Data Architect / Engagement Lead

Job Description

Job Title: Data Architect / Engagement Lead Location: Chennai Reports To: CEO About the Company: Ignitho Inc. is a leading AI and data engineering company with a global presence, including US, UK, India, and Costa Rica offices. Visit our website to learn more about our work and culture: www.ignitho.com. Ignitho is a portfolio company of Nuivio Ventures Inc ., a venture builder dedicated to developing Enterprise AI product companies across various domains, including AI, Data Engineering, and IoT. Learn more about Nuivio at: www.nuivio.com. Job Summary: As the Data Architect and Engagement Lead, you will define the data architecture strategy and lead client engagements , ensuring alignment between data solutions and business goals . This dual role blends technical leadership with client-facing responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: Design scalable data architectures, including storage, processing, and integration layers. Lead technical discovery and requirements gathering sessions with clients. Provide architectural oversight for data and AI solutions . Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders . Define data governance, security, and compliance standards . Required Qualifications: Bachelors or Masters in computer science, Information Systems, or similar. 7+ years of experience in data architecture, with client-facing experience. Deep knowledge of data modelling , cloud data platforms (Snowflake / BigQuery/ Redshift / Azure), and orchestration tools. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and technical leadership skills. Familiarity with AI/ML systems and their data requirements is a strong plus.