Sr. Architect - Gen AI/Agentic - Hybrid
Company: Cognizant
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: March 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Gen AI and Agentic AI Architect Job ID: 00066030251 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.
Cognizant 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* LI-NC1 C Salary and
Other Compensation: Applicants will be accepted till 3/23/2026 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: 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. 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! Apply Now! CogWW901
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