Digital - Manager

GDS Assurance Digital offers solution and data architecture, application development, testing, and maintenance services to the global Assurance practice, supporting both proactive initiatives and specific client requests.

EY is seeking a Data Architect Manager to join the GDS Assurance Digital team in Bangalore, Noida, or Hyderabad, India. This role involves working on cutting-edge data solutions for clients worldwide.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelors degree (BE/BTech/MCA & MBA) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or related disciplines, with relevant industry experience.

9 to 14 years of overall IT experience.

Technical Expertise

Proven ability to design data strategies and architecture aligned with business goals.

Hands-on experience in managing end-to-end data lifecycle processes, including data ingestion, transformation, modeling, and consumption.

Core Technical Skills

• Cloud Data Technologies: Azure Data Factory (ADF), Databricks, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric, Service Bus, Event Hub.
• Data Management: Governance (Azure Purview), Data Quality, Master Data Management, Security, Authentication, Authorization, and Data Virtualization.
• Big Data Tools: Hadoop ecosystem, Kafka, Spark, Hive.
• Additional Skills: Data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, SAP BO; scripting languages including Python and Shell.
• Analytical and Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to quickly grasp complex concepts and apply technology for data modeling, analytics, visualization, or automation.
• Applies relevant standards, tools, and methodologies effectively.
• Works well independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a methodical and analytical approach.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Efficient at planning, scheduling, and tracking tasks to ensure timely and quality deliverables.
• Rapid learner with the ability to assimilate new technical knowledge and business insights.
• Customer-focused with strong listening, negotiation, and conflict-resolution abilities.

Additional Competencies

• Senior professionals are expected to nurture long-term client relationships, network actively, and identify new business opportunities.
• Responsible for delivering high-quality client services by overseeing daily engagement progress, updating engagement managers, and managing team performance.
• Skilled in preparing presentations and PowerPoint decks to communicate architectural solutions to diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with software development best practices.
• Excellent consulting, business communication, and quality assurance skills.
• Strong team player.

Role Details

• Position: Database Manager
• Industry: Accounting / Auditing
• Department: Engineering - Software & QA
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Category: DBA / Data Warehousing

Educational Requirements

• Undergraduate: B.Tech/B.E. (any specialization), or equivalent.
• Postgraduate: Any postgraduate degree, including MBA/PGDM or MCA.

Key Skills

• Data architecture, Microsoft Azure, Data Bricks, Data Quality, Master Data Management, Data Modeling, Data Ingestion, Data Transformation, Governance, Hive, Spark, Kafka, SQL Azure, Presentation Skills, Business Communication, Quality Process, Tableau.