**Technical Architect - Principal (Manager)** **Summary:** · Overall 15+ years of experience designing and developing systems in C, C++ for integrating different third party hardware and systems · Hands on experience with develop, maintain, and optimize software applications using C, C++. · Integrate and work with third-party C/C++ SDKs · Experience in SQL Server · Experience in multithreading, performance optimization, and system architecture. · Write and execute test cases in C++ to ensure software quality. · Collaborate with teams to migrate C/C++ code to C#, ensuring seamless transition. · **Work on video management systems preferrable** · **Security domain preferrable** · Debug, troubleshoot, and optimize existing code for performance improvements. · Participate in code reviews, documentation, and best practices implementation. · Good to have experience in working lab setup for testing · Must have customer interface experience · Experience in working in onsite - offshore model **Location:** Carrollton, TX ( Onsite) **Salary and Other Compensation:** Along with base compensation, 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. **Benefits:** Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: • 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 **Disclaimer** : 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. Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, champions equity and values inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing a community where everyone feels heard, accepted and welcome. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws.