Senior Solution Architect Jobs in Georgia
Senior Solution Architect jobs in Georgia are open across Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Richmond County and other Georgia metros, with employers like Genpact, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and AbbVie hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Senior Solutions Architect (Microservices & Event-Driven Platforms), you will make an impact by driving architecture governance, engineering standards, and large-scale platform transitions across distributed systems. You will be a valued member of the engineering leadership team and work collaboratively with client stakeholders, delivery teams, and cross-functional engineering groups.
In this role, you will:
- Govern microservices architecture including service boundaries, API contracts, and resilience patterns using Spring Boot
- Lead event-driven architecture design including Kafka topic strategy, Schema Registry governance, and DLQ handling
- Define and enforce data architecture standards across MongoDB (schema design, indexing, scalability, consistency)
- Drive CI/CD and DevOps practices including GitHub Actions pipeline design, promotion gates, and secrets management
- Establish engineering standards for Python automation and operational tooling across the platform
- Oversee capacity and delivery governance, including velocity tracking, architectural debt, and SLA/KPI adherence
- Lead application transition strategy, ensuring successful execution of multi-phase handovers across application streams
- Act as a technical liaison with client stakeholders, supporting architecture decisions, vendor transitions, and rebadging initiatives
WORK MODEL
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 3–4 days a week in a Cognizant or client office in Atlanta, Georgia. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 15+ years of overall IT experience, with a minimum of 5+ years in architecture or technical leadership roles
- Strong experience in Java and Spring Boot (Spring Cloud, Security, REST APIs)
- Hands-on expertise in Apache Kafka (Streams, Schema Registry, producers/consumers)
- Proven experience with MongoDB (schema design, aggregation, replica sets, sharding)
- Experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions (multi-service pipelines, gates, secrets)
- Proficiency in Python for automation, integration tooling, and data pipelines
- Strong experience with distributed systems architecture (observability, service mesh, fault tolerance)
- Demonstrated experience in transition and delivery governance, including SLA/KPI ownership and phased handovers
- Experience with build and containerization tools (Maven/Gradle, SonarQube, Docker, Kubernetes)
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interact directly with clients and cross-functional teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience defining enterprise-wide architecture governance frameworks
- Exposure to large-scale platform modernization or transformation programs
- Strong background in DevOps culture adoption and automation-first practices
- Experience working in vendor transition or rebadging environments
- Ability to influence engineering best practices across multiple teams and portfolios
SALARY AND OTHER COMPENSATION
The annual salary for this position depends on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
BENEFITS
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
DISCLAIMER
The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Senior Solutions Architect (Microservices & Event-Driven Platforms), you will make an impact by driving architecture governance, engineering standards, and large-scale platform transitions across distributed systems. You will be a valued member of the engineering leadership team and work collaboratively with client stakeholders, delivery teams, and cross-functional engineering groups.
In this role, you will:
- Govern microservices architecture including service boundaries, API contracts, and resilience patterns using Spring Boot
- Lead event-driven architecture design including Kafka topic strategy, Schema Registry governance, and DLQ handling
- Define and enforce data architecture standards across MongoDB (schema design, indexing, scalability, consistency)
- Drive CI/CD and DevOps practices including GitHub Actions pipeline design, promotion gates, and secrets management
- Establish engineering standards for Python automation and operational tooling across the platform
- Oversee capacity and delivery governance, including velocity tracking, architectural debt, and SLA/KPI adherence
- Lead application transition strategy, ensuring successful execution of multi-phase handovers across application streams
- Act as a technical liaison with client stakeholders, supporting architecture decisions, vendor transitions, and rebadging initiatives
WORK MODEL
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 3–4 days a week in a Cognizant or client office in Atlanta, Georgia. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 15+ years of overall IT experience, with a minimum of 5+ years in architecture or technical leadership roles
- Strong experience in Java and Spring Boot (Spring Cloud, Security, REST APIs)
- Hands-on expertise in Apache Kafka (Streams, Schema Registry, producers/consumers)
- Proven experience with MongoDB (schema design, aggregation, replica sets, sharding)
- Experience designing and managing CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions (multi-service pipelines, gates, secrets)
- Proficiency in Python for automation, integration tooling, and data pipelines
- Strong experience with distributed systems architecture (observability, service mesh, fault tolerance)
- Demonstrated experience in transition and delivery governance, including SLA/KPI ownership and phased handovers
- Experience with build and containerization tools (Maven/Gradle, SonarQube, Docker, Kubernetes)
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interact directly with clients and cross-functional teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience defining enterprise-wide architecture governance frameworks
- Exposure to large-scale platform modernization or transformation programs
- Strong background in DevOps culture adoption and automation-first practices
- Experience working in vendor transition or rebadging environments
- Ability to influence engineering best practices across multiple teams and portfolios
SALARY AND OTHER COMPENSATION
The annual salary for this position depends on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
BENEFITS
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
DISCLAIMER
The salary, other compensation, and benefits 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.
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Senior Solution Architect Job Market in Georgia
A snapshot from current Georgia openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Genpact3
- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)2
- AbbVie1
- Ahead1
- Amazon Web Services1
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software19
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals1
- Fintech1
- Insurance1
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior solution architect jobs across Georgia.
- Eight or more years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale solutions
- Hands-on expertise with at least one major cloud platform such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Experience translating business requirements into technical architecture and solution roadmaps
- Strong communication skills for presenting architecture proposals to executive and technical stakeholders
- Relevant certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related engineering discipline
Senior Solution Architect Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior solution architect jobs are there in Georgia?
There are 26+ senior solution architect openings in Georgia on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Georgia. New positions post regularly as employers across Georgia hire.
How much do senior solution architects make in Georgia?
Senior solution architects in Georgia earn a median of about $133,890 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $51,710 for the lowest 10% to over $179,040 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Georgia cities have the most senior solution architect jobs?
Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Georgia have the most senior solution architect openings in Georgia right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire senior solution architects in Georgia?
Employers hiring senior solution architects in Georgia include Genpact, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and AbbVie, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote senior solution architect jobs in Georgia?
Yes. About 46% of senior solution architect openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Georgia metros.
How do I apply for senior solution architect jobs in Georgia?
You can apply to senior solution architect jobs in Georgia directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Georgia location, then apply to each one that fits.
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