Location: Switzerland
Work Model: Hybrid (onsite presence based on client needs)
About The Role
As a Solution Architect – Agentic AI, you will make an impact by designing and delivering next‑generation autonomous AI solutions that reshape how organizations operate. You will be a valued member of our AI & Analytics community, partnering closely with client stakeholders, delivery teams, and global technology experts to drive meaningful business transformation.
In This Role, You Will
* Lead the end‑to‑end architecture and delivery of agentic AI and multi‑agent systems to automate and optimize business processes across domains such as customer experience, supply chain, finance, and HR.
* Partner with client executives to identify high‑impact AI opportunities, shape AI transformation roadmaps, and translate requirements into actionable architectures.
* Design and implement architectures leveraging LLMs, reinforcement learning, and decision‑making algorithms, integrating with cloud and data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Databricks, Snowflake).
* Provide thought leadership by running workshops, responding to RFPs, building solution blueprints, and contributing to Cognizant's internal AI knowledge ecosystem.
* Ensure AI solutions meet governance, security, and compliance standards and establish KPIs, monitoring frameworks, and lifecycle management practices.
Work model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward. Based on this role's business requirements, this position requires on‑site presence in Switzerland on a hybrid schedule aligned with client expectations. Regardless of your working arrangement, we support a healthy work‑life balance through our wellbeing programs.
The working model reflects the requirements at the time of posting and may adjust based on client or business needs.
What You Need To Have To Be Considered
* Strong hands‑on expertise in agentic AI, multi-agent systems, agent orchestration, and workflow automation (reflex, deliberative, hybrid models).
* Practical experience integrating Generative AI / LLMs into enterprise workflows, including prompt engineering.
* Proficiency in deploying AI solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and integrating with data platforms (Databricks, Snowflake).
* Excellent programming skills in Python and familiarity with modern AI frameworks, APIs, and orchestration tools (LangChain, AutoGen, CrewAI).
* Working knowledge of AI governance, security, data privacy, and compliance standards.
* Proven ability to lead and deliver complex AI/ML solutions in cross‑functional environments.
* Experience architecting AI/ML solutions.
* Demonstrated success delivering agentic or generative AI projects at scale.
* Consulting or advisory background with strong presence in client‑facing engagements, incl. RFP/SOW creation and C‑suite influencing.
* Experience delivering rapid PoCs/MVPs and thriving in fast‑paced innovation environments.
* Strong communication, facilitation, and storytelling abilities to engage both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
* Bachelor's or Master's degree/ PhD
What We Offer
* Based on Cognizant's Switzerland benefits structure:
* 25 days of paid vacation per year
* Health Insurance Allowance
* Annual Performance Bonus
* A collaborative, international environment with continuous learning and career‑growth opportunities