Data Architect-Onsite

We are seeking a talented Data Architect to join our team. As a member of our Data and AI services organization, you will work with our clients to understand their business needs and develop innovative data and AI solutions to address those needs. You will be responsible for designing and implementing data architectures, data models, and data integration processes using the latest technologies, including Snowflake, Databricks, Spark, Hadoop, and other big data tools.

Collaborate with clients to understand their business needs and develop innovative data and AI solutions to address those needs

Design and implement data architectures, data models, and data integration processes using the latest technologies

Develop and maintain data governance policies and procedures to ensure data quality and integrity
Build and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes using tools such as Spark, Hadoop, and Databricks

Implement data security measures to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of client data

Ensure the performance of data systems and make recommendations for improvements

Provide technical leadership to the data engineering team and help them implement best practices in data engineering and data architecture

Stay up-to-date with the latest data technologies and trends and provide recommendations for their adoption

Participate in pre-sales activities, including scoping and estimation of projects, and presenting solutions to clients

Able to jump in and debug urgent production or development issues where needed

Develop Proof-of-Concept projects to validate new architectures and solutions.

Support multiple Agile Scrum teams with planning, scoping and creation of technical solutions for the new product capabilities, through to continuous delivery to production.

Liaise with offshore team and clients for resolving technical dependencies, issues, and risks.

Mentor and provide architectural guidance to multiple teams building innovative applications.

Skills Required:

Minimum 12+ years programming experience.

5+ years of experience in data architecture, data modelling, and data integration

Strong knowledge of data technologies, including Snowflake, Databricks, Spark, Hadoop, and other big data tools

Experience designing and developing data architectures and data models

Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and data security principles

Experience with ETL processes and tools, including Spark and Hadoop

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong communication and leadership skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Experience working in an Agile environment

Experience in pre-sales activities, including scoping and estimation of projects, and presenting solutions to clients

Experience in complete project life cycle activities on development and maintenance projects.

Knowledge and experience in developing software using agile methodologies.

Experience working with a globally distributed team.

Proven track record of technical leadership roles delivering solutions within defined timeframes.

Skilled in building relationships with clients and in practice development activities.

Demonstrated success in performing work and managing complex and/or large consulting projects.

Excellent written and oral communication skills; Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.

Must be open to travel.