Job Title : Senior Data Architect - GenAI, Snowflake & Azure
Experience : 10+ Years
Job Type : Full-time based
Location : Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Mumbai
Work Model : Hybrid
About the Role :
We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Architect to join as a forward-deployed engineer within our clients data and AI engineering initiatives. This role demands strong hands-on expertise in Snowflake, Azure, Python, and GenAI technologies, along with a proven ability to interface directly with business stakeholders.
As a senior technical contributor, you will help shape data and GenAI strategies, drive the design and implementation of advanced AI / ML-infused data solutions, and support both structured project deliverables and ad-hoc analytics needs.
Key Responsibilities :
- Work closely with business and technical stakeholders to identify, design, and implement GenAI and analytics-driven solutions aligned with business goals.
- Architect and develop GenAI-infused pipelines, LLM-based chatbots, and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) solutions using Snowflake Cortex and other modern AI / ML tools.
- Leverage Snowflakes native ML / Cortex capabilities to enable advanced use cases.
- Design scalable data architectures using Azure data services, ensuring alignment with governance and security standards.
- Build and maintain end-to-end data pipelines using Python, SQL, and modern cloud-native tools.
- Respond to and support ad-hoc analytical requests, working with Power BI and other tools to create dashboards or reports as needed.
- Serve as a technical thought leader and advisor on AI / ML adoption and data strategy.
- Guide and collaborate with cross-functional teams including data engineers, analysts, and domain experts.
Required Skills and Experience Expertise :
10+ years of overall experience in data architecture, engineering, or analytics roles.3+ years hands-on experience with Snowflake, including use of Cortex, UDFs, Streams, Tasks, and data modeling.3+ years experience in Python for data workflows, ML, or integration.3+ years experience working on Azure Cloud (Data Factory, Synapse, Azure ML, Blob Storage, etc.).Expertise in advanced SQL performance tuning, complex joins, window functions, and modeling.Experience with GenAI / LLMs / AI / ML frameworks, including RAG architecture, prompt engineering, or using OpenAI / Azure OpenAI, LangChain, etc.2+ years experience with Power BI (optional but preferred) building data visualizations and reporting solutions.Soft Skills :
Strong customer-facing orientation able to engage, understand needs, and articulate solutions effectively.Excellent communication skills both technical and business-level.Demonstrated business acumen and ability to align technical work with organizational strategy (nice to have).Ability to manage multiple priorities, deliver under tight deadlines, and operate with minimal supervision.Preferred Qualifications :
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field.Exposure to MLOps, DevOps, data governance frameworks, and cloud security best practices.Experience in enterprise environments, especially in BFSI, Retail, or Healthcare domains.Familiarity with tools like Git, Jira, CI / CD pipelines, or containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.Why This Role ?
Opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and enterprise data strategy.Influence strategic technical decisions and deliver impactful GenAI solutions.Be part of business-critical initiatives, engaging directly with CxOs, product leaders, and engineering teams.Flexibility in work model and location across Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, and Mumbai.(ref : hirist.tech)