Data Architect
Location: Chennai / Pune
Years of Experience: 8+ Years
Shift Timings: 2 PM to 11 PM
Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Data Architect Consultant to design and define the end-to-end architecture for an AI-ready, feature-store-capable enterprise data platform (MDR). The ideal candidate will assess the current MDR architecture and recommend enhancements to transition from a passive repository to a first-class feature management ecosystem.
Responsibilities:
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Architect the Data Foundation Layer to manage raw and standardized source data effectively.
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Engineer the Feature Store Layer to support reusable, governed model features, including lineage management and refresh frequency.
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Define and implement core Feature Store entities to ensure consistency and reusability.
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Design the Model Execution Layer architecture for seamless production scoring inputs and outputs.
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Establish a comprehensive Monitoring & Governance Layer to track KPIs, data drift, model performance, and explainability.
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Organize the data architecture around key business objects like Counterparties, Loans, Facilities, and Exposures.
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Design and deploy scalable batch and real-time feature ingestion pipelines using modern data engineering frameworks.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data quality standards, metadata frameworks, and MLOps practices.
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Proven experience as a Data Architect with a focus on feature management ecosystems.
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Strong understanding of data architecture principles and best practices.
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Experience with data ingestion pipelines and modern data engineering frameworks.
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Expertise in managing data lineage, calculation logic, and governance.
Preferred Skills:
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Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and practices.
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Experience in working with cloud-based data platforms.
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Knowledge of data quality and metadata management frameworks.
