Cognizant is looking to hire an experienced Automation & AI Lead to Architect, develop, and deliver advanced AI-driven and automation solutions, including conversational AI, document intelligence, and multi-agent orchestration.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience architecting and building Agentic AI solutions, including the design and deployment of multi-agent systems and autonomous workflows.
- Demonstrated expertise in developing and deploying enterprise-grade Generative AI solutions, such as Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures, and multi-modal AI applications.
- Proven ability to deliver AI-powered document understanding, including data extraction, intelligence, and conversion at scale.
- Advanced programming proficiency in Python.
- Strong experience with cloud-based AI/ML services (Azure, GCP, or AWS), including end-to-end solution deployment.
- Deep understanding of data pipelines, model deployment processes, and MLOps best practices.
- Track record of mentoring technical teams in AI solution delivery.
Responsibilities
- Architect, develop, and deliver advanced AI-driven and automation solutions, including conversational AI, document intelligence, and multi-agent orchestration.
- Lead rapid proof-of-concept (POC) initiatives—building, testing, iterating, and scaling ideas with speed.
- Oversee end-to-end solution lifecycle, from initial design and development to cloud deployment and production optimization.
- Integrate solutions seamlessly with business platforms and enterprise systems.
- Mentor and upskill a cross-functional team in AI, machine learning, and automation best practices.
- Ensure adherence to enterprise architecture standards, technical governance, and emerging best practices.
- Partner with business stakeholders, data scientists, engineers, and platform specialists to deliver impactful, scalable solutions.
Other
- Minimum 8 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, and/or Automation roles.
- Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Align project outcomes with business objectives and customer success.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- If you’re comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!
