Tata Consultancy Services

Senior Data Architect

Tata Consultancy Services$125K — $140K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of overall IT experience with 5+ years in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, and Enterprise Data Management.
  • Strong experience in Data Architecture, Data Modeling, and Data Engineering.
  • Expertise in SQL and various database technologies.
  • Hands-on experience with Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, and GCP.
  • Experience with Big Data processing technologies such as Spark, Hadoop, and Kafka.
  • Strong knowledge of ETL/ELT tools (e.g., Ab Initio, Informatica, Talend).
  • Familiarity with data governance tools and a strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement the enterprise data architecture strategy and standards.
  • Architect end-to-end data pipelines and ETL/ELT frameworks.
  • Lead modernization initiatives from legacy systems to cloud environments.
  • Establish data governance and quality frameworks.
  • Collaborate with business and IT teams to create scalable data solutions.
  • Design real-time and batch data processing architectures.
  • Provide architectural guidance to development teams.

Benefits

  • Opportunities to work on cutting-edge AI/ML and advanced analytics initiatives.
  • Access to ongoing professional development and certifications.
  • Collaborative work environment with business and technical stakeholders.
  • Involvement in modernization projects that shape the data landscape.
Full Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

10+ years of overall IT experience with 5+ years in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, and Enterprise Data Management

Key Responsibilities
• Define and implement enterprise data architecture strategy, roadmap, and standards.
• Architect end-to-end data pipelines, ETL/ELT frameworks, and integration patterns.
• Lead modernization initiatives from legacy platforms to cloud-based data ecosystems.
• Define data governance, metadata management, lineage, and data quality frameworks.
• Collaborate with business and technology teams to translate requirements into scalable data solutions.
• Design real-time and batch data processing architectures.
• Provide architecture guidance to development teams
• Establish enterprise standards for master data management (MDM), reference data, and analytics enablement.
• Support AI/ML, reporting, BI, and advanced analytics initiatives

Required Skills & Qualifications

Technical Skills
• Strong experience in Data Architecture, Data Modeling, and Data Engineering.
• Expertise in SQL and database technologies
• Hands-on experience with Cloud Platforms:

o Amazon Web Services (AWS)

o Microsoft Azure

o Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Experience with Big Data & Data Processing:

o Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, Databricks
• Strong knowledge of ETL/ELT tools:

o Ab Initio, Informatica, Talend, DataStage, Airflow
• Experience with Cloud Data Warehouses:

o Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, Databricks
• Expertise in data modeling techniques:

o Conceptual, Logical, Physical Data Models

o Dimensional Modeling (Star/Snowflake Schema)

o Data Vault Modeling
• Familiarity with data governance tools and frameworks.
• Experience in API integrations, microservices, and event-driven architecture.
• Knowledge of Generative AI / AI-ready data architecture
• Knowledge of data mesh, data fabric, and modern data platforms

Architecture & Leadership
• Domain expertise in Banking and Financial sector
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks and best practices.
• Experience defining data standards, reusable frameworks, and architecture governance.
• Ability to lead architecture discussions with CXOs, business stakeholders, and engineering teams.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum delivery models.

Preferred Certifications
• AWS Certified Data Analytics / Solutions Architect
• Snowflake Certification
• Databricks Certification
• TOGAF (mandatory)

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
• Define and implement enterprise data architecture strategy, roadmap, and standards.
• Architect end-to-end data pipelines, ETL/ELT frameworks, and integration patterns.
• Lead modernization initiatives from legacy platforms to cloud-based data ecosystems.
• Define data governance, metadata management, lineage, and data quality frameworks.
• Collaborate with business and technology teams to translate requirements into scalable data solutions.
• Design real-time and batch data processing architectures.
• Provide architecture guidance to development teams
• Establish enterprise standards for master data management (MDM), reference data, and analytics enablement.
• Support AI/ML, reporting, BI, and advanced analytics initiatives

Salary Range: $125,000 to $140,000 per year

About Tata Consultancy Services

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an Indian multinational information technology (IT) services and consulting company, headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is a subsidiary of Tata Group and operates in 149 locations across 46 countries. TCS is the largest Indian company by market capitalization and is ranked 11th on the Forbes Global 2000 list of the world's biggest public companies. TCS is also the second-largest IT services company in the world by revenue and the largest employer of women in India. The company provides services in areas including IT, consulting, and business solutions.
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