Data Architect

Job description

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Must work on technology Cloud Modernization/Transformation program involving AWS Databricks. 12+ years in data architecture with at least 2 projects involving AWS Databricks.

• Strong experience in large-scale cloud data modernization programs
• Strong experience in Data Architecture Experience in AWS (S3, Glue, Lambda, Step Functions, Athena)
• Strong experience in Databricks (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog)
• Strong experience in Data modeling (Datawarehouse + Lakehouse) Experience in Integration architecture & governance frameworks

Roles & Responsibilities

• Define target data architecture (Lakehouse/Data Platform) including ingestion, processing, storage, and consumption layers
• Design scalable, fault-tolerant, and high-performance solutions on AWS Establish data integration patterns and architecture standards
• Drive data governance, data federation, security, and compliance frameworks Lead POCs and architectural validations for critical requirements
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into solution design
• Guide engineering teams on best practices and platform optimization
• Define cutover strategy: Dual-run / shadowing approach, Zero-downtime migration, Rollback mechanisms
• Ensure architecture meets: High throughput and low latency requirements, Horizontal scalability, Fault tolerance and resiliency Experience in AWS services like Lambda, SQS, Event Bridge, SNS, Step function, EKS, S3 etc.

Identify and mitigate risks related to: Migration complexity, Dependency management, Performance bottlenecks, Data integrity Define contingency plans for: Rollbacks, Failure scenarios. Ensure production readiness across all waves. Salary Range-$140,000-$180,000 a year #LI-KR3 TCS Employee Benefits Summary: Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage

Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support

Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options

Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth

Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off

Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance

Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.