Description :

We are seeking an experienced IT Architect (Data Lake & Integration) to lead the end-to-end architecture of enterprise-scale Data Lake and system integration initiatives.

This role serves as the single technical point of contact, owning architectural direction, standards, and technical governance across platforms and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in cloud data platforms, integration architecture, and enterprise data governance, with the ability to translate business and engineering requirements into scalable, secure, and compliant architectures.

Key Responsibilities :

- Define, design, and govern end-to-end Data Lake and integration architecture across enterprise systems

- Establish data contracts, schemas, and integration standards to ensure consistency and interoperability

- Lead system interaction mapping, interface definitions, and integration strategies

- Ensure architectures meet security, scalability, performance, and compliance requirements

- Act as the primary technical authority for data and integration initiatives

- Support proofs of concept (POCs), dry runs, architecture reviews, and technical sign-offs

- Collaborate with engineering teams, data architects, governance teams, and business stakeholders

- Provide architectural guidance throughout the solution lifecycle, from design to deployment

Required Skills & Experience :

- 8+ years of experience in Solution Architecture / Data Architecture / IT Architecture

- Strong hands-on experience with cloud-based data platforms and integration technologies

- Solid understanding of enterprise integration patterns, APIs, and data pipelines

- Knowledge of metadata management, data governance, and enterprise architecture frameworks

- Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications :

- Experience architecting enterprise Data Lake or lakehouse platforms

- Exposure to hybrid or multi-cloud environments

- Familiarity with security, compliance, and regulatory requirements in enterprise systems