AI Architect

Cognizant

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary: $100,000–$186,000 / yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Cognizant

Cognizant is a multinational IT services and consulting company offering digital transformation, technology, and business process services. It serves clients across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and other industries worldwide.

Cognizant currently has 397 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $100,000–$135,000 across 262 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · AI Architect

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The AI Architect will join the team to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale AI solutions. The primary responsibilities include architecting and delivering Generative AI solutions, defining AI strategies with business and technology stakeholders, and translating complex requirements into scalable products. The role involves leading solution design, implementation, and deployment while providing technical leadership and architecture guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Key tasks include driving client discussions, workshops, and solution presentations. The position requires hands-on expertise with Google Cloud Platform services, specifically Gemini Pro, Vertex AI, and Vector Search. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in modern AI/ML architectures and cloud-based solution delivery. The work focuses on solving complex business challenges within the Travel and Hospitality or Financial Services domains.

Skills

GCP Gemini Pro Vertex AI Vector Search Generative AI AI/ML Solution Architecture Enterprise AI

What you'll do

Architect and deliver Generative AI solutions using Gemini Pro, Vertex AI, and Vector Search.
Translate complex business requirements into scalable AI strategies and technical solutions.
Lead the design, implementation, and deployment of enterprise-scale AI architectures.
Ensure all AI solutions adhere to best practices for security and performance.
Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Conduct client workshops and deliver high-level solution presentations.

What we're looking for

Strong experience designing and implementing AI/ML solutions on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Hands-on expertise with Gemini Pro, Vertex AI, Vector Search, and related GCP AI services.
Proven experience in enterprise AI architecture and cloud-based solution delivery.
Excellent client-facing, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience in Travel & Hospitality and/or Financial Services domains (preferred).

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