Enterprise Data Architect

66degrees is a leading consulting and professional services company specializing in developing AI-focused, data-led solutions leveraging the latest advancements in cloud technology. With unmatched engineering capabilities and vast industry experience, we help the world's leading brands transform their business challenges into opportunities and shape the future of work. At 66degrees, we believe in embracing challenges and winning together. These values guide us in achieving our goals as a company and for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way. Please Note*** Work Location - Bengaluru or Pune*** We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Data Architect to join our team, focusing on Data engineering, Data Analytics/Visualization, and cloud engineering. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in shaping our technology landscape, participating in project delivery, and contributing to presales activities during lean periods. Responsibilities include: - Designing and overseeing enterprise-wide Data engineering, Data modeling, Data Analytics, and cloud architecture based solutions - Leading and participating in large-scale projects, integrating solutions across cloud, data engineering, Analytics practices - Engaging in customer-facing roles, including presales activities and project delivery - Developing robust data governance frameworks to ensure compliance with regulations like GDPR, CCPA, or other industry standards - Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align technology solutions with business objectives - Staying current with emerging technologies and industry trends, particularly in cloud computing - Building reusable assets, frameworks, and accelerators to enhance delivery efficiency - Participating in and potentially leading architectural reviews and governance processes - Contributing to the development of architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices - Traveling as required, particularly to the UK, for customer engagements and project work Qualifications: - 12-15 years of total experience in IT, with a minimum of 3 years in an Enterprise Data Architect capacity - Strong expertise in data and cloud technologies, with hands-on experience in data architecture, cloud migrations, and modern data platforms - Knowledge of design patterns and architectural styles - Experience with data modeling and database design - Experience with Google Cloud Platform is a MUST, having used Google products on the data side; multi-cloud expertise is a plus - Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale, complex systems - Familiarity with modern data tools such as dbt, Snowflake, and Kafka, as well as proficiency in SQL and Python - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences - Strong leadership and mentoring skills,