Sitecore Technical Lead/Architect

  • Full-Time
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • Cognizant Technology Solutions
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Role: Sitecore Technical Lead / Architect

Cognizant is looking for a Sitecore Technical Lead / Architect in developing customized product for our clients. The role is expected to drive technology discussions and analyze the current landscape for gaps in addressing business needs. Cognizant needs a motivated individual to challenge the status quo and provide thought leadership/best practices to enhance our current services and technologies.

An ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working in a fast paced, collaborative environment. Someone that values the “team” and leverages the opinions and expertise of their teammates to deliver quality.

Key Deliverables:
Hands on experience in Sitecore development.

Extensive working experience in Sitecore 8.2.

Experience with Sitecore 10 is plus.

Identify & Define application design patterns.

Deep understanding of Sitecore Architecture and Design, API’s and Security Model.

Able to come up with Sitecore application, technical & integration architecture.

Work with Product Owners and Business Analysts to review and understand current state and future state requirements.

Identify challenges and risks involved in implementation.

Estimate time and effort required to satisfy requirements.

Assess capability of development team and identify gaps.

Respond to all queries related to Sitecore capability.

Establish best practices around Sitecore development and guide development team to follow them.

Guide development team on unit testing their code.

Establish coding standards for Sitecore development.

Perform code review and identify deviations from coding standards.

Establish branching, merging and deployment strategies to move code to higher environments

Defend best practices and raise red flags if there is a deviation from these best practices.

Able to collaborate with all teams in an open and respectful communication.

Key Qualifications:
Minimum 8-10+ years of industry experience in building sophisticated web-based CMS solutions.
8+ years of experience in Sitecore.
Strong knowledge of .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, MVC, Web API.
Worked with TDS in Sitecore solutions.
Experience in database technologies such as SQL Server.
Experience in front end technologies such HTML5, Responsive web design, JavaScript/JQuery etc.
Experience with Azure (PaaS ,IaaS, SaaS) & Azure Devops
Experience in integrating a variety of 3rd party solutions.
Strong understanding of Agile Development Methodology.

Why Choose Cognizant?

It takes a lot to succeed in today’s fast-paced market, and Cognizant Technology Solutions has become a leader in the industry. We love big ideas and even bigger dreams. We stand out because we put human experiences at the core.

Our associates enjoy robust benefits and training opportunities from our industry recognized, award winning Academy team. You will have access to hundreds of technical training to keep your skillsets fresh and have opportunities to obtain certifications on the latest technologies.

Everything we do at Cognizant we do with passion—for our clients, our communities, and our organization. It’s the defining attribute that we look for in our people.

If you’re comfortable with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!

Cognizant is recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and is a coalition member of the Veteran Jobs Mission. Our Cognizant Veterans Network assists Veterans in building and growing a career at Cognizant that allows them to leverage the leadership, loyalty, integrity, and commitment to excellence instilled in them through participation in military service.

Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer provider and committed to creating a diverse environment. Cognizant considers all applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital and family status, disabilities, sexual orientation or preference, veteran status or any other classification protected by state, federal or local law.

About Cognizant

Headquartered in the U.S, Cognizant is a member of the S&P-500, Nasdaq-100, Fortune 200, and was recently ranked as the #1 Fastest Growing “All Star” by Fortune Magazine. Cognizant leverages a highly flexible business model, a seamless global delivery network, and deep domain expertise to deliver to a long list of world-class companies that are leaders in their own space.

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Employee Status : Full Time Employee
Shift : Day Job
Travel : No
Job Posting : Sep 09 2021

About Cognizant Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @USJobsCognizant.

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