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The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Gemini Pro, Vertex AI, Vector Search, and modern AI/ML architectures, combined with strong client-facing consulting skills. This role will partner with business and technology stakeholders to define AI strategies, drive solution architecture, and deliver innovative AI-powered products that solve complex business challenges.\nIn this role, you will:\nArchitect and deliver AI/Generative AI solutions leveraging GCP services such as Gemini Pro, Vertex AI, and Vector Search.\nPartner with clients and stakeholders to define AI strategies and translate business requirements into scalable solutions.\nLead AI solution design, implementation, and deployment while ensuring best practices for security and performance.\nProvide technical leadership, architecture guidance, and support throughout the project lifecycle.\nDrive client discussions, workshops, and solution presentations at an architect level.\nWe believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role's business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Chicago, IL. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.\nThe 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.\nWhat you need to have to be considered\nStrong experience designing and implementing AI/ML solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).\nHands-on expertise with Gemini Pro, Vertex AI, Vector Search, and related GCP AI services.\nProven experience in enterprise AI architecture and cloud-based solution delivery.\nExcellent client-facing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.\nExperience in Travel & Hospitality and/or Financial Services domains is preferred.\nSalary and Other Compensation\nApplications will be accepted until December 2, 2026.\nThe annual salary for this position is between $100,000 - $186,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.\nThis position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.\nBenefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:\nMedical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance\nPaid holidays plus Paid Time Off\n401(k) plan and contributions\nLong-term/Short-term Disability\nPaid Parental Leave\nEmployee Stock Purchase Plan\nDisclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. 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