Sr. Data Architect - Data Engineering 3

1401 Genpact India Pvt. Ltd.; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Genpact India Pvt. Ltd. in Hyderabad is seeking a Sr.

Data Architect‑Data Engineering to own enterprise‑scale data architectures, lead client workshops, and drive data modernization using Databricks on Azure. You will mentor engineering teams, define standards, and partner with clients to accelerate analytics, AI, and data management initiatives while ensuring security, governance, and performance. This role requires strong leadership, deep Databricks expertise, and hands‑on experience building

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data engineering and architecture with Databricks in production.
• Strong knowledge of Azure cloud, data models, and governance.
• Experience delivering client-facing architecture and workshops.
• Familiarity with data mesh/data product concepts on Databricks.

Responsibilities

• Lead data architecture strategy and blueprints for enterprise-scale projects.
• Drive data modernization and platform adoption across client engagements.
• Oversee data governance, security, and compliance using Unity Catalog.
• Provide technical mentorship to engineering teams.

Skills

Databricks Platform

Data Engineering

Cloud Computing

SQL & Data Modeling

CI/CD for Data Pipelines

Tools

Azure Cloud

Power BI

Microsoft Fabric (One Lake)

Databricks Integrations

Job description

Sr. Data Architect Ready to turn bold ideas into real‑world impact? At Genpact, we don’t just adapt to change, we lead it. AI and digital innovation are transforming the way businesses work, and we’re at the forefront of it. Genpact’s AI Gigafactory, our industry-first accelerator, exemplifies how we scale advanced technology solutions to help global enterprises work smarter, grow faster, and transform at scale. Whether tackling complex challenges through large‑scale models or agentic AI, our breakthrough solutions tackle companies’ most complex challenges. If you thrive in a fast‑moving, innovation‑driven environment, love building and deploying cutting‑edge AI solutions, and want to push the boundaries of what’s possible, this is your moment. Genpact (NYSE: G) is an agentic and advanced technology solutions company. We leverage process intelligence and artificial intelligence to deliver measurable outcomes. With a strong partner ecosystem and decades of client trust, we provide innovative solutions that transform how businesses run. Powered by a team with an active learning mindset and client centricity at its core, we deliver lasting value for the world’s leading enterprises.

Job Posting Title: Sr. Data Architect - Data Engineering 3

Sr. Databricks Architect will design and deliver enterprise‑scale One Lake Fabric solutions for global clients. This role combines deep technical ownership of the Databricks platform with client‑facing leadership driving data modernization, AI/ML enablement, and platform adoption across client engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client discovery and executive‑level solutioning, translating complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and high‑performance Databricks data architectures.
• Own end‑to‑end data architecture strategy, developing blueprints, data models, integration patterns, and data flows aligned to business and technology objectives.
• Drive cloud and data platform modernization and define migration strategies from legacy data warehouses, on‑premises platforms, and traditional architectures to Databricks.
• Establish enterprise data governance frameworks, defining standards for data quality, lineage, security, privacy, access control, and compliance using Unity Catalog and Databricks‑native capabilities.
• Define and institutionalize data architecture standards and best practices, ensuring consistency, scalability, interoperability, performance, and long‑term maintainability across data platforms.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and platform capabilities, recommending strategic tools and solutions that accelerate analytics, AI, data management, and modernization.
• Drive platform performance, security, and regulatory compliance, optimizing data infrastructure while ensuring adherence to enterprise security policies, data privacy regulations, and governance requirements.
• Serve as the senior technical advisor and client‑facing authority, leading technical presentations, architecture reviews, solution workshops, and stakeholder discussions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, establishing Databricks best practices and acting as the senior escalation point for complex architecture, performance, and delivery challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in Data engineering/architecture, with hands‑on experience with Databricks in production environments
• Experience with Microsoft Azure Cloud, Microsoft Fabric (One Lake), Power BI and Databricks' native integrations
• Proven track record of client‑facing delivery — workshops, architecture reviews, executive presentations
• Strong SQL and data modeling skills; experience with CI/CD for data pipelines (Databricks Asset Bundles, Repos)
• Experience with data mesh/data product architectures on Databricks
• Databricks Certified Professional preferred

Qualifications Bachelors - Business Analytics, Bachelors - Computer Science, Bachelors - Statistics, Masters - Data Science Certifications BUILD- IT/GOOGLE CLOUD - GenpactGenpact, Certified Data Management Professional - RiversandRiversand, Cloudera Certified Developer for Apache Hadoop (CCDH) - Techieventures TechnologiesTechieventures Technologies, IBM Certified Solution Developer - WebSphere IIS DataStage Enterprise Edition v7.5 - IBMIBM, Informatica Certified Designer - InformaticaInformatica

Required Skills

• Accounts Payable Process
• Accounts Payable Process
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Agile Methodology
• Automotive Manufacturing
• Banking Capital Markets
• Change Management
• Claims Management
• Client Relations
• Cloud Computing
• Collaboration Tools
• Computer Vision
• Consumer Electronics
• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
• Databricks Platform
• Data Engineering
• Design Thinking
• Electronic Hardware
• Entertainment Journalism
• Executive Presence
• Healthcare Payors
• Inclusion
• Industrial Manufacturing Processes
• Information Security

Additional Job Location - Job Type Regular Master Skill List - Data Engineering Remote Type - Hybrid Work Shift - Flex Time (India)

Why join Genpact?

• Lead AI‑powered transformation – Drive innovation and solve real‑world business challenges that matter
• Make an impact – Help global enterprises solve business challenges that matter
• Accelerate your career – Gain hands‑on experience, mentorship, and world‑class learning opportunities to stay ahead
• Work with the best – Join 140,000+ bold thinkers and problem‑solvers who push boundaries every day
• Thrive in a values‑driven culture – Our courage, curiosity, and incisiveness - built on a foundation of integrity and inclusion - allow your ideas to fuel progress

Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.

Genpact is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

We're an agentic and advanced technology solutions company that runs mission‑critical operations for the world's leading companies, while building and deploying the agentic products and technology that power those operations.

At Genpact, your expertise grows because you're inside the work. Whether you build AI systems or bring deep knowledge of how businesses run, you'll work on real challenges that change how the world's leading companies operate. There's a lot to learn here, and room to grow. Genpact never asks applicants to pay to be part of our hiring process. If you get an email asking you to purchase a starter kit, equipment, or training, or pay to apply for a job, please assume this is a scam.

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