As a **Solution Architect with Finance Domain** , you will make an impact by designing end-to-end architecture for financial systems including core banking, risk management, trading platforms, and financial analytics. **In this role, you will** + **Architect Financial Solutions:** Craft end-to-end architecture for financial systems including core banking, risk management, trading platforms, and financial analytics. + **Stakeholder Collaboration:** Work closely with business leaders, product managers, and technical teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions. + **Technology Leadership:** Guide development teams on standard methodologies in architecture, integration, and deployment. + **Compliance & Security:** Ensure solutions meet financial regulations (e.g., SOX, Basel III, PCI-DSS) and internal security standards. + **Cloud & Integration:** Lead cloud migration strategies (Azure, AWS, GCP) and integrate with third-party financial services (e.g., SWIFT, Bloomberg, Oracle Financials). + **Agile & DevOps:** Support Agile Release Trains and CI/CD pipelines in a SAFe or similar agile framework. **What you’ll need to succeed (required skills)** + Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related field. + Proven experience in IT, with at least 5 years in a Solution Architect role. + Strong understanding of financial systems, accounting principles, and regulatory frameworks. + Proficiency in architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman) and modeling tools (e.g., ArchiMate, UML). + Experience with technologies such as .NET, Java, Kafka, REST APIs, and microservices. + Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred) and data platforms (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, Snowflake). At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you only meet the required skills listed. Consider what transferable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you'd be beneficial to this role. **_Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future._** **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 **3 days a week** in a client office at **Toronto, ON** . Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. _Note: 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.