Data Platform Architect

Freelio; India; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Freelio is seeking a seasoned Data Platform Architect to design and implement a robust data platform blueprint that enables advanced analytics. You will collaborate with Integration and Data Architects to ensure cohesive data models and scalable solutions across cloud-based environments.

You will mentor engineers, lead strategic decisions, and drive data governance, quality, and metadata management while delivering scalable architectures for complex workloads.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of professional experience in data platform architecture.
• Databricks expertise is mandatory.
• Experience with cloud-based data solutions and distributed computing environments.
• Strong knowledge of data modeling principles and data integration techniques.
• Familiarity with data governance, data quality, and metadata management practices.
• 15 years full-time education required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to deliver results and own outcomes.
• Design scalable data platform architectures that support analytics workloads.
• Collaborate with Integration Architects and Data Architects to ensure cohesive models.
• Mentor junior team members and drive professional growth.
• Define data platform strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to align data architecture goals.
• Evaluate and refine platform design for cohesion and efficiency.

Skills

Databricks

Cloud computing

Data modeling

Data integration

Data governance

Team leadership

Mentoring

Education

15 years of full-time education

Job description

Data Platform ArchitectAs a Data Platform Architect, you will design and implement the overall data platform architecture, ensuring all components work seamlessly together. You will architect the data platform blueprint and encompass relevant data platform components while collaborating closely with Integration Architects and Data Architects to ensure cohesive integration between systems and data models.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert and manage the team to deliver results
• Lead team decisions and take responsibility for outcomes
• Engage with multiple teams and contribute to key strategic decisions
• Provide solutions to problems that apply across multiple teams
• Lead the development and implementation of data platform strategies to meet business objectives
• Facilitate communication and coordination among cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on data architecture goals
• Mentor junior team members to support professional growth and enhance team capabilities
• Design scalable and secure data architectures that support complex analytics workloads
• Evaluate and refine platform design continuously to maintain cohesion and efficiency across various data systems

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 12 years of professional experience in data platform architecture
• Proficiency in Databricks Unified Data Analytics Platform (must-have)
• Experience with cloud-based data solutions and distributed computing environments
• Strong knowledge of data integration techniques and data modeling principles
• Familiarity with data governance, data quality, and metadata management practices
• 15 years full-time education required

The position demands a strategic approach to building robust and scalable data platform blueprints that support organizational needs and future growth.