3DExperience Architect (Development) - Remote /Dallas

Cognizant • Teaneck, NJ

1d • Remote

About The Position

Principal 3DExperience Architect (Development)
Role Summary: This is the development lead for the 3DEXPERIENCE practice. This leader defines the software engineering strategy for building technology solutions on top of the Dassault platform. They are responsible for architecting complex extensions (Widgets, JPOs, Web Services), establishing DevSecOps standards, and building a high-performing team of developers to execute digital transformations.

Requirements

• US Citizenship or a US Person is needed.
• 10+ years of software development experience, with at least 7 years dedicated to the Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE / ENOVIA stack.
• Deep mastery of the 3DX Tech Stack: Java (JPO), MQL, EKL, JSP, and Web Services (REST/SOAP).
• Experience building modern User Interfaces (UI) on the 3D Dashboard (using UWA/Widget technology).
• Proven experience leading development teams (Tech Lead) on large-scale implementations ($5M+).
• Strong background in DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, SonarQube) specifically adapted for PLM.

Nice To Haves

• Digital Thread Integration: Mastery of OSLC and RESTful API patterns for linking 3DX with MBSE (Cameo), ALM (Jira), and ERP (Oracle/SAP) systems.
• Emerging Tech: Exposure to integrating GenAI/LLM services into enterprise applications or using AI assistants (CoPilot) to accelerate coding workflows.
• Cloud Native: Understanding of Containerization (Docker) and Microservices architecture for extending platform capabilities.
• Migration Architecture: Experience architecting high-performance ETL scripts for migrating legacy CAD/PDM data into 3DEXPERIENCE.
• Presales Acumen: Ability to translate complex business requirements into high-level technical solution estimates (LOE) for SOW generation.

Responsibilities

• Development Strategy: Define the "Code vs. Configuration" strategy. Architect scalable custom solutions using Enterprise Knowledge Language (EKL), Java POs, and Web Widgets while protecting the "Upgrade Path" (keeping the core OOTB).
• Practice Building: Recruit, interview, and mentor a team of Full-Stack 3DX Developers and SDETs. Establish coding standards, peer review processes, and technical career ladders.
• Full-Stack Architecture: Design end-to-end technical solutions, from Backend logic (Schema, Rules, Triggers) to Frontend experiences (3D Dashboard Widgets using Vue/React).
• DevSecOps & Automation: Architect the CI/CD pipelines for 3DEXPERIENCE. Automate code deployment, MQL script execution, and unit testing within secure (Air-Gapped/GovCloud) environments.
• Integration Patterns: Design robust APIs and Middleware solutions to connect 3DX with the broader A&D ecosystem (ERP, MES, Legacy PDM).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees