**Senior Solutions & Integration Architecture** **What is the opportunity?** We’re looking for an experienced Senior Solution Architect who is passionate about our mission to join the Digital Architecture team, to be responsible for architectural delivery in the Kafka Event Platform and API Management Gateway, Integration Architecture domain. We need problem solvers passionate about creative solutions, dedicated to delivering brand-new solutions, and eager to stay updated on the latest developments. **What will you do ?:** + End to End Solution Architecture based on enterprise standards and patterns + Develop and ownership of the architecture blueprint document that describes business architecture, application/integration architecture, infrastructure, data and security architecture. + Engagement in the architecture governance process to present, certify and review solution architectures. + Partner closely with development teams and business partners for a product-based development environment. + Develop design patterns and roadmaps on the usage of existing and new technologies, focusing on APIs and Events integrations. **What do you need to succeed?** + knowledge of Financial Service industry + knowledge of Developer Portals, API Management and Events Platforms. + knowledge of Design and Architecture Patterns: Domain Driven design and Data modeling + B.S. degree in Computer Science or a related technical field; equivalent experience also accepted **Technical & Architecture Knowledge: (MUST HAVE)** APIGee Hybrid, Kafka confluent platform, OAuth 2.0 framework, Design Patterns, encryption frameworks **Nice to have:** Microservices, Event Based Architecture, Public Cloud Architecture, Backstage, Enterprise Architecture Patterns, Enterprise Architecture Frameworks (ie. TOGAF, zachman), Confluent Libraries, Exposure to AI / ML tools and concepts **Working arrangements** We 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 2-3 days a week in a client office in Toronto, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.