Data Architect

Zensar Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Zensar Technologies is seeking an experienced Data Architect to design and govern our enterprise data platform from remote USA locations. You will define target data architecture, lead data modelling, integration, and governance, and collaborate with engineering, analytics, and business teams to translate business needs into scalable data solutions.

You will design end-to-end data architecture across ingestion, storage, transformation, and consumption layers, and lead cloud platform decisions to

Qualifications

• 10+ years in data engineering or architecture, with 3+ years in a Data Architect role.
• Deep expertise in a cloud data platform such as Snowflake, GCP, Databricks, or Azure/AWS data services.
• Strong data modelling skills (dimensional, 3NF, data vault) and advanced SQL.
• Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT and orchestration tools (DBT, Fivetran, Airflow, Informatica, Control-M, or similar) and streaming (Kafka, Pub/Sub).
• Experience with data governance, MDM, data quality, and metadata or catalog tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and own end-to-end data architecture for ingestion, storage, transformation, and consumption layers (lakehouse and data warehouse).
• Build conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
• Architect batch and near-real-time pipelines using ELT/ETL and streaming tools.
• Set data governance, data quality, lineage, metadata, and security standards.
• Lead cloud data platform decisions and optimize performance and cost.
• Partner with data engineers, BI and analytics teams, and AI/ML teams to make data AI-ready.
• Document architecture decisions, standards, and reference patterns.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modelling

SQL

ETL/ELT

Cloud platforms

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS or related field

Tools

DBT

Fivetran

Airflow

Informatica

Control-M

Kafka

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

Zensar is a leading digital solutions and technology services company partnering with global organizations on their digital transformation journey. A technology partner of choice, with strong track-record of innovation, credible investment in digital solutions and assertion of commitment to client’s success, Zensar’s comprehensive range of services and solutions enable clients achieve new thresholds of performance. Part of the $40 billion APAX Partners’ portfolio of companies, Zensar is uniquely positioned to help existing businesses run efficiently, manage legacy transformation and plan business growth through innovative digital platform. https://www.zensar.com

Working at Zensar

Working at Zensar is an enriching experience. While work is driven by innovation and passion, fun is taken seriously too. An open environment is encouraged making it easy to brainstorm with colleagues. Creative thinking is encouraged through time out activities. Moreover, the offices have been designed to foster creativity and communication, bringing a little bit of home into work every day. Zensar provides and a comprehensive benefit package for all fulltime employees.

Zensar is seeking for Data Architect Role- Remote - USA. This is open for Full time with excellent benefits and Contract Role as well with outstanding growth opportunities.

Job Description:

Role Overview:

We’re looking for an experienced Data Architect to design and govern our enterprise data platform. You’ll define the target data architecture and lead data modelling, integration, and governance. You’ll also partner with engineering, analytics, and business teams to turn business needs into scalable, secure, high-quality data solutions.

Key responsibilities:

• Design and own end-to-end data architecture, including ingestion, storage, transformation, and consumption layers (lakehouse and data warehouse).
• Build conceptual, logical, and physical data models.Architect batch and near-real-time pipelines using modern ELT/ETL and streaming tools.
• Set data governance, data quality, lineage, metadata, and security standards, including access control and PII handling.
• Lead cloud data platform decisions and optimize performance and cost.
• Partner with data engineers, BI and analytics teams, and AI/ML teams to make data AI-ready.
• Work with business and technology leaders to translate requirements into architecture roadmaps, and present trade-offs to senior stakeholders.
• Document architecture decisions, standards, and reference patterns.

Required skills and experience:

• 10+ years in data engineering or architecture, with 3+ years in a Data Architect role.
• Deep expertise in a cloud data platform such as Snowflake, GCP, Databricks, or Azure/AWS data services.
• Strong data modelling skills (dimensional, 3NF, data vault) and advanced SQL.
• Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT and orchestration tools (DBT, Fivetran, Airflow, Informatica, Control-M, or similar) and streaming (Kafka, Pub/Sub).
• Experience with data governance, MDM, data quality, and metadata or catalog tools.

Education:

College/University degree or higher

All applicants must be legally authorized to work with Zensar. Visa sponsorship may be available for qualified applicants for certain positions.

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