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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Solution Architect - Data & AI - **Company:** Cognizant - **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Engineering, Information Systems, Customer Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Systems, Data Warehousing, Azure Machine Learning, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Real Time Systems, Data Ingestion, Azure Data Factory, Generative AI, Data Strategy, Togaf, Data Lakes, Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://nl.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=cbd0c2e8d82adc72 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Google Cloud Platform?, Do you have a Master's degree?, Extensive experience within banking or financial services (retail, corporate, investment, or transaction banking) Extensive expertise in data architecture, including data modelling, data pipelines, data platforms, governance, and data quality Strong experience delivering large-scale, data-centric transformation programmes Strong hands-on experience architecting solutions on major cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP Nice to Have Skills Good exposure to AI/ML platforms, with familiarity in Generative AI use cases Relevant professional certifications (e.g., AWS/GCP/Azure Data Engineer, TOGAF, Databricks Certified Data Engineer, CDMP) Strong collaboration, adaptability, and entrepreneurial mindset Familiarity with data mesh architectures and domain-oriented data ownership models, Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field ## Description We are seeking an accomplished Data Solution Architect to join our banking technology team. This role offers a unique opportunity to define and shape data architecture strategy for large-scale, data-driven transformation programmes within a complex financial services environment. You will bring deep expertise in designing and delivering cloud-based data platforms, combined with strong knowledge of banking data domains. As a senior leader, you will engage with C-suite stakeholders, drive data modernisation initiatives, and ensure that enterprise data solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with regulatory standards. 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