Sr. System Architect

Title: Sr. System Architect

Location: Wilmington, DE (Hybrid- Quarterly onsite)

Duration: 12 months contract

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Position Summary

The Sr. System Architect is a key technical leader responsible for driving research, design, and evolution of advanced estimation systems within a rail transportation domain. This role requires deep expertise in algorithms, applied mathematics, and physics-based modeling, combined with enterprise architecture leadership.

This individual will lead R&D efforts for next-generation estimation capabilities, ensuring solutions are accurate, scalable, and aligned with enterprise architecture standards.

Key Responsibilities.

Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Lead the architecture, design, and evolution of advanced estimation platforms, incorporating algorithmic, statistical, and physics-based modeling approaches.
• Define and implement enterprise-grade system architectures leveraging modern patterns such as:

1. Event-driven architecture
2. Microservices and distributed systems
3. Data-intensive and real-time processing frameworks

• Establish architectural standards aligned with frameworks such as TOGAF, BizBOK, and DAMA-DMBOK.

R&D and Algorithmic Innovation:

• Drive research and development (R&D) initiatives focused on estimation methodologies, including:

1. Optimization algorithms
2. Simulation models
3. Predictive analytics and probabilistic modeling

• Apply advanced mathematics, statistics, and physics principles to solve complex estimation challenges.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies and techniques into the estimator ecosystem.

Domain & Solution Design

1. Architect and deliver large-scale rail transportation modernization solutions, ensuring domain alignment.
2. Design systems that solve multi-domain business problems spanning operations, planning, and financial estimation.
3. Provide thought leadership in enterprise information management and data architecture.

Technology Leadership

• Guide engineering teams across a broad technology landscape, including:

1. Legacy platforms (IBM Mainframe, TPF)
2. Modern stacks (Java, Spring Boot, cloud-native services)

• Drive transition strategies from legacy to modern, event-driven ecosystems.

Collaboration & Leadership

1. Act as the technical authority and primary advisor for estimation systems across business and engineering stakeholders.
2. Collaborate with product, engineering, and business teams to translate complex requirements into scalable architectures.
3. Mentor engineers and architects in advanced modeling, system design, and architectural best practices.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 15+ years of IT experience, including 10+ years in architecture roles.

Technical Expertise

• Strong foundation in:

1. Algorithms and data structures
2. Applied mathematics, statistics, or physics-based modeling
3. Proven experience designing complex estimation or modeling systems.

• Deep knowledge of:

1. Event-driven architecture
2. Distributed systems and microservices
3. Enterprise data and information architecture

• Frameworks & Methodologies

1. Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF preferred).
2. Working knowledge of BizBOK and DAMA-DMBOK.
3. 5+ years of SAFe experience (or equivalent Agile at scale framework).

Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement

Cogent Infotech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

Application Process

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter through our online portal. Our process includes an initial resume review, a virtual interview, and a short technical assessment. If you need accommodations, feel free to inform us—we are happy to assist.

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