Data Architect
First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026.
Role Overview :
We are looking for a highly experienced Data Architect having 10+ years of experience with deep expertise across multiple cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hands-on experience in cloud-to-cloud migration initiatives.
The ideal candidate will lead the architecture, design, and modernization of large-scale data ecosystems as organizations transition workloads between clouds.
Key Responsibilities :
Cloud & Migration Architecture :
- Design end-to-end data architectures supporting Azure-AWS, AWS-GCP, or similar multi-cloud migration paths.
- Define migration strategies for data lakes, data warehouses, ETL/ELT pipelines, real-time processing layers, and analytical platforms.
- Conduct assessment of existing data platforms and propose modern cloud-native replacements.
Solution Design & Implementation :
- Architect scalable, secure, high-performance data solutions using services such as : Azure (ADF, ADLS, Synapse, Databricks), AWS (Glue, Redshift, EMR, S3, Athena), and GCP (BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, GCS).
- Drive design sessions, produce HLD/LLD, create data flow diagrams, and ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
Data Engineering Leadership :
- Guide engineering teams through redesign, code conversion, and cloud-native optimization.
Stakeholder & Technical Leadership :
- Work closely with business owners, product managers, platform leads, and engineering teams.
- Lead PoCs, evaluate emerging tools, and guide cloud-agnostic modernization roadmaps.
Soft Skills :
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to lead cross-functional technical teams.
- Analytical mindset, problem-solving skills, and ability to navigate ambiguity.
Skills :
- Data architecture, data governance, data integration, solution architecture
Skills
Data Architect, Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, DataLake, Data Warehousing, ETL, Synapse Analytics, Databricks, Data Engineering