Data Architect

Job Title: Data Architect Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Required: 12+ Years Work location - Chennai/Bangalore/Nagpur/Hyderabad/Pune Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Data Architect with 12+ years of expertise in designing, developing, and governing enterprise-scale data platforms and integration solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS), Snowflake, SQL, DynamoDB, Apache Airflow, and enterprise integrations, particularly with Salesforce. This role requires a strategic thinker who can drive data architecture initiatives, establish data standards, and enable scalable, secure, and high-performing data ecosystems. Key Responsibilities Design and implement enterprise data architecture solutions aligned with business and technology strategies. Architect scalable and secure data pipelines, data warehouses, and cloud-native data platforms. Lead the design and implementation of ETL/ELT solutions using IICS and modern data integration tools. Develop and optimize data models, schemas, and storage strategies within Snowflake. Build and maintain robust workflows and orchestration pipelines using Apache Airflow. Design and manage high-performance data solutions leveraging SQL and DynamoDB. Architect and implement integrations between enterprise systems, including Salesforce and downstream applications. Establish data governance, data quality, security, and compliance frameworks. Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, data engineers, and solution architects to define data requirements. Provide technical leadership, architecture guidance, and best practices across data engineering teams. Review and optimize data processing performance, scalability, and reliability. Create and maintain architecture documentation, technical specifications, and governance artifacts. Utilize JIRA and Confluence for project tracking, documentation, and agile collaboration. Required Skills & Qualifications Technical Skills 12+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, or related fields. Strong hands-on experience with: Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS) Snowflake SQL DynamoDB Apache Airflow Salesforce Integration JIRA Confluence Expertise in data modeling techniques (conceptual, logical, and physical). Strong understanding of data warehousing and modern lakehouse architectures. Experience designing cloud-based data solutions and integration frameworks. Knowledge of API-based integrations and enterprise integration patterns. Experience implementing data security, governance, and compliance practices. Soft Skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to lead architecture discussions and mentor technical teams. Strong documentation and presentation skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Snowflake, Informatica, or cloud platform certifications. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments. Exposure to data governance and master data management initiatives.