FAQs
What is the role of a Solution Architect at Cognizant?
The Solution Architect at Cognizant provides architecture recommendations for the future state of Insurance Administrative Systems, particularly for health insurance products like LTC and Medsupp, and leads projects for new insurance product introductions.
What are the required mainframe skills for this position?
The required mainframe skills include COBOL, z/OS, VSAM, JCL, Panvalet, Endevor, Xpeditor, FileAid, and Syncsort.
Is experience in health insurance necessary for this role?
Yes, proven experience in health insurance, particularly in the Long Term Care (LTC) health insurance business, is necessary for this role.
What is the salary range for the Solution Architect position?
The annual salary for the position is between $89,100 – $140,500, depending on experience and qualifications.
Are there any incentives or bonuses associated with this position?
Yes, this position is eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
What benefits does Cognizant offer for this position?
Cognizant offers benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off, a 401(k) plan and contributions, Long-term/Short-term Disability, Paid Parental Leave, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Where is Cognizant headquartered?
Cognizant is headquartered in the U.S.
Can I expect to work on projects related to data extraction for reinsurance agreements?
Yes, knowledge of full policy and claim administration on an external provider’s infrastructure, including leading technical efforts to extract data for reinsurance agreements, is part of the role.
Are there specific types of insurance products I will be working on?
Yes, you will be working specifically with health insurance products such as Long Term Care (LTC) and Medsupp, as well as overseeing systems for Claims and New Business.
Can I apply if I don't have experience with all required technologies?
While familiarity with the specified technologies is important, you may still apply if you have a strong background in health insurance and relevant experience in architecture, though it may affect your suitability for the role.