Data Architect

Open Insights, LLC; India; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data solutions company in India is seeking a Data Architect to design and govern scalable and secure data architectures. The ideal candidate will have 8–12+ years of experience and strong knowledge of modern data architectures such as lakehouse and distributed systems, along with a familiarity with governance and security frameworks. Responsibilities include defining data models, ensuring scalability, and partnering with engineering teams to implement architecture effectively.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in data architecture or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of modern data architectures like lakehouse and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with governance, security, and metadata frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define canonical data models and integration patterns.
• Establish standards for scalability, security, metadata, and lineage.
• Define best practices for schema evolution and performance optimization.
• Ensure governance-by-design including data policies and access controls.
• Partner with engineering teams to implement the architecture effectively.

Skills

Data modeling

Governance frameworks

Security standards

Job description

We are looking for a Data Architect to design and govern scalable, secure, and reusable data architectures. This role will define standards, models, and frameworks that enable high-quality data products across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Define canonical data models and integration patterns
• Establish standards for scalability, security, metadata, and lineage
• Define best practices for schema evolution, versioning, and performance optimization
• Ensure governance-by-design (data policies, access controls, auditability)
• Partner with engineering teams to implement architecture effectively

Required Experience

• 8–12+ years in data architecture or related roles
• Strong knowledge of modern data architectures (lakehouse, distributed systems)
• Familiarity with governance, security, and metadata frameworks