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Senior Data Architect

Senior Data Architect

Creative Synergies GroupBengaluru, Karnataka, India
8 days ago
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Creative Synergies Group Overview

  • Creative is a leading Global Technology Services firm delivering innovative solutions that build upon synergies between our Deep Engineering Domain Expertise and Digital Engineering Services
  • We work with clients across the Global Transportation, Energy / Process, Industrial Products, Hi-Tech, and EdTech verticals
  • Creative’s global team of 1,500+ “Can-Do” engineers collaborate with our 40+ Fortune 500 clients to help them achieve their strategic and operational objectives (Including Google, GM, Samsung, Tesla, Mercedes, Sony, Mitsubishi)
  • 95% of our revenue comes from US, Europe, Japan based customers

Service Offerings :

Data, Analytics, and AI Engineering Services

Digital Product and Platform Engineering

Intelligent Connected Product Engineering.

  • Vehicle Centric Electronics
  • Connected Car Solutions
  • Mobile Robotics
  • Industrial IoT

    • Digital Manufacturing

    Digital Plant Engineering

    Founder / CEO : Dr. Mukesh Gandhi

    Former Michigan State University Professor (1984 - 1999)

  • Published Ground-Breaking Technical Publications and Books
  • Supervised PhD, Masters and Undergraduate Research Students - Who Are Now Leaders and Decision Makers In Industry And Academia
  • Awarded Over $15 Million For Pioneering Research from National Science Foundation (NSF), US Army Research Office (ARO), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

    • Founder / CEO of Quantech Global Services

  • Pioneering US-Indian Services company to serve major global automotive OEMs (GM, Ford, Nissan, Peugeot) from India-based delivery centers in the early 2000s
  • Acquired by Wipro (NYSE : WIT)

    • Former Wipro, EDS Chief Executive

    Founded Creative Synergies Group In 2011

    Locations : Headquartered in the U.S., multiple delivery centers in India (Bengaluru, Pune), branch offices in Germany, U.K, Netherlands and Japan

    Culture : Creative has a flat organization and an agile culture of positivity, entrepreneurial spirit, customer centricity, teamwork, and meritocracy

    Creative Synergies Group 3 Year Vision

  • Continue growing overall business at 40% per year for the next 3 years
  • Establish Leadership in AI / ML Engineering Services
  • Substantially expand revenues in Electronics, Connected Vehicle Solutions, Mobile Robots, Industrial IoT
  • Meaningfully expand into EdTech
  • Explore niche acquisitions in the U.S.

    • About the Role :

    We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Architect who possesses a comprehensive skill set encompassing Data Architecture, Data Engineering, and Data Modeling to join our team. This is a hands-on role where you will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and governance of our Enterprise Data Model within a Data Lake at an enterprise scale. You will also serve as the primary guardian of the Enterprise Data Model , ensuring adherence to best practices in data governance, quality, and architecture.

    As a key member of the data team, you will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, cross-functional data teams, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to implement data solutions that support data-driven decision-making at scale.

    Key Responsibilities :

    Data Architecture & Modeling :

  • Lead the design and implementation of Enterprise Data Architecture and Data Modeling strategies for a scalable Data Lake at an enterprise level.
  • Act as the primary guardian of the Enterprise Data Model and ensure consistency across all data domains.
  • Develop and govern Data Models including Star Schema, Data Vault Methodologies , and Analytical / Semantic Models to support business and analytical needs.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders and data teams to define and implement Data Architecture Principles that align with organizational goals.

    • PostgreSQL Management :

  • Work with very large datasets (hundreds of millions of records) efficiently and reliably.
  • Expertise in PostgreSQL clustering, replication and high-availability configurations
  • Familiarity with PostgreSQL backups, recovery procedures and disaster recovery strategies.
  • Experience in managing and optimizing PostgreSQL database performance, including query optimization, indexing and partitioning.
  • Lead efforts to harden PostgreSQL environments against internal and external threats
  • Define and enforce database security policies, including role-based access control, encryption, and auditing

    • Governance & Standards :

  • Promote and enforce Data Governance , Data Quality , and Model Governance practices across critical data projects.
  • Work with stakeholders to ensure the application of Data Architecture Policies , Standards , and Guiding Principles in all data-related projects.
  • Ensure the Reference Architecture is adhered to by all teams.

    • Collaboration & Consultation :

  • Act as a Data and Model Governance Consultant , educating internal teams on data governance, architecture principles, and best practices.
  • Provide technical guidance and support to data engineering teams to ensure compliance with Data & Analytics Principles in areas like new dataset creation, pipeline design, and data integration.

    • Technical Documentation :

  • Write detailed design specifications and documentation to clearly communicate architectural and modeling decisions.
  • Demonstrate design and technology approaches through prototypes and proofs of concept.

    • Optimization & Innovation :

  • Continuously assess and recommend opportunities for Data Architecture Enrichment and Optimization .
  • Work closely with cross-functional data owners, SMEs, and teams to monitor and manage Data Health .

    • Cloud and AI / ML Exposure (Nice to Have) :

  • Work on cloud-based data architectures, ensuring integration and alignment with modern cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Exposure to AI / ML frameworks and support integration of advanced analytics into the data platform.

    • Stakeholder Management :

  • Build strong relationships with business and technical stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver data solutions that support organizational goals.
  • Communicate complex data architecture concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

    • About Candidate :

    You are an experienced Data Architect with a proven track record of designing and implementing data solutions at an enterprise scale. You possess expertise in data modeling , cloud architecture , and data governance while having hands-on experience with data engineering . You are a problem solver who thrives in a collaborative environment and can effectively manage multiple stakeholders across the organization.

    Qualifications : Experience :

  • Minimum of 10+ years of experience in data, digital, technology or analytical roles.
  • Expertise in installing, configuring, securing and maintaining PostgreSQL databases.
  • Deep understanding of networking concepts, including setting up PostgreSQL replication (master-slave, master-master), failover and clustering.
  • Expertise in query performance tuning, using tools like pg_stat_statements, EXPLAIN ANALYZE and server settings to optimize database performance. Experience with PostgreSQL-specific tools such as pgAdmin, pgBouncer, pgBadger, pg_repack etc.
  • Extensive experience in Data Architecture Design, Data Modeling , including Star Schema , Data Vault and Analytical / Semantic Models with Peformance Tuning
  • Expertise in industry-standard data modeling tools such as Erwin .
  • Solid understanding of Data Platform and Data Warehouse frameworks, including data integration patterns and architecture.
  • Collaborate with DevOps and application teams to optimize query performance and database architecture
  • Conduct regular security assessments, patching, and vulnerability remediation
  • Automate monitoring, backups, and failover strategies using industry best practices
  • Provide expert-level troubleshooting and root cause analysis for database-related incidents
  • Experience in Cloud Architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern data platforms such as Snowflake .
  • Experience working with metadata management , including business and technical metadata , data cataloging , quality , governance , taxonomy , and ontology .

    • Technical Skills :

  • Strong knowledge of Data Governance , Data Quality , and Data Modeling best practices.
  • Hands-on expertise in Cloud-based Architecture (AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Experience in integrating AI / ML frameworks into data platforms.
  • Ability to write clear design specifications and technical documentation.
  • Proven ability to mentor and guide teams on Data Architecture Principles .

    • Certifications :

    Relevant certifications in Cloud-based Architecture (AWS, Azure, or GCP) are a plus.

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