Embedded Systems Solution Architect

Job Title: Solutions ArchitectLocation: Cleveland, Detroit, Akron, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, Columbus, Toedo & Ann ArborWork Model: Hybrid. 1 week a month of travel might be reasonable*needs embedded device experience*JD:• Serves as the cross-stream technical authority for the Cognizant engagement with a leading life sciences customer• Own end-to-end architecture for device stabilization, including OS optimization (Yocto, systemd, hardware watchdog), application dependency removal (Java/ActiveMQ to ZeroMQ or D-Bus) and cycle-safe self-healing logic• Chair the cross-stream architecture council; produce Architecture Decision Records for all design calls• Review and approve design from Senior Embedded Engineers, .NET engineers, Cloud engineers, and DevOps across program workstreams• Coordinate with customer’s technical authority & equipment development teams• Partner with the Engagement / Delivery Manager on critical-path management and escalationsTop Skills:Embedded Linux (Yocto, kernel-level Linux,systemd),MQTT message brokers,ASP.NET Core microservices, REST API design, and containerized service patterns