**Job Summary** The Sr. Architect will play a pivotal role in shaping the digital commerce landscape for our organization. With a focus on solution technical domain and enterprise architecture the candidate will drive innovation and efficiency in our digital commerce initiatives. This role requires a deep understanding of digital commerce architecture and the ability to translate business needs into robust technical solutions. **Responsibilities** + Lead the design and implementation of digital commerce solutions that align with business objectives and technical requirements. + Oversee the development of technical architecture for digital commerce platforms ensuring scalability and performance. + Provide guidance on domain architecture to ensure seamless integration across various digital commerce channels. + Collaborate with enterprise architecture teams to align digital commerce strategies with overall business goals. + Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance digital commerce capabilities. + Ensure that digital commerce solutions adhere to industry standards and best practices. + Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements for digital commerce projects. + Develop comprehensive architecture documentation to support digital commerce initiatives. + Monitor and optimize the performance of digital commerce systems to ensure high availability and reliability. + Facilitate workshops and meetings to drive consensus on digital commerce architecture decisions. + Mentor and support junior architects and developers in digital commerce projects. + Contribute to the continuous improvement of digital commerce processes and methodologies. + Engage with stakeholders to communicate the value and impact of digital commerce architecture decisions. **Qualifications** + Possess extensive experience in digital commerce solution architecture demonstrating a strong track record of successful implementations. + Have a deep understanding of digital commerce technical architecture with the ability to design scalable and robust systems. + Demonstrate expertise in digital commerce domain architecture ensuring seamless integration across platforms. + Exhibit proficiency in digital commerce enterprise architecture aligning solutions with business objectives. + Show a commitment to staying updated with the latest trends and technologies in digital commerce. + Display excellent communication and collaboration skills working effectively with cross-functional teams. **Certifications Required** Certified Digital Commerce Architect TOGAF Certification Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary for this position is between $110,000/Year to $135,000/Year depending on the experience and other qualifications of the candidate. This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program and stock awards, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans. Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off • 401(k) plan and contributions • Long-term/Short-term Disability • Paid Parental Leave • Employee Stock Purchase Plan Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. 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.