Data Architect

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
May 01, 2025
May 01, 2026
Remote
Full-Time
10 Years
Job Description

We are looking for a seasoned and forward-thinking Data Architect with 10+ years of experience in designing, building, and scaling robust data platforms and solutions. This is a strategic role that blends deep technical expertise with a passion for solving complex data challenges. If you're someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys architecting next-generation data platforms, and has a strong command over modern data technologies such as Snowflake, dbt, FiveTran, Airflow, and cloud ecosystems like AWS, GCP, or Azure, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions using Snowflake and modern cloud-based technologies.
  • Design efficient data models, including star and snowflake schemas, to support enterprise-wide reporting, analytics, and data science initiatives.
  • Build and manage end-to-end ETL/ELT data pipelines using dbt (Data Build Tool), FiveTran, and Apache Airflow to ensure timely and reliable data ingestion and transformation.
  • Implement reverse ETL pipelines using tools like Hightouch to operationalize data and empower business teams with actionable insights.
  • Ensure high standards of data quality, governance, and security, aligning with organizational and compliance needs.
  • Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into efficient data solutions.
  • Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data workflows and cloud infrastructure to ensure performance and cost-efficiency.
  • Lead and evangelize best practices in data architecture, modeling, metadata management, and cloud cost optimization across the organization.
  • Stay abreast of evolving data technologies and bring innovative ideas to improve platform reliability, scalability, and accessibility.
  • Work with various cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) to build and scale data solutions tailored to business needs.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • A minimum of 10 years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, or related roles.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Snowflake, including its performance tuning, security features, and advanced capabilities like data sharing and virtual warehouses.
  • Hands-on experience building data transformation pipelines using dbt, with a solid understanding of Jinja templating and version control integration.
  • Practical knowledge of FiveTran for managed data ingestion and Apache Airflow for orchestrating complex workflows.
  • Experience implementing reverse ETL solutions using tools like Hightouch or similar platforms.
  • Strong SQL and Python programming skills with a focus on performance optimization and maintainability.
  • In-depth knowledge of data warehousing concepts, dimensional data modeling, and modern analytics stack components.
  • Demonstrated expertise in working with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP, or Azure), with the ability to provision and manage cloud resources effectively.
  • Exposure to ERP systems like NetSuite is a significant advantage.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally in a distributed, global team environment.
  • A proactive mindset with a passion for learning and innovation.

Additional Information

  • Candidates must be able to join immediately.
  • An initial onsite presence in Hyderabad for one week is required for onboarding, post that, the role is fully remote across India.
  • The position requires working in the afternoon-to-late shift (03:00 PM – 12:00 AM IST) to support global operations.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic, data-driven organization where your work directly impacts decision-making at scale. You'll have the chance to work with cutting-edge tools and technologies, contribute to modernizing the data ecosystem, and collaborate with a passionate team of professionals in a flexible and remote-friendly work environment.

If you're a data architecture expert ready to take on your next big challenge, we want to connect with you!

To apply or learn more, please reach out at [email protected]

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