Data Architect

General Purpose

To design and govern scalable, secure data architectures that support analytics, reporting, and business operations. The role ensures efficient data integration, migration, and performance across enterprise systems while aligning data solutions with business objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Manages a team of 3-5 employees

Education / Experience

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Data Engineering, or related field.

10 + years of experience in data architecture and solution design.

Job Responsibilities

Data Architecture Design:

Develop and maintain enterprise data architecture, including data models, pipelines, and storage solutions.

Define standards for data integration, transformation, and governance.

Solution Development:

Design and implement data solutions using modern technologies (cloud, big data, ETL tools).

Ensure solutions are optimized for scalability, performance, and security.

Integration & Migration:

Lead data migration projects from legacy systems to modern platforms.

Integrate structured and unstructured data from multiple sources.

Collaboration:

Work closely with business analysts, data engineers, and application teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.

Provide technical guidance and best practices for data management.

Governance & Compliance:

Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and internal security policies.

Implement data quality and metadata management processes.

Skills

Expertise in SQL, data modeling, and ETL processes.

Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and data services.

Experience with big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark) and data warehousing (Snowflake, Redshift, Azure Fabric, Big Query).

Familiarity with API integration, data security, and governance frameworks.

Preferred Skills:

Knowledge of machine learning pipelines and AI-driven analytics.

Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).

Understanding DevOps practices for data solutions.

Work Environment

The position may be office-based or remote.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements primarily include sitting, walking with occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling.