• Cognizant (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant has over 280,000 employees as of January 2021 and is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500.
• Cognizant Consulting orchestrates capabilities to change the game across strategy, design, technology and industry/functional knowledge to deliver insights at speed and solutions at scale, elevating the unique abilities and business aspirations of customers and employees while building trust-based relationships.
• Energy & Water Utilities Consulting: Energy & utilities in the UK are undergoing a transformation journey focused on data‑centric asset investment decisions, enhanced customer experience through digital and data enablement, sustainable and reliable infrastructure, digitalization of aging infrastructure, and disruptive innovative technologies. Cognizant has engagements with multiple UK energy & utilities clients, supporting them to be customer‑obsessed and lead transformation initiatives, build new offerings, solutions, and innovative business models aligned with market trends and regulatory commitments.
Role Overview – Water Utilities
We are seeking an experienced Architect with deep domain expertise in utilities, preferably water, and a proven track record in designing and delivering transformation programs involving cloud, data, and operational technologies. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Azure or AWS cloud architectures, Azure Data Platform, Azure Databricks, and advanced analytics, and will shape digital transformation strategies for water sector clients, architecting scalable, secure, and innovative solutions.
Responsibilities
Solution Architecture & Design
* Conduct as‑is architecture assessments, develop target architecture and transition architectures.
* Lead the design of end‑to‑end cloud solutions for water utilities, leveraging Azure and AWS platforms.
* Architect robust data platforms using Azure Data Services (Data Lake, Microsoft Fabric, Data Factory, etc.) and Databricks.
* Design and oversee implementation of AI/ML solutions for predictive analytics, asset management, and operational optimization.
Domain Leadership
* Serve as a subject‑matter expert in water utilities, advising clients on best practices, regulatory compliance, and digital transformation trends.
* Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical architectures.
Technical Leadership
* Guide and mentor engineering teams through solution delivery, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
* Conduct architecture reviews, risk assessments, and performance tuning.
Stakeholder Engagement
* Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define solution roadmaps and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
* Present architectural concepts and solutions to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
* Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption to enhance solution capabilities.
* Drive continuous improvement in architecture frameworks, methodologies, and tools.
Domain Expertise
* Good years of experience in IT architecture and in the utilities sector.
* Experience working in any process‑ and asset‑heavy industries.
* Exposure to customer service, smart metering, asset management, and asset operations processes.
Cloud & Data
* Extensive experience architecting solutions on Azure and AWS.
* Deep expertise with Azure Data Platform (Data Lake, Data Factory, Synapse, etc.) and Databricks.
* Proven ability to design secure, scalable, and cost‑effective cloud architectures.
* Any exposure to IoT, IIoT, and operational technologies is an added advantage.
Leadership & Communication
* Strong leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.
* Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
* Business development and mentorship: shaping ideas and conversations into actionable proposals, mentoring wider Cognizant teams, ensuring quality product delivery, and driving client‑focused initiatives.
Preferred Qualifications
* Microsoft Azure and/or AWS Architect certifications.
* TOGAF or other architecture certifications.
Travel Requirements
* Flexible to travel to one or two accounts on a regular basis.
* Client engagement and relationship building are key; the role establishes strong working relationships and models with client stakeholder groups.
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