Sr Product Consultant​/Architect - FIS Modern Banking Platform; MBP

Role Summary

Lead MBP transformation programs (cloud-native, API-first), drive incremental modernization, and achieve measurable business outcomes.

• Own program governance for MBP: scope, budget, risk, compliance, and stakeholder alignment.
• Define incremental modernization roadmap (coexistence + component rollout) and open banking strategy.
• Establish non-functional baselines (availability, resilience, observability) and regulatory readiness.
• Track business benefits: product launch velocity, deposit growth, digital adoption, and operational KPIs.

• 10–15 years delivering core banking programs; 3–5 years leading cloud-native, API-led transformations.
• Deep knowledge of MBP componentized architecture and real-time SaaS delivery.
• Regulatory familiarity (KYC/AML, FFIEC/OSFI, PCI DSS) and enterprise risk management.

• Exposure to FIS Bank Modernization Framework and incremental modernization across digital/data/AI.
• Neo/digital bank launch experience; open banking monetization.

• Cloud:
  Azure (preferred), AWS/GCP as applicable.
• Architecture: microservices, event-driven, API gateways, CI/CD, IaC (Terraform/Bicep).
• Integration: MBP open APIs, ESB, Kafka/streaming, service mesh.
• Security: OAuth2/OIDC, KMS/HSM, policy-as-code; MBP compliance engine.

• Approved incremental migration roadmap and reduced time-to-market for deposits/lending.
• Cloud-native, real-time channel experiences with measurable growth KPIs.

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position open to qualified applicants in the United States. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though 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. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

Please note, this role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

Applications will be accepted until Jan 12th 2025.

The annual salary for this position is between $ 100,000 K -$ 179,000K depending 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.

• 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

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.