Principal IS Architect

Basic Qualifications:

• Master s degree in computer science & engineering preferred with 12-15 years of software development experience OR,
• Bachelor s degree in computer science & engineering preferred with 11-15 years of software development experience
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in technology, including at least 3 years in a data architecture and AI solution architect role.
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms, preferably Azure and GCP, and associated data and AI services.
• Proven experience in architecting and deploying scalable data solutions, including data lakes, warehouses, and streaming platforms.
• Working knowledge of tools/technologies like Azure Data Factory, Confluent Kafka, Spark, Databricks, BigQuery and Vertex AI.
• Deep understanding of AI/ML frameworks and tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Spark ML, or Azure ML.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Programming Languages: Proficiency in multiple languages (e.g., Python, Java,Data bricks, Vertex) is crucial and must
• Experienced with API integration, serverless, microservices architecture.
• Proficiency with programming languages like Python, Java, or Scala.
• Proficiency vAzure Data Factory, Confluent Kafka, Spark, Databricks, BigQuery and Vertex AI.
• Proficiency with AI/ML frameworks and tools such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, Spark ML, or Azure ML
• Solid understanding of data governance, security, privacy, and compliance standards.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in agile project environments

• Good to Have Skills

  Willingness to work on AI Applications
• Experience with popular large language models
• Experience with Langchain or llamaIndex framework for language models
• Experience with prompt engineering, model fine tuning
• Knowledge of NLP techniques for text analysis and sentiment analysis

Soft Skills:

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with global, remote teams.
• High degree of initiative and self-motivation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities successfully.
• Team-oriented, with a focus on achieving team goals.
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills.