# Senior Data Architect / Data ArchitectEPAM SystemsPosted on August 19, 2026---Experience14 - 19 yrsJob LocationPune, IndiaVacancy1DesignationSenior Data ArchitectJob TypeONSITE---## Job DescriptionWe are seeking a highly experienced **Senior Data Architect / Data Architect** with 20+ years of experience leading enterprise-scale data transformations. The role is responsible for architecting complex data ecosystems, modern data platforms, governance frameworks and enterprise-wide data strategies. The candidate should bring practical Gen AI architectural experience to enable intelligent data platforms, enhance search and retrieval systems and embed AI-driven capabilities into enterprise data landscapes without shifting focus away from strong data foundations.Responsibilities* Define and drive enterprise-wide data architecture strategy aligned with business objectives* Architect complex data landscapes across multi-source, hybrid and cloud ecosystems* Design scalable, resilient and secure enterprise data platforms* Lead data modernization, transformation and platform consolidation initiatives* Establish enterprise data modelling standards (conceptual, logical, physical) along with metadata management, lineage and enterprise data standards* Architect end-to-end data solutions including ingestion, transformation, storage, indexing and consumption* Lead ETL/ELT design using Informatica, Databricks, Snowflake and cloud-native services* Design lakehouse and modern data warehouse architectures alongside Big Data implementations using Spark, PySpark and Python* Architect high-performance data retrieval, indexing and search frameworks plus complex data migration programs from legacy to cloud* Establish enterprise Data Governance frameworks, MDM strategies and metadata governance with data quality, profiling, validation and monitoring mechanisms* Ensure security, privacy and regulatory compliance across data platforms* Architect Gen AI use cases leveraging enterprise data assets, including RAG-based frameworks, vector indexing and semantic search integrated with structured and unstructured data* Collaborate with AI/ML teams to enable responsible and scalable AI adoption* Lead presales solutioning, architecture discussions and executive business meetings as Chief ArchitectRequirements* 20+ years of IT experience with a strong focus on Enterprise Data Architecture* Proven leadership in large-scale data transformation programs* Expertise in Data Architecture, Big Data and ETL Design* Competency in Data Governance and Data Quality* Strong experience in Snowflake, Databricks and Informatica* Proficiency in AWS and Azure* Hands-on capability in Python, PySpark and distributed data processing* Knowledge of Gen AI architecture (RAG, semantic search, vector indexing)* Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills **Location -** Chennai, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad