft infrastructure and trust architecture strategy Partner with product & engineering organizations, customers, and internal stakeholders to develop and drive MuleSoft infrastructure architecture strategy that supports the objectives of the business Serve as the primary steward and key voice of the infrastructure strategy, communicating decisions and tradeoffs to internal and external stakeholders Be a Mulesoft Technologies Evangelist Evangelize infrastructure at scale best practices and architectural decisions. Represent Mulesoft and its infrastructure technologies with internal stakeholders, customers, and partners Be an R&D leader Lead the infrastructure architecture strategy implementation, partnering with your architecture team, senior technical leaders, and engineering teams to translate architecture into design. Help hire, inspire, and develop the Mulesoft Trust & Infrastructure architecture/engineering team into a best-in-class organization. Promote technical best practices Drive the Trust & Infrastructure architecture governance model (e.g. architecture review board, reference architecture(s), standards/policies) Coordinate architecture decisions across all architects within your organization Work closely with engineering teams to enable highly available architecture at scale What you should have: Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science or Engineering At least ten (10) years of experience in platform architecture (SaaS, PaaS) with at least three (3) years of experience in a similar leadership role Demonstrable expertise and interest in architecting complex and scalable platforms; expert-level knowledge of relevant architecture/ design principles and patterns Demonstrable experience delivering cloud-native capabilities on AWS or similar constructs; experience with integrations, automation, and API management is a significant plus Proven experience and strong desire to lead, with experience leading cross-functional architecture teams Advanced relationship management and communication skills, including partnering and consulting with senior leaders/C-level roles Strong skills in critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and attention to detail Preferred Requirements: Strong understanding of Integrations, Automation, and Full Life Cycle API Management Deep understanding of cloud infrastructure and environments (public/private) and ability to lead the team through technical challenges in implementation Strong and broad working knowledge of the state of the art in cloud computing infrastructure, including IaaS, PaaS, containers, analytics, data center deployments, and others Strong understanding of Kubernetes About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100:CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, redefining clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our outstanding, industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 194 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies globally. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant.

About the Team / Business Unit

At Cognizant's MuleSoft practice, we help our clients shape their digital transformation journey and design innovative industry solutions using MuleSoft's power. Our experts provide relevant expertise and experience within their domain combined with deep knowledge of the MuleSoft platform and broader ecosystem. This role will be part of the core team of the MuleSoft practice, and you will have the opportunity to be part of a significant growth story.

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Employee Status: Full-Time Employee

Applications will be accepted until 01/24/2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $190,000 - 210,000, 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.

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 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

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.

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.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.