Gen AI & Agentic AI Architect – Cognizant – Gurgaon / India

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop scalable, high-performance Generative AI solutions on Azure and/or AWS platforms
• Design, build, and manage containerized AI applications using Docker and orchestrate deployments via Kubernetes
• Establish and maintain observability frameworks for LLMs, including performance monitoring, system health, and usage analytics
• Develop and implement machine learning models using Python or R, leveraging frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn
• Build and deploy AI/ML solutions using cloud-native services such as AWS SageMaker, Azure AI, or Google Vertex AI
• Design and implement multi-agent systems and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures
• Define and enforce standards for prompt engineering, vector search, and model orchestration
• Build and manage enterprise-grade MLOps pipelines covering model training, fine-tuning, evaluation, deployment, and monitoring
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities into enterprise products and platforms
• Lead system optimization, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of AI-driven applications
• Establish best practices for secure, scalable, and maintainable AI architectures
• Mentor and guide AI engineering teams on emerging technologies and implementation best practices
• Stay current with advancements in Generative AI, Agentic AI, and cloud technologies

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in a technical architecture role
• Proven expertise in Azure and/or AWS cloud architectures
• Strong hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Proficiency in Python or R with experience in TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn
• Deep knowledge of MLOps practices and model deployment on AWS SageMaker, Azure AI, or Google Vertex AI
• Experience with multi-agent orchestration and RAG architectures
• Solid understanding of prompt engineering, vector search, and LLM observability frameworks
• Experience with Spring Boot and microservices architecture
• Strong understanding of enterprise AI security, scalability, and governance principles

About Cognizant: 
Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) is an AI Builder and technology services provider, bridging the gap between AI investment and enterprise value by building full-stack AI solutions for our clients. Our deep industry, process and engineering expertise enables us to build an organization’s unique context into technology systems that amplify human potential, drive tangible outcomes and keep global enterprises ahead in a fast-changing world. See how at cognizant.ai or @cognizant.