Data Architect / Engineer - Assistant Vice President

State Street Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street Corporation seeks an experienced Data Architect / Data Engineer, AVP level, to lead enterprise cybersecurity data architecture, analytics, and AI capabilities. You will define scalable data platforms, lakehouse architectures, and AI-ready data foundations while partnering with cybersecurity, engineering, governance, risk, and product teams to deliver actionable, governed data solutions.

The role emphasizes architecture leadership, reusable patterns, and collaboration with senior

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience across Data Architecture, Data Engineering, cloud platforms, analytics, AI, or related technology.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IS or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience architecting and delivering enterprise-scale data platforms and Lakehouse solutions.
• Strong experience with Python, SQL, PySpark, Databricks, ETL/ELT, distributed processing, data modeling, and cloud platforms (AWS or similar).
• Experience with CI/CD, automated testing, monitoring, data governance, and engineering best practices.
• Experience in cybersecurity, financial services, regulated industries, or large enterprise environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver scalable Lakehouse and enterprise data platforms, pipelines, data models, and reusable data products.
• Define target-state data architecture, reference architectures, integration patterns, standards, and technical roadmaps.
• Design solutions for large-scale structured, semi-structured, time-series, graph, and unstructured cybersecurity data.
• Establish reusable frameworks for ETL/ELT, ingestion, orchestration, data quality, metadata, lineage, observability, and reconciliation.
• Establish architecture standards for scalability, resiliency, performance, security, privacy, governance, and auditability.
• Design AI-ready data architectures supporting LLMs, RAG, embeddings, vector/semantic search, NLP, knowledge graphs, and intelligent workflows.
• Integrate data across cloud platforms, enterprise systems, cybersecurity platforms, and SIEM/SOAR ecosystems.
• Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews, engineering standards, technology evaluation, and solution governance.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate cybersecurity and business requirements into scalable data and AI solutions.
• Mentor engineering teams and drive reusable architecture patterns, automation, and engineering best practices.

Skills

Data Architecture

Data Engineering

Cloud Data Platforms

AI/GenAI

Python

SQL

PySpark

Databricks

Delta Lake

Cloud Technologies

LLMs

RAG

Embeddings

Vector/semantic search

NLP

Knowledge Graphs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related discipline

Tools

Databricks

Delta Lake

AWS

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced Data Architect / Data Engineer, Assistant Vice President to provide technical and architectural leadership for enterprise cybersecurity data, analytics, and AI capabilities. This role will define and deliver scalable data architectures, Lakehouse platforms, data models, integration frameworks, and AI-ready data foundations. The individual will partner with cybersecurity, engineering, architecture, governance, risk, and product teams to transform complex security data into scalable, governed, and actionable solutions.

What you will be responsible for

As a Data Architect / Engineer, you will:

• Architect and deliver scalable Lakehouse and enterprise data platforms, pipelines, data models, and reusable data products.
• Define target-state data architecture, reference architectures, integration patterns, standards, and technical roadmaps.
• Design solutions for large-scale structured, semi-structured, time-series, graph, and unstructured cybersecurity data.
• Establish reusable frameworks for ETL/ELT, ingestion, orchestration, data quality, metadata, lineage, observability, and reconciliation.
• Establish architecture standards for scalability, resiliency, performance, security, privacy, governance, and auditability.
• Design AI-ready data architectures supporting LLMs, RAG, embeddings, vector/semantic search, NLP, knowledge graphs, and intelligent workflows.
• Integrate data across cloud platforms, enterprise systems, cybersecurity platforms, and SIEM/SOAR ecosystems.
• Provide technical leadership through architecture reviews, engineering standards, technology evaluation, and solution governance.
• Partner with stakeholders to translate cybersecurity and business requirements into scalable data and AI solutions.
• Mentor engineering teams and drive reusable architecture patterns, automation, and engineering best practices.

What we value

• Strong expertise in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Cloud Data Platforms, and AI/GenAI.
• Deep understanding of Lakehouse architecture, distributed processing, ETL/ELT, data modeling, integration, data quality, metadata, lineage, and governance.
• Strong hands-on skills in Python, SQL, PySpark, Databricks, Delta Lake, and cloud technologies.
• Experience designing enterprise-scale, secure, resilient, and governed data platforms.
• Practical knowledge of LLMs, RAG, embeddings, vector/semantic search, NLP, knowledge graphs, and responsible AI architecture.
• Understanding of cybersecurity telemetry, SIEM/SOAR, vulnerability management, identity risk, threat intelligence, and incident data.
• Ability to influence architecture decisions and engage effectively with technical teams, architects, product leaders, and senior stakeholders.

Education & Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience across Data Architecture, Data Engineering, enterprise data platforms, cloud, analytics, AI, or related technology disciplines.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience architecting and delivering enterprise-scale data platforms and Lakehouse solutions.
• Strong experience with Python, SQL, PySpark, Databricks, ETL/ELT, distributed processing, data modeling, and AWS or comparable cloud platforms.
• Experience with CI/CD, automated testing, monitoring, data governance, and engineering best practices.
• Experience in cybersecurity, financial services, regulated industries, or large enterprise environments is highly desirable.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical, and stakeholder communication skills.

Technical Skills

• Data Architecture Lakehouse, enterprise data modeling, data domains, data products, data contracts, integration patterns, reference architecture, metadata and governance
• Data Engineering Python, SQL, PySpark, Databricks, Delta Lake, ETL/ELT, orchestration, data quality, lineage and observability.
• AI & Gen AI LLMs, RAG, embeddings, vector/semantic search, NLP, knowledge graphs, responsible AI and AI-enabled workflows.
• Cloud & DevOps AWS, CI/CD, Git, automated testing and scalable cloud data processing
• Cybersecurity Data SIEM/SOAR, security telemetry, vulnerability, identity, incident and threat intelligence data.
• Visualization & BI Power BI, semantic models, operational metrics and executive reporting.

Additional Requirements

• This is an individual contributor role with strong cross-functional collaboration expectations.
• The role will require sound judgment when working with sensitive cybersecurity, risk, operational, and regulated data.
• The candidate should be comfortable balancing exploratory data science, production-minded analytical delivery, and stakeholder communication.

Why this role is important to us

Cybersecurity increasingly depends on the ability to engineer, integrate, analyze, and intelligently interpret large volumes of complex security data. This role will bridge Data Engineering, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and AI, building trusted data foundations and intelligent solutions that improve threat detection, risk prioritization, security operations, and enterprise decision-making.

About State Street

State Street is one of the world's leading providers of financial services to institutional investors, including investment servicing, investment management, investment research, and trading. Technology and cybersecurity are critical enablers of our ability to safeguard information, support clients, and operate at enterprise scale. We value collaboration, innovation, inclusion, and responsible technology. We are looking for technical talent who can solve meaningful problems, communicate clearly, and help build secure, scalable, data-driven capabilities for the future.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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Read our CEO Statement Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law. Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers Read our CEO Statement