Sr. Cloud Architect

Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, redefining 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, is ranked 195 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Within Cognizant is Cognizant Consulting, a global consulting organization delivering strategic and domain consulting through industry and technology expertise. With over 6,000 consultants worldwide, Cognizant offers high-value consulting services that improve business performance and operational productivity, lower operational expenses and enhance overall performance. Clients draw upon our deep industry expertise, program and organisational change capabilities, and analytical objectivity to help improve business productivity, drive technology-enabled business transformation and increase shareholder value. We provide a number of Business/IT Consulting Services including Business Strategy, IT Strategy & Roadmap Development, Process Re-Engineering & Transformation, Enterprise Architecture & Technology Selection, and Domain Solutions. The Cognizant Consulting team is a hard-working organization that is continually expanding our client base and increasingly being recommended by analysts such as Forrester and Gartner. And we're growing!

This position is open to Qualified individuals in the United States.

In this Role Associate will be responsible for the successful design implementation deployment and adoption of an overall solution. A Solution Architect ensures that the solution meets the customers needs now and in the future.

Client management skills and the ability to work with clients to develop and manage a roadmap with associated activities.

Provides expert knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and evaluates the customers business processes against the standard application functionality.

* Design and implement cloud solutions that optimize the use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 for enhanced collaboration.

* Oversee the administration of Microsoft Dynamics 365 to ensure seamless communication across the organization.

* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align cloud architecture with business objectives.

* Develop strategies to enhance the performance and reliability of collaboration tools.

* Monitor and troubleshoot cloud systems to ensure high availability and security.

* Evaluate emerging technologies to recommend improvements to existing cloud infrastructure.

* Lead initiatives to migrate legacy systems to cloud-based platforms.

* Possess extensive experience in Microsoft Teams Administration and collaboration tools.

* Have a strong background in cloud architecture with a focus on communication tools.

* Experience in the investment banking and brokerage domain is highly desirable.

* Familiarity with cards and payments systems is a plus.

* Exhibit excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.

* Show strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

* Microsoft Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate

The annual salary for this position is between $130,000-140,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, 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.

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences, so they stay ahead in a constantly evolving world.

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.

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.