Are you passionate about shaping IT strategy and driving enterprise transformation? Join our dynamic Benelux team as an Enterprise Architect, where you'll guide clients through complex digital journeys and help modernize their technology landscape.

About the Role

As an Enterprise Architect, you will:

• Lead strategic engagements in IT Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, and Solution Architecture.

• Deliver high-impact solutions across industries, leveraging modern technologies and frameworks.

• Support the growth of our Technology Modernization Consulting practice through thought leadership and client delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver architecture solutions across business, application, data, infrastructure, and security domains.

• Drive cloud strategy and multi-cloud governance (Azure, AWS, GCP).

• Lead architecture governance and integration design.

• Collaborate with software development teams using modern methodologies (DevOps, CI/CD, microservices).

• Provide technology leadership and ensure project success through high-quality deliverables.

• Engage with senior stakeholders to build consensus and shape technology direction.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as an Enterprise or Solution Architect.

• Strong knowledge of TOGAF, Archimate 3, and Bizzdesign Enterprise Studio.

• Hands-on expertise in cloud-native architecture, AI/ML, big data, analytics, and API management.

• Experience with DevOps tools, serverless platforms, and distributed systems.

• Dutch Native language skills essential

• Background in consulting or systems integration is highly desirable.

• Business Development & Practice Growth

• Lead proposal development and go-to-market initiatives.

• Contribute to knowledge management and reusable collateral.

• Support recruitment and team empowerment.

• Develop white papers, case studies, and thought leadership content.

The Cognizant community:
We are a high caliber team who appreciate and support one another. Our people uphold an energetic, collaborative and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

• Cognizant is a global community with more than 300,000 associates around the world.
• We don’t just dream of a better way – we make it happen.
• We take care of our people, clients, company, communities and climate by doing what’s right.
• We foster an innovative environment where you can build the career path that’s right for you.

About us:
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2025) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Disclaimer:
Compensation information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government issued ID during each interview.