Cloud Data Architect

Cloud Data ArchitectCloud Data Architect in Data & Analytics will play a key role in driving solution architecture design, evaluation, and selection, buy vs. build decisions, and early-phase project estimates which contribute to the business case. Partner with Key Roles (Business and Technology) to shape the Cloud Data & Analytics strategy, provide hands on guidance to convert the strategy to architecture/Solutions that are aligned to architecture standards and principles, leverage common solutions and services, and meet the financial targets (costs and benefits) and actionable plan. Furthermore, shape large Data and Analytics opportunities for TCS. Prior experience in Banking Financial and Insurance combined with strong articulation skills, strategic Thinking exposure, Leadership traits, Strong business acumen, Customer focus, Social are essential.Must Have skills: Cloud Data Architect, Snowflake, demonstrate hands-on on Databricks (Delta Lake, Unity Catalogue), Snowflake, Cortex AI, FiveTran, DBT. On Data front Hands on in Data Quality, Data Governance, MDM and Data Modeling (Data Products, Data Mesh, Data vault)Roles & ResponsibilitiesStrong experience in Cloud Data Architecture and Roadmap and effectively engaging various client Stakeholders on the architecture proposition.Strong experience in Solution Architecture (Data & Analytics)Must have prior experience building large scale enterprise data architectures using commercial and/or open source Data Analytics technologies. Must demonstrate knowledge of data architecture patternsStrong cloud architecture expertise (Azure, AWS, GCP) across large project with minimum 2-3 years experience in doing cloud projectsStrong solution implementation experience (platform engineering, developer experience)Data modelling and architecting skills including strong foundation in data warehousing concepts, data normalization, dimensional data modelling and a variety of data models including data vaultDemonstrated experience across different data platform such as Databricks (Delta Lake, Unity Catalogue), Snowflake and Cortex AI, FiveTran, dbt, Data Virtualization toolsDemonstrated experience in Big Data, data warehouse, data analytics projects, and/or any Information Management related projectsLead transformation effort for Large opportunities i.e. build strategy and multi-year Transformation roadmap for our customersStrong ability and experience in engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersStrong teaming, communications and analytical skillsDedicated, resourceful and able to work under pressureAs part of Presales support, should be able to shape large multi-million value Deals both proactive and reactive by driving TCS positioning with customers and build business for TCSDevelop Point of views, solution approaches & pitches for new opportunitiesDefine Data and Technology Architecture and patterns on-prem/hybrid/Cloud using native and other partners/tools with recommendations that suits customer's context and objectivesOn Data front strong in Data Governance, MDM and Data ModelingDrive and Participate in Architecture reviews both internal and client teamsOversee data management, warehousing, integration, data movement, and delivery across assigned data initiatives.Examine data, processes, and technologies to determine the current state and critical problems of Customer's data and analytics journeyResearch and make recommendations for training, equipment, and technology to improve data useBuild connect with Client's Senior Leadership CXOs/D&A Heads and work with them to develop clear Data and Analytics Strategy and Architecture that supports their business goals and objectives.