Data Architect
Location: Bangalore
Job Type: Full Time
Experience Level: Mid-Senior
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced
Data Architect to design and implement scalable, high-performance data
architectures. You will be responsible for defining data models, optimizing
data flows, and ensuring data governance across the organization. This role
requires a deep understanding of database design, cloud data platforms, and big
data technologies to support analytics and business intelligence.
Key Responsibilities
· Design
and implement scalable data architectures that meet business and technical
requirements.
· Develop
data models, schemas, and metadata management strategies for structured and
unstructured data.
· Define
and enforce data governance, security, and compliance best practices.
· Work
closely with data engineers, data scientists, and business teams to ensure
efficient data pipelines and workflows.
· Optimize
data storage and retrieval strategies for performance and cost-effectiveness.
· Architect
cloud-based and on-premise data solutions (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, etc.).
· Implement
data integration and ETL/ELT processes using modern data platforms.
· Evaluate
and recommend data management technologies, tools, and frameworks.
· Ensure
data quality and integrity through robust data validation, monitoring, and
error-handling mechanisms.
· Support
advanced analytics, AI/ML workloads, and real-time data processing initiatives.
Requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications
· Bachelor’s/Master’s
degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
· Extensive
experience with relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB,
Cassandra, etc.).
· Expertise
in data modeling, data warehousing, and data lake architectures.
· Strong
knowledge of big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Snowflake, Redshift,
BigQuery, etc.).
· Experience
with ETL/ELT tools (Informatica, Talend, DBT, Apache Nifi, etc.).
· Hands-on
experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data services.
· Proficiency
in SQL, Python, or Scala for data processing and scripting.
· Understanding
of data security, privacy, and regulatory requirements (GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA,
etc.).
· Strong
analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
· Aware
of Data Governance
Preferred Qualifications
· Certifications
in cloud data services (AWS Certified Data Analytics, Google Professional Data
Engineer, etc.).
· Experience
with real-time data processing and streaming (Kafka, Flink, Spark Streaming).
· Familiarity
with machine learning and AI-driven data architectures.
· Knowledge
of CI/CD and DevOps for data workflows.
Benefits
• Work
with cutting-edge technologies and a talented team.
• Competitive salary and benefits
package.
• Flexible work environment with
growth opportunities.
• Access to professional development
and learning resources.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field
- Extensive experience with relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Cassandra
- Expertise in data modeling, data warehousing, and data lake architectures
- Strong knowledge of big data technologies, including Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Snowflake, Redshift, and BigQuery
- Experience with ETL/ELT tools, including Informatica, Talend, dbt, and Apache NiFi
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, GCP, and cloud data services
- Proficiency in SQL, Python, or Scala for data processing and scripting
- Understanding of data security, privacy, and regulatory requirements including GDPR, HIPAA, and CCPA
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- Awareness of data governance
- Certifications in cloud data services
- Experience with real-time data processing and streaming using Kafka, Flink, or Spark Streaming
- Familiarity with machine learning and AI-driven data architectures
- Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps for data workflows
What We Do
Aptus Data Labs is a global data engineering and AI consulting company helping enterprises modernize their data landscapes, accelerate AI adoption, and build scalable digital and product capabilities. Its expertise spans artificial intelligence, generative AI, data engineering, cloud solutions, and industry platforms, supporting organizations in pharmaceuticals, financial services, manufacturing, supply chain, retail, consumer packaged goods, and technology.







