Group Technical Architect

Job SummaryJob TitleData Lead – Azure Databricks / GCPJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Data Lead with 14+ years of experience in designing, building, and leading large-scale enterprise data platforms on Azure Databricks and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving data transformation initiatives, defining data architecture, leading engineering teams, and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions. The role requires strong leadership capabilities along with deep expertise in modern data engineering, cloud technologies, and analytics platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesData Strategy & LeadershipLead enterprise-wide data engineering and modernization initiatives.Define and implement cloud data strategies aligned with business objectives.Mentor and manage data engineers, solution architects, and technical leads.Collaborate with business stakeholders, product teams, and leadership to establish data roadmaps.Drive adoption of best practices in data governance, security, and architecture.Data Engineering & ArchitectureDesign and develop scalable data platforms using Azure Databricks and GCP services.Architect batch, streaming, and real-time data processing solutions.Build and optimize data pipelines using modern ETL/ELT frameworks.Define data models, data quality frameworks, and metadata management strategies.Ensure high availability, reliability, and scalability of data ecosystems.Cloud & Platform ManagementImplement end-to-end solutions on Azure and GCP cloud environments.Lead cloud migration and data modernization programs.Optimize cloud infrastructure utilization and cost management.Establish CI/CD, DevOps, and DataOps practices for data delivery.Analytics & GovernanceCollaborate with analytics and BI teams to enable self-service reporting and advanced analytics.Implement data governance, lineage, cataloging, and compliance frameworks.Establish monitoring, observability, and operational support processes.Skill RequirementsTechnical SkillsAzureAzure DatabricksAzure Data Factory (ADF)Azure Synapse AnalyticsAzure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (ADLS)Azure Event HubAzure FunctionsAzure DevOpsGCPBigQueryCloud StorageDataflowDataprocPub/SubComposer (Airflow)Cloud FunctionsIAM & Security ServicesData EngineeringApache Spark (PySpark/Scala)Delta LakeLakehouse ArchitectureETL/ELT FrameworksReal-time StreamingKafkaData Warehousing ConceptsProgrammingPythonSQLScala (Preferred)Shell ScriptingData ManagementData ModelingData GovernanceData Quality FrameworksMaster Data Management (MDM)Metadata ManagementDevOps & AutomationCI/CD PipelinesTerraformInfrastructure as Code (IaC)GitDockerKubernetes (Preferred)Experience leading distributed teams of Data Engineers and Technical Leads.Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.Proven ability to drive large-scale data transformation programs.Experience managing project delivery, risk mitigation, and resource planning.Strong mentoring and team development capabilities.Other RequirementsBachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related discipline.Azure and/or GCP Cloud certifications preferred.Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent client-facing, presentation, and communication skills.Experience in enterprise-scale data modernization, cloud migration, and analytics transformation programs.Experience with retail, banking, telecom, healthcare, or other large enterprise domains is preferred.