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Technology Architect

Cognizant

2 - 5 years

Chennai

Posted: 05/08/2025

Job Description



Job Summary

Gen AI Agentic AI Project Management

Python

Designing scalable GenAI systems (e.g. RAG pipelines multi-agent systems).

Choosing between hosted APIs vs open-source models.

Architecting hybrid systems (LLMs + traditional software).

2. Model Evaluation & Selection

Benchmarking models (e.g. GPT-4 Claude Mistral LLaMA).


Responsibilities

Strategic & Leadership-Level GenAI Skills

1. AI Solution Architecture

Designing scalable GenAI systems (e.g. RAG pipelines multi-agent systems).

Choosing between hosted APIs vs open-source models.

Architecting hybrid systems (LLMs + traditional software).

2. Model Evaluation & Selection

Benchmarking models (e.g. GPT-4 Claude Mistral LLaMA).

  • Understanding trade-offs: latency cost accuracy context length.
  • Using tools like LM Evaluation Harness OpenLLM Leaderboard etc.

    3. Enterprise-Grade RAG Systems

    Designing Retrieval-Augmented Generation pipelines.

    Using vector databases (Pinecone Weaviate Qdrant) with LangChain or LlamaIndex.

    Optimizing chunking embedding strategies and retrieval quality.

    4. Security Privacy & Governance

    Implementing data privacy access control and audit logging.

  • Understanding risks: prompt injection data leakage model misuse.
  • Aligning with frameworks like NIST AI RMF EU AI Act or ISO/IEC 42001.

    5. Cost Optimization & Monitoring

    Estimating and managing GenAI inference costs.

    Using observability tools (e.g. Arize WhyLabs PromptLayer).

    Token usage tracking and prompt optimization.

    Advanced Technical Skills

    6. Model Fine-Tuning & Distillation

    Fine-tuning open-source models using PEFT LoRA QLoRA.

    Knowledge distillation for smaller faster models.

    Using tools like Hugging Face Axolotl or DeepSpeed.

    7. Multi-Agent Systems

    Designing agent workflows (e.g. AutoGen CrewAI LangGraph).

    Task decomposition memory and tool orchestration.

    8. Toolformer & Function Calling

    Integrating LLMs with external tools APIs and databases.

    Designing tool-use schemas and managing tool routing.

    Team & Product Leadership

    9. GenAI Product Thinking

    Identifying use cases with high ROI.

    Balancing feasibility desirability and viability.

    Leading GenAI PoCs and MVPs.

    10. Mentoring & Upskilling Teams

    Training developers on prompt engineering LangChain etc.

    Establishing GenAI best practices and code reviews.

    Leading internal hackathons or innovation sprints.

    About Company

    Cognizant is a global leader in technology and consulting services, helping businesses transform their operations through digital solutions. Specializing in IT services, including software development, business process outsourcing, and consulting, Cognizant supports clients across industries such as healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and retail. With a focus on innovation, Cognizant assists organizations in modernizing their technology, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer experiences. Headquartered in the U.S., it is consistently ranked among the most admired companies in the world and is a member of the NASDAQ-100.

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