Cognizant · 7 hours ago
Solution Development Architect - ServiceNow
Cognizant is seeking a highly skilled Solution Development Architect (SDA) with extensive experience in ServiceNow. The role involves collaborating with various teams to develop and deliver differentiated solutions, ensuring high-quality standards and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
ConsultingIndustrial AutomationInformation TechnologySoftwareSoftware Engineering
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the CP CRMs AE and EDLs for renewals to develop a differentiated winnable and deliverable solution that underpins the client value proposition and business case using in depth knowledge of a technology function or platform
Define overall solution architecture including scope risks cost to serve level of automation and our ability to deliver to respond to opportunities within their area of specialization
Partner with GSA to stitch together different parts of the portfolio when developing solutions that include multiple practices
Leverage technical and delivery knowledge to provide inputs on the business side and other practical aspects of proposals
Contribute to kick off of the delivery of the solution once the deal is converted and continue to provide guidance until client delivery commences ensuring that solutions are delivered at the highest quality standards
Maintain and manage technical documentation and ensure that all solutions are well documented and easily maintained
Operating Model & Deployment Rules Deployed to all deals except staff augmentation opportunities getting involved primarily post Stage 2 in deal pursuits
Responsible for front ending non transformative and small deals (less than $1M TCV) alongside CPs & CRMs when SLS is not deployed
Primarily offshore (less than 25% onsite)
Rating based performance management driven by the following factors TCV won TCV solutioned In-depth knowledge of a technology function or platform and industry
Strong understanding of software architecture design patterns principles
Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop creative scalable secure solutions
Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills with ability to work with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to nontechnical stakeholders
Understanding of consultative selling and front-ending non transformative small deals (less than $1M TCV) alongside CPs & CRMs in the absence of SLS
Qualification
Required
13 to 15 years of experience
Expertise in ServiceNow
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with CP CRMs AE and EDLs
In-depth knowledge of a technology function or platform
Define overall solution architecture including scope, risks, cost to serve, level of automation
Partner with GSA to stitch together different parts of the portfolio
Leverage technical and delivery knowledge to provide inputs on the business side
Contribute to kick off of the delivery of the solution once the deal is converted
Maintain and manage technical documentation
Responsible for front ending non transformative and small deals (less than $1M TCV)
Primarily offshore (less than 25% onsite)
In-depth knowledge of a technology function or platform and industry
Strong understanding of software architecture design patterns principles
Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to analyze complex technical problems
Demonstrated collaboration and teamwork skills
Understanding of consultative selling
B.E, B.Tech, M.E, M.Tech, MCA or any other engineering degree in Computer Science or IT related field
7+ years' experience designing and implementing complex technical solutions for large enterprises
Knowledge of specific technology function platform and industry
Certified Implementation Specialist - ServiceNow
ITIL Foundation Certification
Company
Cognizant
Cognizant is a professional services company that helps clients alter their business, operating, and technology models for the digital era.
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$0.24MKey Investors
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