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Principal Data Architect

Inficare

Role: Principal Data Architect


Location: Flexible / Hybrid (NY/NJ)


Full Time job role

Role Overview


The Principal Data Architect will lead the design and evolution of enterprise-scale data and AI platforms, enabling advanced analytics, Generative AI, and data-driven decision-making. This role requires deep expertise across cloud ecosystems, modern data architectures, and AI/ML frameworks, with a strong focus on governance, scalability, and security.

Key Responsibilities


1. Data Platform Architecture

  • Architect scalable, high-performance cloud data platforms across hyperscaler's (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
  • Design and implement modern data stack solutions leveraging technologies such as Snowflake and Databricks.
  • Define data ingestion, transformation, and serving architectures supporting real-time and batch workloads.
  • Drive standardization of data architecture patterns across the organization.
2. AI & Machine Learning Architecture
  • Design and implement architectures for:
    • Generative AI solutions
    • Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
    • Vector databases and semantic search frameworks
    • Agentic AI frameworks and orchestration patterns
  • Define and operationalize MLOps and LLMOps pipelines for model lifecycle management.
  • Enable scalable deployment and monitoring of AI/ML models in production environments.
3. Data Governance, Security & Compliance
  • Establish enterprise-wide data governance frameworks covering:
    • Data quality and validation standards
    • Data lineage and traceability
    • Master Data Management (MDM)
  • Implement AI governance controls to:
    • Mitigate model hallucinations
    • Ensure explainability and reliability
    • Protect data privacy and regulatory compliance
  • Define access control, encryption, and security best practices for data and AI platforms.
Required Skills & Expertise
  • Strong experience in cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Deep expertise in modern data platforms: Snowflake, Databricks
  • Hands-on experience in AI/ML architecture, including GenAI and RAG
  • Knowledge of vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, FAISS, or equivalent)
  • Experience with MLOps/LLMOps tools and frameworks
  • Strong understanding of data governance, privacy, and compliance standards
  • Proven ability to design and scale enterprise data platforms
Leadership & Stakeholder Management
  • Provide architectural leadership across multiple programs and portfolios
  • Collaborate with business, engineering, and AI teams to align architecture with business outcomes
  • Mentor senior engineers and architects on best practices
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in BFSI or regulated industries
  • Exposure to large-scale AI transformation initiatives
  • Certifications in cloud or data platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP/Snowflake/Databricks)
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