Solution Architect - Data & AI

Solution Architect – Data & AI

Job Summary

We are seeking an accomplished Data Solution Architect to join our banking technology team. This role offers a unique opportunity to define and shape data architecture strategy for large-scale, data-driven transformation programmes within a complex financial services environment.

You will bring deep expertise in designing and delivering cloud-based data platforms, combined with strong knowledge of banking data domains. As a senior leader, you will engage with C-suite stakeholders, drive data modernisation initiatives, and ensure that enterprise data solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end solution architecture for data-centric programmes, from data ingestion and storage through to consumption, analytics, and reporting

Define and govern enterprise-wide data architecture standards, patterns, and reference models

Design scalable and resilient data platforms supporting both batch and real-time processing, including data lakes, data warehouses, and lakehouse architectures

Architect and deliver cloud-native and hybrid data solutions across Azure, AWS, or GCP

Apply deep banking domain expertise to architect solutions across core banking, risk, finance, regulatory reporting, and customer data domains

Engage with senior business and technology stakeholders to shape data strategy and translate it into actionable architecture roadmaps

Contribute to data governance forums and ensure alignment with regulatory and compliance requirements

Mentor and guide solution architects and technical leads across delivery teams

Essential Skills

Extensive experience within banking or financial services (retail, corporate, investment, or transaction banking)

Extensive expertise in data architecture, including data modelling, data pipelines, data platforms, governance, and data quality

Strong experience delivering large-scale, data-centric transformation programmes

Strong hands-on experience architecting solutions on major cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP

Nice to Have Skills

Good exposure to AI/ML platforms, with familiarity in Generative AI use cases

Relevant professional certifications (e.g., AWS/GCP/Azure Data Engineer, TOGAF, Databricks Certified Data Engineer, CDMP)

Strong collaboration, adaptability, and entrepreneurial mindset

Familiarity with data mesh architectures and domain-oriented data ownership models

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field

Professional certifications in cloud, architecture, or data management are advantageous

What We Offer

Competitive salary

Technology-driven organization

Open team spirit

International environment

Contact the Recruiter

Megha Nagpal

Email: Megha.Nagpal3@cognizant.com

Phone: +31 6 2715 5643