Principal Solution Architect

We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Solution Architect to lead the design, development, and implementation of sophisticated cloud-based data solutions for our key clients.

The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise across multiple cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), data architecture paradigms, and modern data technologies. You will be instrumental in shaping data strategies, driving innovation through areas like GenAI and LLMs, and ensuring the successful delivery of complex data projects across various industries.

Key Responsibilities:

- Solution Design & Architecture: Lead the architecture and design of robust, scalable, and secure enterprise-grade data solutions, including data lakes, data warehouses, data mesh, and real-time data pipelines on AWS, Azure, and GCP.

- Client Engagement & Pre-Sales: Collaborate closely with clients to understand their business challenges, translate requirements into technical solutions, and present compelling data strategies. Support pre-sales activities, including proposal development and solution demonstrations.

- Data Strategy & Modernization: Drive data and analytics modernization initiatives, leveraging cloud-native services, Big Data technologies, GenAI, and LLMs to deliver transformative business value.

- Industry Expertise: Apply data architecture best practices across various industries (e.g., BFSI, Retail, Supply Chain, Manufacturing).

Required Qualifications & Skills:

Experience:

- 15+ years of experience in IT, with a significant focus on data architecture, solution architecture, and data engineering. Proven experience in a principal-level or lead architect role.

- Cloud Expertise: Deep, hands-on experience with major cloud platforms:

- Azure: (Microsoft Fabric, Data Lake, Power BI, Data Factory, Azure Purview ), good understanding of Azure Service Foundry, Agentic AI, copilot

- GCP: (Big Query, Vertex.AI, Gemini )

- Data Science Leadership: Understanding and experience in integrating AI/ML capabilities, including GenAI and LLMs, into data solutions.

- Leadership & Communication: Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage client relationships.

- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strategic mindset.

Education - Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Relevant certifications in AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, or Databricks.

- Experience with Agentic AI, hyper-intelligent automation