Data Solution Architect

Hello We are actively looking for a Data Solution Architect – Enterprise Data Strategy & Modernization. If you or your consultant are actively looking for a new job please share your profile. Job Title: Data Solution Architect – Enterprise Data Strategy & Modernization Location: San Diego, CA (4 days a week onsite) Experience Level: Senior (15+ years) Duration : 12 Months Overview We are seeking a visionary and technically adept Data Solution Architect with over 15 years of experience in the data domain to lead enterprise-wide data strategy, modernization initiatives, and support the evolution of AI-driven capabilities. This role is pivotal in shaping our customer data ecosystem, enabling scalable, secure, and intelligent data solutions that align with business goals and future innovation. Key Responsibilities • Enterprise Data Strategy & Architecture • Define and execute enterprise-wide data strategy aligned with business objectives. • Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance data platforms across cloud and hybrid environments. • Establish data governance, metadata management, and data quality frameworks. • Data Modernization & Transformation • Lead modernization efforts including migration from legacy systems to cloud-native data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS, GCP). • Design and implement data lakes, data warehouses, and real-time streaming architectures. • Drive adoption of modern data technologies such as Delta Lake, Snowflake, Databricks, Kafka, etc. • AI & Advanced Analytics Enablement • Collaborate with AI/ML teams to ensure data architecture supports model training, deployment, and monitoring. • Design data pipelines optimized for AI workloads, including feature stores and model-ready datasets. • Provide hands-on support in integrating AI solutions into business processes. • Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership • Partner with business, engineering, and analytics teams to translate requirements into technical solutions. • Mentor data engineers and architects, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. • Present architectural vision and roadmaps to executive leadership and technical teams. Required Qualifications • 15+ years of experience in data architecture, engineering, and strategy. • Proven track record in executing enterprise data strategies and modernization programs. • Experience with AI/ML data enablement and familiarity with tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, MLflow, etc. • Proficiency in SQL, Python, Spark, and data orchestration tools • Excellent communication and leadership skills with ability to influence across levels. Preferred Qualifications • Certifications in cloud architecture (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Data Engineer). • Familiarity with data mesh, data fabric, and emerging architectural paradigms. • Background in regulated industries manufacturing is a plus. Thank You Satti Reddy