Principal Data Architect

3409 Genpact LLC; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Genpact seeks a Big Data Principal Data Architect to design and implement scalable data architectures and data pipelines for large-scale analytics. You will lead architecture strategies, ensure data quality, and mentor data engineering teams.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, evaluate new technologies, and stay current with industry best practices in data architectures and analytics. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement in the United States.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher degrees in analytics, CS, statistics or related fields.
• Professional certifications in data management or data engineering are highly valued.
• Industry-recognized credentials in Spark/Databricks and cloud platforms strengthen candidacy.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable big data architectures to meet business goals.
• Lead development of data pipelines and big data solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to model data requirements.

Skills

Cloud Computing

Databricks Platform

Data Engineering

Agile Methodology

Education

Bachelors - Business Analytics

Bachelors - Computer Science

Bachelors - Statistics

Masters - Data Science

Tools

Databricks

Azure

Oracle

Job description

Principal 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.

Get to know us at genpact.com and on LinkedIn, YouTube, X, and Facebook.

Job Description Responsibilities

The Big Data Principal Data Architect plays a crucial role in designing and implementing high-performing and scalable big data solutions. This role involves leading and overseeing the development of data architecture strategies, ensuring data integrity, and optimizing data management processes for optimal performance.

1. Develop and implement data architecture strategies to support business goals;
2. Lead the design and implementation of big data solutions and data pipelines;
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and design data models;
4. Ensure data quality and integrity through data governance and data management best practices;
5. Optimize data storage, processing, and retrieval performance for large-scale data sets;
6. Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies and tools for big data processing and analytics;
7. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to data engineering teams;
8. Stay current with industry trends and best practices in big data technologies and architectures.

Qualifications

• Bachelors - Business Analytics, Bachelors - Computer Science, Bachelors - Statistics, Masters - Data Science
• Certified Data Management Professional - RiversandRiversand, Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark 3.0 - Databricks AcademyDatabricks Academy, Databricks Certified Associate Developer for Apache Spark - Databricks AcademyDatabricks Academy, Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate - MicrosoftMicrosoft, Oracle Database 12c Certified Implementation Specialist - OracleOracle

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
• Commercial Excellence
• Commercial Modeling
• Computer Vision
• Consumer Electronics
• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
• Databricks Platform
• Data Engineering
• Design Thinking
• Electronic Hardware
• Entertainment Journalism
• Executive Presence
• Healthcare Payors
• Inclusion {+ 28 more}

Language English (Required)

Language Proficiency - Proficient - C2

Additional Job Location - Job Type Regular Master Skill List - Data Engineering Remote Type - Hybrid Work Shift - Day Job (United States of America)

The approximate annual base compensation range for this position is: 210,000 to 300,000 USD

Los Angeles California-based candidates are not eligible for this role

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.

Our teams bring deep expertise to shape what AI can do and change how businesses actually run.

Join us to build the career you want — and be on it because you'll be in it.

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.