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You will partner with architects, product owners, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing technology solutions that drive business outcomes.\nIn this role, you will provide technical leadership across application architecture, workflow platforms, API development, cloud integration, DevOps, and modernization initiatives while ensuring alignment with organizational and regulatory requirements.\nIn This Role, You Will\nLead the technical design, development, and implementation of enterprise applications supporting Life & Annuities insurance business processes.\nDrive application modernization and migration initiatives, including assessment of legacy platforms, target-state architecture design, and migration execution.\nArchitect and implement REST APIs, microservices, and enterprise integration solutions that enable secure and scalable business capabilities.\nOversee CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, ensuring automated, reliable, and secure software delivery processes.\nLead SS&C AWD workflow platform development, configuration, integration, and enhancement initiatives.\nCollaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and product owners to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.\nDesign and optimize database structures, SQL queries, and data models to improve application performance and data integrity.\nEnsure application security, compliance, data privacy, and governance standards are incorporated throughout the software development lifecycle.\nMentor and guide development teams on best practices related to architecture, software engineering, integration, and workflow automation.\nDrive production support, performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.\nRequired Qualifications\nStrong experience leading enterprise application development and technical delivery initiatives.\nHands-on expertise with SS&C AWD (AWD BPM/Workflow) configuration, development, integration, and support.\nProven experience designing and implementing REST APIs, Microservices Architectures, and Enterprise Integration Solutions.\nStrong knowledge of CI/CD, DevOps, Git, and Azure DevOps.\nAdvanced expertise in SQL development, database design, data modeling, and performance tuning.\nExperience with application modernization and migration of enterprise platforms.\nStrong working knowledge of Java and/or .NET technologies.\nExperience with Appian BPM, Activiti BPM, or comparable workflow automation platforms.\nUnderstanding of application security, access controls, data protection, and regulatory compliance requirements.\nDomain expertise within Life & Annuities Insurance.\nExcellent communication, collaboration, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience with Microsoft Azure cloud services and cloud-native architectures.\nExperience supporting large-scale digital transformation initiatives.\nKnowledge of event-driven architecture patterns and messaging technologies.\nExperience with enterprise architecture frameworks and governance practices.\nBackground in performance monitoring, observability, and operational excellence.\nExperience leading globally distributed development teams.\nWork Authorization\nApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future.\nWork Model\nHybrid Work Model: This position requires employees to work 3 days per week onsite and 2 days per week remotely at the designated client or Cognizant office location.\nThe work model is subject to change based on business, client, and project requirements.\nSalary and Other Compensation\nThe annual salary for this position is between $64,000 and $94,500, depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.\nThis position may also be eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive compensation program, subject to the terms of any applicable compensation plan.\nBenefits\nCognizant offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including:\nMedical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage\nHealth Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\nCompany-Paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage\nShort-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance\n401(k) Plan with Company Contributions\nPaid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nParental Leave and Family Care Benefits\nEmployee Wellness Programs\nTraining, Certification, and Professional Development Opportunities\nEligibility and benefits may vary by location and employment status.\nWhy Cognizant\nCognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, helping clients modernize technology, reimagine processes, and transform experiences to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital world. 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