Enterprise Architect - BHC

Zs Associates; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 2,400,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive rewards package

Flexible working model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

ZS Associates is seeking an Enterprise Architect for the Beyond Healthcare team, focused on delivering large-scale data modernization and AI transformation programs. This pivotal role combines business strategy with cutting-edge technology in sectors such as Travel and Retail.

Successful candidates will possess extensive experience in enterprise data architecture, cloud-native design, and technical leadership, ensuring aligned business outcomes through scalable, secure architectures while also mentoring high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• 10–14 years in technology consulting or delivery in sectors like Travel, Hospitality, or Retail.
• Strong hands-on understanding of cloud-native architectures and data engineering.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary global teams in architecture design.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the enterprise data & AI architecture blueprint.
• Lead solution design and technical governance across various workloads.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders for opportunity shaping.

Skills

Cloud-native design

Enterprise data architecture

AI/GenAI enablement

Client-facing technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering

Tools

TOGAF

C4

UML

Job description

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it, we transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Here you’ll work side‑by‑side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life‑changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client‑first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning, bold ideas, courage and passion to drive life‑changing impact to ZS.

ZS’s Architecture & Engineering Expertise Center hosts passionate tech professionals with focus on deep technology skills, incubation of new technologies, build and manage assets, cater to architecture skills needed for client projects. This track is about bringing and nurturing deep technical talent within ZS to engage with technical IT clients and de‑risk large scale technology programs that are increasingly under scrutiny for technical, and architectural best practices.

In this role, you will be aligned to Beyond Healthcare team of ZS, which enables global clients across Travel, Hospitality, Retail, Financial Services, QSR, and Agri‑Tech to drive revenue growth, operational excellence, and personalized engagement using data, analytics, and technology. We help organizations move from traditional systems to intelligent, adaptive, and GenAI‑enabled ecosystems that deliver measurable business outcomes.

ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT – Beyond Healthcare

As an Enterprise Data & AI Architect at ZS, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering large‑scale data modernization and AI transformation programs for global clients. This role sits at the intersection of business strategy, enterprise data architecture, cloud platforms, and GenAI innovation.

You will define target‑state architectures and transformation roadmaps, design governance‑driven and cloud‑native data platforms, and guide cross‑functional engineering teams through execution. The role requires strong experience in enterprise data ecosystems, AI/GenAI enablement, cloud‑native design, and client‑facing technical leadership.

Key Focus Areas

• Enterprise Data & AI Architecture
  Define and evolve enterprise‑wide architecture across data ingestion, integration, governance, analytics, and AI/GenAI layers.
• Cloud & Platform Modernization
  Shape modernization strategies leveraging Azure, AWS, or GCP, including data platform upgrades, legacy modernization, and cloud‑native adoption.
• Governance, Security & Compliance
  Establish data governance, privacy, metadata management, and responsible AI guardrails, enabling compliant and scalable enterprise platforms.
• GenAI & Innovation Enablement
  Evaluate and integrate GenAI, agentic AI, and advanced analytics use cases (RAG, assistants, automation, synthetic data) into client ecosystems.

What you’ll do

• Own and evolve the enterprise data & AI architecture blueprint, spanning data platforms, integration patterns, metadata, security, and AI enablement; define reusable standards and reference architectures.
• Partner with client leadership to define data modernization and AI transformation roadmaps, aligning business outcomes with scalable, secure, and cost‑effective architectures.
• Lead solution design and technical governance across data engineering, integration, cloud, DevOps, and AI workloads—ensuring architectural integrity from discovery through production.
• Drive GenAI adoption, collaborating with ZS innovation teams to deploy use cases such as RAG‑based assistants, data discovery copilots, automation agents, and synthetic data solutions, with strong human‑in‑the‑loop and governance controls.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders—supporting opportunity shaping, solution proposals, and articulation of ZS’s differentiated data & AI vision.
• Build and mentor high‑performing teams across global delivery hubs; strengthen engineering practices, documentation standards, and knowledge assets through CoE‑style leadership.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering.
• 10–14 years in technology consulting or delivery with a strong focus on one or more industries: Travel, Hospitality, Retail, Financial Services, QSR, or Agri‑Tech.
• Understanding of core commercial/operational systems in chosen sectors (e.g., PMS, CRS, POS, FMS, CRM, loyalty systems in hospitality/retail).
• Strong hands‑on understanding of cloud‑native architectures, microservices, data engineering, and integration frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi‑disciplinary global teams through architecture design, delivery governance, and client relationship management.
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, and familiarity with methodologies like C4, UML, and RUP 4+1 is preferred.
• Proven ability to bridge business and technology—from defining business drivers and KPIs to mapping enabling platforms and execution plans.
• Experience working with US or global enterprise clients; familiarity with large transformation or modernization programs preferred.
• Exposure to AI/ML or GenAI‑enabled automation use cases is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client engagement skills—comfortable at both strategic and technical levels.
• Prior experience in a professional services/consulting environment preferred.

How you’ll grow

• Cross‑functional skills development & custom learning pathways
• Milestone training programs aligned to career progression opportunities
• Internal mobility paths that empower growth via s‑curves, individual contribution and role expansions

Perks & Benefits

At ZS, your growth matters. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package that supports your health and well‑being, financial future, time away, and professional development. With robust skills‑building programs, multiple career progression paths, internal mobility, and a deeply collaborative culture, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, expand your capabilities, and thrive as part of a global community. For details on total rewards in India, visit India.

Hybrid working model

We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on‑site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face‑to‑face connections.

Travel

Travel is a requirement at ZS for client‑facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client‑facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.

ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.