Data Architect

Agivant Technologies; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Principal Solution Architect in Pune to lead the design and implementation of cloud-based data solutions for strategic clients. The ideal candidate has over 10 years in IT, with deep expertise in AWS, Azure, and GCP, and experience embedding AI/ML into data platforms. This role involves collaboration with CxOs and technical governance across projects. Strong communication skills and a strategic mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in IT, with at least 5 years in data architecture and solution architecture leadership roles.
• Deep experience across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI.
• Experience embedding AI/ML models into data pipelines.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strategic mindset with experience in multi-cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of enterprise-grade data ecosystems.
• Design data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and consumption.
• Build cloud-native data platforms with high availability and scalability.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand strategic priorities.
• Drive data modernization programs with GenAI capabilities.

Skills

AWS S3

Glue

Redshift

EMR

Lake Formation

AI/ML models

GenAI

LLMs

Communication skills

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s in computer science, engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

OCI

Job description

TA Leader | Transforming Agivant’s Talent Engine for Hyper‑Growth | Driving Leadership Hiring, Talent Strategy & Scalable Acquisition

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Principal Solution Architect to spearhead the design, development, and implementation of sophisticated cloud‑based digital platforms and data solutions for our most strategic clients.

As a trusted advisor, you will play a pivotal leadership role in guiding organizations through data modernization, cloud transformation, and AI/ML adoption journeys. This position requires not only deep technical expertise across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI, but also the ability to influence business and IT leaders, foster client confidence, and drive measurable transformation. This is a high‑impact leadership role for someone passionate about shaping enterprise‑wide data strategies, driving innovation through GenAI, LLMs, and automation, and ensuring successful delivery of complex, cross‑industry programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end architecture and design of large‑scale, enterprise‑grade data ecosystems, including Data Lakes, Data Warehouses, and Data Mesh Architectures.
• Design real‑time and batch data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and consumption.
• Build cloud‑native data platforms with high availability, scalability, and security.
• Establish reference architectures, design patterns, and best practices for data engineering, analytics, and AI integration.
• Provide technical governance across solution design, build, and deployment phases to ensure quality and consistency.
• Partner with CxOs, business stakeholders, and technology leaders to understand strategic priorities and business challenges.
• Translate business needs into actionable architecture blueprints and articulate the value of modern data solutions.
• Prepare RFP/RFI responses, solution proposals, and cost models.
• Deliver presentations, workshops, and executive‑level discussions.
• Demonstrate hands‑on proofs of concept.
• Drive data modernization programs, helping clients adopt GenAI/LLM capabilities for intelligent insights, natural language interaction, and automation.
• Develop roadmaps for data governance, compliance, and security, aligned with regulatory and industry standards.
• Advise clients on data monetization strategies, embedding analytics and AI into core business processes.
• Apply domain expertise to design tailored data strategies for industries such as Banking & Financial Services, Retail & E‑commerce, Manufacturing & Supply Chain.
• Evangelize emerging technologies, such as Agentic AI and hyper‑intelligent automation.
• Lead and mentor cross‑functional technical teams (architects, engineers, data scientists).
• Build a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and excellence within project teams.
• Collaborate with product and delivery teams to ensure solutions are delivered on‑time, within budget, and exceeding client expectations.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• 10+ years in IT, with at least 5 years in data architecture and solution architecture leadership roles.
• Deep, hands‑on experience across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI. Specific expertise in AWS S3, Glue, Redshift, EMR, Lake Formation.
• Strong knowledge of embedding AI/ML models, GenAI, and LLMs into data pipelines and platforms.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and executive engagement skills; ability to lead large teams and influence client stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with proven experience designing complex, multi‑cloud solutions.
• Bachelor’s or master’s in computer science, engineering, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cloud architecture certifications across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI.
• Experience delivering solutions in regulated industries (banking, healthcare, government).
• Familiarity with Agentic AI, automation frameworks, and advanced data governance platforms.
• Thought leadership: publishing whitepapers, speaking at conferences, or contributing to open‑source initiatives.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting