Data Architect

Aspire Systems; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire Systems is seeking a Data Architect to lead enterprise data architecture and modeling efforts from Chennai, with hybrid work. Candidates should have 10–15 years of experience and be capable of transitioning business requirements into scalable data solutions.

The role emphasizes hands-on work with Databricks Lakehouse, Unity Catalog, and AWS data ingestion, shaping data platforms for complex enterprise needs.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in data architecture and modeling.
• Hands-on experience with modern data platforms and technology stacks.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise data architecture and data models with end-to-end traceability.
• Translate business requirements into scalable data architectures and models.
• Develop scalable data ingestion pipelines using cloud services and Databricks.
• Leverage Databricks Lakehouse and Unity Catalog for data governance.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modeling

Databricks Lakehouse

Unity Catalog

Semantic modeling

Ontology concepts

AWS data ingestion

End-to-end data modeling

Tools

Databricks Lakehouse

Unity Catalog

AWS data services

Job description

Role - Data Architect

Experience - 10-15 years

Location Chennai (Hybrid)

Important: Candidates must be comfortable travelling to and/or working from the client location as required by the project, irrespective of their base location.

Key Responsibilities / Skills

• Strong experience in Data Architecture, Data Modeling and enterprise data platforms.

• Hands-on knowledge of Databricks Lakehouse, Unity Catalog and modern data architecture. Strong understanding of Semantic Layer / Semantic Modeling / Ontology concepts.

• Experience with AWS data ingestion services and building scalable data ingestion pipelines.

• Strong knowledge of Conceptual, Logical and Physical Data Modeling with end-to-end traceability.

• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable data architecture and models.

Relevant Experience:

• 8+ years Preferred: Databricks / AWS certifications and experience in enterprise Data & AI transformation projects.

About Aspire Systems

Aspire Systems is a $180+ million global technology services firm with over 4,900 employees worldwide, partnering with 275+ active customers. Founded in 1996, Aspire has grown steadily at a 19% CAGR since 2020.

Headquartered in Singapore, we operate across the US, UK, LATAM, Europe, the Middle East, India, and Asia Pacific regions, with strong nearshore delivery centers in Poland and Mexico. Aspire has been consistently recognized among Indias 100 Best Companies to Work For for 12 consecutive years by the Great Place to Work Institute.

Who We Are

Aspire is built on deep expertise in Software Engineering, Digital Services, Testing, and Infrastructure & Application Support. We serve diverse industries including Independent Software Vendors, Retail, Banking & Financial Services, and Insurance.

Our proven frameworks and accelerators enable us to create future-ready, scalable, and business-focused systems, helping customers across the globe embrace digital transformation at speed and scale.

Why Join Aspire Systems

Being an Aspirian means being part of a future-ready, global workplace where you will work on emerging technologies, collaborate with diverse teams, and contribute to meaningful digital transformation initiatives.

We foster innovation, value diverse perspectives, and enable continuous learning and career growth guided by our philosophy of Attention. Always. Aspire also follows a hybrid work model, promoting flexibility, collaboration, and work-life balance.

Learn more about Life at Aspire:

https://www.aspiresys.com/careers/life-at-aspire

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Aspire Systems, we foster a work culture that appreciates diversity and inclusiveness. We understand that our multigenerational workforce represents different regions, cultures, economic backgrounds, races, genders, ethnicities, education levels, personalities, and religions. We believe these differences make us stronger and are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and valued.

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Disclaimer

The above statements are not intended to be a complete statement of job content, but rather to serve as a guide to the essential functions performed by the employee in this role. Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of the position at any time