Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Job Summary
Data Architect
Job Description – Senior Data Architect (AWS & Snowflake)
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Define and implement enterprise data architecture strategy across AWS and Snowflake platforms.
Design end-to-end data architectures covering data ingestion, storage, processing, consumption, governance, and security layers.
Develop and maintain Enterprise Data Models, including Conceptual, Logical, and Physical Data Models.
Architect scalable cloud-native data platforms supporting analytics, reporting, AI/ML, and data-sharing use cases.
Design data ingestion architectures integrating batch, CDC, streaming, and API-based data sources.
Define data storage architectures leveraging Snowflake, AWS data lakes, and hybrid cloud environments.
Establish standardized data modeling frameworks, metadata standards, and governance practices.
Lead architecture reviews and provide technical governance across multiple data initiatives.
Design cross-cloud and cross-organization data-sharing solutions using Snowflake Data Sharing and cloud-native patterns.
Define data security, privacy, retention, and regulatory compliance controls aligned with enterprise requirements.
Support legacy data warehouse and application modernization/decommissioning programs.
Collaborate with Business, Data Engineering, Security, Risk, and Enterprise Architecture teams to deliver strategic data solutions.
Create architecture standards, reference architectures, roadmaps, and best practices for enterprise adoption.
Skill Requirements
Mandatory Skills
Cloud Data Architecture
AWS Data Architecture
Snowflake Data Platform
Hybrid Cloud Data Architecture
Enterprise Data Architecture
Data Platform Modernization
Data Modeling & Architecture Design
Strong experience in:
Enterprise Data Modeling
Conceptual Data Modeling
Logical Data Modeling
Physical Data Modeling
Canonical Data Models
Data Architecture Design
Data Ingestion Architecture
Data Storage Architecture
Data Processing Architecture
Data Consumption Architecture
Data Modeling Tools
Hands-on experience with one or more:
ERWIN
ER/Studio
PowerDesigner
IBM InfoSphere Data Architect
Oracle SQL Data Modeler
Snowflake Architecture
Snowflake Architecture & Performance Optimization
Snowflake Data Sharing
Secure Data Sharing
Multi-Account Architecture
Cross-Cloud Data Sharing
Data Marketplace Concepts
AWS Architecture
AWS Data Lake Architecture
AWS Analytics Services
AWS Security & Governance Services
Data Lake and Lakehouse Design Patterns
Governance & Compliance
BCBS 239
GDPR
Data Governance
Metadata Management
Data Lineage
Data Privacy
Information Security Controls
Other Requirements
Preferred Skills
Architecture Frameworks & Certifications
TOGAF
AWS Certified Data Analytics
AWS Solutions Architect Professional
Modern Data Platforms
Data Mesh
Data Products
Domain-Oriented Architecture
Lakehouse Architecture
Event-Driven Architecture
Modernization & Transformation
Legacy Data Warehouse Modernization
Legacy Application Decommissioning
Cloud Migration Strategy
Enterprise Transformation Programs
Industry Experience
Banking
Wealth Management
Financial Services
Risk & Regulatory Reporting
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