• Create high-level product specifications and design documents • Craft the right architecture to solve the problem at hand. • Provide the development team with architectural blueprints to follow. • Guide and assist the development team throughout the development process. • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with coding or design while ensuring that you and the team adhere to development schedules and deadlines. • Test the final product to ensure it is completely functional and meets requirements.

Title: Consulting Principal, AI Architect Location: Charlotte United States Job Description: About Cognizant Consulting Cognizant Consulting is more than Cognizant's consulting practice-we're a global community of 5,000+ experts dedicated to helping clients reimagine their business. Blending our deep industry and technology advisory capability, we create innovative business solutions for Fortune 500 clients. And now, we're looking for our next colleague who'll join us in shaping the future of business. Could it be you? About the role As an Consulting Principal for AI & GenAI Platforms, you will make an impact by leading client-facing AI transformation initiatives focused on generative AI, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and advanced data and AI platform solutions within highly regulated environments. You will be a valued member of Cognizant Consulting's AI and Data practice and work collaboratively with clients, consulting leaders, architects, and delivery teams to design and deliver scalable, production-grade AI solutions. In this role, you will: - Lead the design and delivery of generative AI and agent-enabled solutions, including context engineering, RAG pipelines, and AI platform architectures for enterprise clients. - Partner with client stakeholders to translate business objectives into actionable AI use cases, solution roadmaps, and measurable outcomes. - Guide end-to-end solution delivery from discovery through implementation, ensuring AI systems are secure, compliant, and fit for regulated environments. - Collaborate with cross-functional consulting and engineering teams to integrate AI solutions with enterprise data platforms, cloud infrastructure, and core systems. - Support business development activities by contributing to proposals, solutioning, statements of work, and client presentations related to AI and GenAI engagements. Work model We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs. The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations. What you must have to be considered - 12+ years of experience across consulting, digital transformation, data engineering, or AI/analytics, with demonstrated experience delivering client-facing consulting engagements. - Hands-on experience designing and delivering generative AI solutions, including RAG architectures, vector databases, and modern AI platforms. - Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and enterprise data platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, or Microsoft Fabric. - Proven ability to work directly with client stakeholders to define requirements, manage solution delivery, and communicate complex technical concepts clearly. - Experience operating within regulated industries such as financial services, healthcare, or insurance. These will help you succeed - Familiarity with AI governance, evaluation frameworks, and responsible AI practices, including model risk, bias, and explainability considerations. - Experience contributing to consulting proposals, solution architectures, and go-to-market initiatives. - Exposure to MLOps or LLMOps practices, including CI/CD, monitoring, and model lifecycle management. - Strong collaboration skills and the ability to mentor junior consultants or technical team members. - Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role. Compensation The annual base salary for this position is between $122,400 - $194,000, depending on experience and qualifications. This position is eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans. Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance - 401(k) plan and contributions - Employee stock purchase plan - Employee assistance program - Paid holidays plus paid time off (PTO) - Paid parental leave and fertility assistance - Learning and development programs and certifications

• Identificar y solicitar al cliente los requerimientos para el despliegue de los productos de manera oportuna. • Despliegue de los elementos que componen las soluciones / productos de Whitestack. • Realizar testing de componentes en ambientes virtualizados. • Realizar pruebas de validación y troubleshooting post-despliegue. • Colaborar en flujos de trabajo tipo GitOps, con enfoque en automatización y buenas prácticas de ingeniería. • Elaboración y actualización de la documentación concerniente a la infraestructura del proyecto. • Análisis y resolución de posibles inconvenientes que se puedan presentar durante la puesta en marcha de los componentes a desplegar. • Canalizar solicitudes de clientes respecto a funcionalidades de productos hacia las distintas áreas internas correspondientes. • Contribuir a las mejoras de los productos.

Role: AI Solutions Architect Location: Dearborn United States Job Description: Job#: 3028570 Job Description: Duration: Long-Term Contract Location: Hyrbid - 4 days/week onsite in SE MI - *Will consider fully remote for the right experience Job Description: As an AI Solutions Architect within our Enterprise Analytics portfolio, this role carries a unique dual mandate: enabling advanced analytics teams while also helping reinvent the architecture discipline. First, you will serve as the primary technical partner for Data Science and Data Engineering teams-designing robust AI solution architectures, developing Proofs of Concept (PoCs) and reference implementations, and actively removing technical roadblocks to accelerate delivery to the business. Second, you will help pioneer the evolution of the architecture discipline by championing an "Agent-First" approach. By applying cutting-edge LLMs and agentic frameworks to automate traditional architectural analyses, technical designs, and integrations, you will help establish a scalable, governed foundation of AI tools that empowers both analytics teams and the broader Ford organization. Required Skills: - Software Engineering & Solution Architecture: Expert proficiency in Python and CI/CD pipeline design, with proven ability to design scalable end-to-end AI architectures, develop rapid PoCs, and build production-ready reference implementations. - LLM/Agent Development: Hands-on experience building autonomous agents and AI applications using modern frameworks, with strong understanding of RAG architectures, vector databases, and prompt engineering. - Strategic Innovation: Strong ability to challenge the status quo and translate traditional architectural workflows into automated, agent-driven solutions through agile iteration. Desired Skills: - Enterprise Architecture: Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles and governance, ensuring alignment with corporate IT strategy. - Technical Enablement: Experience partnering with Data Science and Data Engineering teams to identify and remove technical and infrastructure blockers. - Data Integration & API Enablement: Ability to design, build, and consume RESTful APIs to enable secure interaction between AI agents, data pipelines, and legacy systems. - Cloud Architecture & Governance: Experience deploying scalable solutions in cloud environments (GCP preferred), with understanding of security, privacy, and compliance requirements. EEO Employer Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178. Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide. Employee Type: Contract Location: Dearborn, MI, US Pay Range: $75 - $90 per hour