MuleSoft Architect, Auckland

What makes Cognizant a unique place to work? The combination of rapid growth and an international and innovative environment creates many opportunities for people like YOU— individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit who want to make a difference. At Cognizant, we engineer modern businesses to improve everyday life, dedicated to making a lasting impact. We help our clients modernize technology, reimagine processes, and transform experiences to stay ahead in a fast-changing world. Learn more at or @cognizant.The Role: Cognizant is seeking MuleSoft architects to work with clients in grooming and finalizing user stories. Architects will ensure implementations align with finalized requirements and highlight scope changes. In your first few weeks, you can expect to: Collaborate with Customer SMEs to define To Be Business ProcessesPrepare Functional Specifications Serve as the point of contact for the client regarding functional aspects and act as a bridge between offshore teams and the client Work with the client to groom and finalize user stories Define architectural guidelines, patterns, and standards for the integration platform with the enterprise architectSupport the enterprise architect in designing and developing common service frameworks Review design, code, and unit tests Perform API peer reviews and seek feedback from the core team Understand API specifications and constraints in collaboration with the core team Provide expertise in tools and processesOwn the API lifecycle, enforce SDLC, and lead CI/CD pipelines Conduct product demo sessions for client SMEs Manage delivery teams, including BAs, tech leads, architects, developers, and QA Coordinate with horizontal teams to ensure successful delivery Ensure timely delivery of work packages with quality assuranceMaintain test coverage and code review standards Publish development standards quarterly Enforce code review practices and conduct regular training and audits Ensure proper version control setup and usage Participate in the COE for technical and solution reviews Minimum Skills and Experience:Extensive experience managing large delivery engagements and integration programs Proven track record of delivering complex end-to-end implementations Strong program management and problem-solving skills Excellent presentation and communication skills Deep understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologiesStrong scope management capabilities Ownership of project timelines, deliverables, and budgets Ability to manage portfolios and drive operational improvements Flexibility in time and attitude Independent management of programs and stakeholder engagement Hands-on experience with branching strategies, version control, and CI/CDWe offer an excellent salary and benefits package, with a focus on employee well-being: Opportunities for innovative career paths Professional development through education and training Support for adapting to changing workplaces with comprehensive benefits and wellness programs Interested candidates are encouraged to contact our Cognizant team to apply for this full-time Architect position. We look forward to meeting you.#J-18808-Ljbffr