As a Data Cloud Architect you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, building, and implementing Salesforce Data Cloud instances in conjunction with Salesforce Sales/Service cloud. You will be a valued member of our Salesforce Practice which is part of Cognizant's Enterprise Platform Services (EPS)

In this role, you will

  • Drive end-to-end project execution, encompassing analysis, documentation, solution development, testing, and performance, to meet client expectations.
  • Identify technical design and data model risks, confirm their validity, and devise strategies to mitigate them.
  • Develop, oversee, and maintain key data model, segmentation, architecture, code documentation, and technical specifications for designated workstreams
  • Lead sessions to understand client needs in technical marketing and Salesforce Data Cloud requirements, and act as a crucial technical resource throughout the implementation process.
  • Assess client requirements, propose effective solutions, and communicate the capabilities and limitations of Salesforce Data Cloud, Customer 360, Sales, Service and other relevant SF ecosystem platforms.

What you’ll need to succeed (required skills)

  • Shown experience as a Solution Architect or similar role, with a strong focus on Salesforce Data Cloud (CDP)
  • In-depth knowledge of Salesforce Data Cloud (CDP) capabilities, features, and standard methodologies.
  • Prior experience and proficiency in presenting complex business and technical concepts.
  • Experience in delivering projects using Agile-based methodologies.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

What will help you stand out (preferred skills)

  • Salesforce Data Cloud Certification

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We encourage you to apply if you have most of the skills above and feel like you are strongly suited for this role. Consider what transferrable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you’d be beneficial to this role.

Working Arrangements

We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 2 days a week in a client or Cognizant office in Toronto, ON. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.