Data Architect

Alike Thoughts; Hyderabad, Pune District, Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,200,000 - 8,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Alike Thoughts is seeking an experienced Data Architect to design and implement scalable, high-performance data platforms on Snowflake and AWS. You will define data models, standards, and patterns, and lead the optimization of pipelines using Glue and Airflow.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in data architecture, strong cloud cost optimization knowledge, and hands-on experience with enterprise data solutions. Pan India scope for a 6–12 month engagement, full-time.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data architecture and enterprise data platforms.
• Hands-on expertise with Snowflake and AWS Glue.
• Strong knowledge of Airflow and ETL/ELT design patterns.
• Experience designing scalable, cost-efficient data solutions on cloud.
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable data architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable data architectures using Snowflake and AWS.
• Define data models, standards, and best practices.
• Architect and optimize data pipelines with Glue and Airflow.
• Identify opportunities for cloud cost optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and business teams.
• Provide architecture leadership and guidance to developers.

Skills

Snowflake

AWS Glue

Airflow

Data modeling

Cloud cost optimization

ETL/ELT

Data architecture

Leadership

Enterprise data solutions

Tools

Snowflake

AWS

Job description

Hiring: Data Architect | Snowflake | AWS | Airflow | LTM

We are looking for an experienced Data Architect for a 6-month contract opportunity with a leading client.

Job Details

• Role: Data Architect
• Experience: 10+ Years
• Location: Pan India
• Contract Duration: 6 Months - 1 year

Must-Have Skills

• Strong experience in Data Architecture and enterprise data solutions
• Hands-on expertise with Snowflake
• Strong experience with AWS Glue
• Good knowledge of Apache Airflow
• Experience in AWS Cost Optimization
• Strong understanding of Data Architecture & Design Patterns
• Experience designing scalable, reliable, and high-performance data platforms
• Strong understanding of ETL/ELT pipelines and data integration
• Experience working with cloud-based data platforms, preferably AWS
• Ability to translate business requirements into scalable data architecture solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable data architecture solutions using Snowflake and AWS
• Define data models, architecture standards, design patterns, and best practices
• Architect and optimize data pipelines using AWS Glue and Airflow
• Identify opportunities for AWS infrastructure and data platform cost optimization
• Ensure data solutions are scalable, secure, reliable, and highly performant
• Collaborate with engineering, cloud, analytics, and business teams
• Review existing architecture and recommend improvements
• Provide technical guidance and architecture leadership to development teams

Ideal Candidate

Looking for a 10+ years experienced Data Architect with strong hands-on expertise in Snowflake + AWS Glue + Airflow, along with solid knowledge of cloud cost optimization and architecture/design patterns.