Snowflake Architect

Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process services, dedicated to helping the world's leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.), Cognizant combines a passion for client satisfaction, technology innovation, deep industry and business process expertise, and a global, collaborative workforce that embodies the future of work. Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 2000, and the Fortune 500 and is ranked among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world. Our Culture Your passion, integrity and experience are integral to Cognizant's success. You will join a dynamic and expanding global leader in IT and Business consultancy where you will be valued for who you are. We take pride in our partnership with our clients, so your ability to add value and provide exceptional service to our clients is fundamental to your success. In return, you will be presented with opportunities to develop your career and collaborate with talented colleagues in a supportive, diverse environment. At Cognizant we recognize that companies that are open and welcoming to a multi-culturally diverse workforce will thrive with fresh perspectives and collaborative knowledge. Cognizant focuses on promoting & increasing gender diversity and providing a workplace which encourages great participation and an equal playing field, where merit and accomplishment are the only criteria for success. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the design and governance of enterprise‑scale data platforms and analytics solutions. The role will serve as the primary technical authority for the data engagement, owning the end‑to‑end data architecture across ingestion, transformation, storage, modelling, and consumption layers. The Data Architect will define the technical roadmap, evaluate and select platforms and tooling, establish architectural standards, and ensure solutions meet performance, security, scalability, and regulatory requirements. This role requires strong expertise in AWS, Snowflake, and SageMaker and a deep understanding of modern data architectures, cloud‑native platforms, and data governance practices. Roles and Responsibilities Own and govern the end‑to‑end data architecture strategy across data ingestion, processing, storage, modelling, and consumption. Serve as the primary technical authority for all data architecture decisions and solution designs. Define data platform standards, architecture principles, and best practices across the organization. Design scalable, secure, and high‑performing data solutions on AWS and Snowflake. Establish data models, data lineage, metadata management, and governance frameworks. Evaluate, recommend, and implement appropriate data tools, platforms, and integration technologies. Design and oversee data ingestion patterns using modern ELT/ETL frameworks and cloud‑native services, including tools such as Fivetran and Coalesce. Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, data engineers, and analytics teams to translate business requirements into architectural solutions. Ensure compliance with security, privacy, regulatory, and enterprise governance requirements. Lead architecture reviews, design workshops, and technical decision‑making forums. Define non‑functional requirements including scalability, reliability, performance, monitoring, and disaster recovery. Guide engineering teams through implementation and provide technical leadership and mentorship. Support AI/ML initiatives by designing data foundations and machine learning architectures leveraging SageMaker. Benefits Joining Cognizant will give you the opportunity to learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry, while having your finger on the pulse of emerging industry trends and working on the cutting edge of technology in your field of expertise. You can pursue innovative career tracks and opportunities here You can enhance your professional development through education and dedicated training We’ll give you the skills you need to keep pace with the changing workplace while our compensation, benefits and wellness packages help you stay healthy and plan for the future. Next Steps Please reach out to our friendly and welcoming team today to apply and register your interest for this full‑time role. We’d love to help you get your next role and enable you to fulfil your professional ambitions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cognizant