Technical Architect

Tata Consultancy Services; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 140.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual Incentive

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision

Parental Leaves

Auto & Home Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Certification Reimbursement

Vacation & Holidays

Legal Assistance

401K Plan

Performance Bonus

College Fund

Descrizione del lavoro

Tata Consultancy Services Limited in Chicago, IL is seeking a Data & Analytics Solutions Architect (Azure + Snowflake + Cortex) to lead end-to-end architecture across data platforms and AI initiatives. You will design secure, scalable data ecosystems and drive modern data warehouse patterns.

With 14+ years of experience, you will mentor teams, shape reference architectures, and collaborate with clients on cloud transformation, RFPs, and implementation roadmaps.

Competenze

• Over 14 years in Enterprise Data Architecture and cloud platforms.
• Proven enterprise solution architecture using Azure, Snowflake, Cortex.
• Hands-on with Azure Data Services, Snowflake, Cortex AI, Python, SQL, Spark.
• Experience designing data platforms, lakehouse, data warehouses.
• Knowledge of Snowflake architecture and cost optimization.
• Experience building AI-enabled analytics with Cortex.
• Data Engineering and DataOps practices.
• Security, governance, and compliance controls.
• Leadership in architecture definition and migration planning.
• Client-facing RFP support and technical governance experience.
• BFSI regulatory/security/privacy knowledge.

Mansioni

• Engage with stakeholders to define data, analytics, AI, and cloud requirements.
• Define end-to-end architecture for modern data and AI platforms using Azure, Snowflake, and Cortex AI.
• Design secure, scalable data platforms integrating Azure Data Services and Snowflake.
• Architect batch, near-real-time, and streaming data pipelines for enterprise reporting and AI use cases.
• Design Snowflake account, database, schema, warehouses, data-sharing, and workload patterns.
• Develop AI-enabled analytics solutions using Cortex AI Functions and Cortex tools.
• Establish governance, metadata, lineage, observability, privacy, and responsible AI controls.
• Lead data platform modernization and cloud migration initiatives.
• Define reference architectures, engineering standards, and DataOps practices.
• Provide technical leadership across design, implementation, testing, migration, and deployment.
• Conduct architecture reviews and mitigate risks with delivery teams.
• Drive performance, reliability, and cost optimization in Azure and Snowflake.
• Collaborate with data engineers, AI specialists, and client stakeholders to deliver production-ready solutions.
• Support solutioning, RFP responses, effort estimation, and client workshops.
• Mentor architects and engineers; contribute to capability development and knowledge sharing.
• Develop accelerators, playbooks, and best practices for Azure, Snowflake, and Cortex AI.

Conoscenze

Azure

Snowflake

Snowflake Cortex AI

Python

SQL

Spark

Data Modeling

Data Architecture

Cloud Modernization

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Management

Strumenti

Azure Data Services

Snowflake Data Cloud

Snowflake Cortex AI

Python

SQL

Spark

Data Lakehouse

IAM/RBAC

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Skill:

Data & Analytics Solutions Architect (Azure + Snowflake + Cortex)

Location:

NJ/NYC, Chicago.

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills:

• 14+ years of experience in Enterprise Data Architecture, Azure Data Platforms, Snowflake, Data Engineering, and Cloud Modernization.
• Proven experience in Enterprise Solution architecture using Azure, Snowflake, Cortex and related technology components across the Data to Insights end to end value chain.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Azure Data Services, Snowflake Data Cloud, Snowflake Cortex AI, Python, SQL, Spark, and Data Modeling.
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise data platforms, Data Lakehouse architectures, Data Warehousing, and modern analytics solutions.
• Strong understanding of Snowflake Architecture, including virtual warehouses, Snowpipe, streams & tasks, data sharing, workload management, performance tuning, and cost optimization.
• Experience building AI-enabled analytics solutions using Snowflake Cortex AI Functions, Cortex Search, Cortex Analyst, Cortex Agents, GenAI, and RAG-based solutions.
• Expertise in Data Engineering including ETL/ELT, batch and streaming integration, APIs, orchestration, data quality, metadata management, lineage, observability, and DataOps practices.
• Strong knowledge of Enterprise Data Architecture, including data models, data products, semantic layers, lakehouse and warehouse patterns, and master/reference data management.
• Experience implementing Security, Governance, and Compliance controls including IAM/RBAC, encryption, privacy, masking, auditability, retention, and responsible AI practices.
• Proven experience leading architecture definition, HLD/LLD preparation, NFR assessment, migration planning, technical governance, and production readiness activities.
• Experience supporting cloud transformation initiatives, solutioning, RFP responses, effort estimation, and client-facing architecture discussions.
• Good understanding of BFSI regulatory, security, privacy, resilience, and audit requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related discipline.
• Preferred certifications in Azure Solutions Architecture, Azure Data Engineering, Snowflake (SnowPro), Data Management, Enterprise Architecture, Security, or AI/ML.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Engage with business and technology stakeholders to understand data, analytics, AI, and cloud transformation requirements.
• Define end-to-end architecture for modern data and AI platforms using Azure, Snowflake, and Snowflake Cortex AI.
• Design secure, scalable, and resilient data platforms integrating Azure Data Services, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Snowflake.
• Architect batch, near-real-time, and streaming data pipelines supporting enterprise reporting, analytics, and AI use cases.
• Design Snowflake account, database, schema, virtual warehouse, data-sharing, and workload-management patterns.
• Develop AI-enabled analytics solutions using Cortex AI Functions, Cortex Search, Cortex Analyst, and Cortex Agents.
• Establish data governance, security, metadata, lineage, observability, privacy, and responsible AI controls.
• Lead data platform modernization, migration, and cloud transformation initiatives.
• Define reference architectures, engineering standards, reusable patterns, CI/CD, and DataOps practices.
• Provide technical leadership across solution design, implementation, testing, migration, deployment, and production readiness.
• Conduct architecture reviews, identify risks and dependencies, and guide delivery teams on mitigation actions.
• Drive performance, reliability, and cost optimization across Azure and Snowflake environments.
• Collaborate with data engineers, AI specialists, platform teams, and client stakeholders to deliver production-ready solutions.
• Support solutioning, RFP responses, effort estimation, technical presentations, demonstrations, and client workshops.
• Mentor architects and engineers and contribute to technical assessments, capability development, and knowledge sharing.
• Develop reusable accelerators, implementation playbooks, and best practices for Azure, Snowflake, and Cortex AI solutions.

Salary Range - $140,000-$180,000 a year

TCS Employee Benefits Summary:

• 1.Discretionary Annual Incentive.
• 2.Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.
• 3.Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves.
• 4.Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.
• 5.Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.
• 6.Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.
• 7.Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.

Location

Chicago, IL

Function

TECHNOLOGY

Role

Technical Architect

ID

435698

Skills

Azure | Data Analytics

Salary Range

$140,000 - $180,000

Desired Candidate Profile

Qualifications

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE