Application Architect

Project Role :Application Architect




Project Role Description :Provide functional and/or technical expertise to plan, analyze, define and support the delivery of future functional and technical capabilities for an application or group of applications. Assist in facilitating impact assessment efforts and in producing and reviewing estimates for client work requests.


Must have skills :Manufacturing Operations



Good to have skills :NA
Minimum

15 year(s) of experience is required



Educational Qualification :BE, BTECH

Job Title:Industrial Data ArchitectDepartment:Tech Architecture Group


Summary:We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Industrial Data Architect with a proven track record in providing functional and/or technical expertise to plan, analyse, define and support the delivery of future functional and technical capabilities for an application or group of applications. Well versed with OT data quality, Data modelling, data governance, data contextualization, database design, and data warehousing.
Must have Skills:Domain knowledge in areas of Manufacturing IT OT in one or more of the following verticals Automotive, Discrete Manufacturing, Consumer Packaged Goods, Life ScienceKey Responsibilities:

Industrial Data Architect will be responsible for developing and overseeing the industrial data architecture strategies to support advanced data analytics, business intelligence, and machine learning initiatives. This role involves collaborating with various teams to design and implement efficient, scalable, and secure data solutions for industrial operations.

Focused on designing, building, and managing the data architecture of industrial systems.

Assist in facilitating impact assessment efforts and in producing and reviewing estimates for client work requests.

Own the offerings and assets on key components of data supply chain, data governance, curation, data quality and master data management, data integration, data replication, data virtualization.

Create scalable and secure data structures, integrating with existing systems and ensuring efficient data flow.
Qualifications:

Data Modeling and Architecture:oProficiency in data modeling techniques (conceptual, logical, and physical models).oKnowledge of database design principles and normalization.oExperience with data architecture frameworks and methodologies (e.g., TOGAF).

Database Technologies:oRelational Databases:Expertise in SQL databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server.oNoSQL Databases:Experience with at least one of the NoSQL databases like MongoDB, Cassandra, and Couchbase for handling unstructured data.oGraph Databases:Proficiency with at least one of the graph databases such as Neo4j, Amazon Neptune, or ArangoDB. Understanding of graph data models, including property graphs and RDF (Resource Description Framework).oQuery Languages:Experience with at least one of the query languages like Cypher (Neo4j), SPARQL (RDF), or Gremlin (Apache TinkerPop). Familiarity with ontologies, RDF Schema, and OWL (Web Ontology Language). Exposure to semantic web technologies and standards.

Data Integration and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load):oProficiency in ETL tools and processes (e.g., Talend, Informatica, Apache NiFi).oExperience with data integration tools and techniques to consolidate data from various sources.

IoT and Industrial Data Systems:oFamiliarity with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platforms and protocols (e.g., MQTT, OPC UA).oExperience with either of IoT data platforms like AWS IoT, Azure IoT Hub, and Google Cloud IoT Core.oExperience working with one or more of Streaming data platforms like Apache Kafka, Amazon Kinesis, Apache FlinkoAbility to design and implement real-time data pipelines. Familiarity with processing frameworks such as Apache Storm, Spark Streaming, or Google Cloud Dataflow.oUnderstanding of event-driven design patterns and practices. Experience with message brokers like RabbitMQ or ActiveMQ.oExposure to the edge computing platforms like AWS IoT Greengrass or Azure IoT Edge

AI/ML, GenAI:oExperience working on data readiness for feeding into AI/ML/GenAI applicationsoExposure to machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Keras.

Cloud Platforms:oExperience with cloud data services from at least one of the providers like AWS (Amazon Redshift, AWS Glue), Microsoft Azure (Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory), and Google Cloud Platform (BigQuery, Dataflow).

Data Warehousing and BI Tools:oExpertise in data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery).oProficiency with Business Intelligence (BI) tools such as Tableau, Power BI, and QlikView.

Data Governance and Security:oUnderstanding of data governance principles, data quality management, and metadata management.oKnowledge of data security best practices, compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), and data masking techniques.

Big Data Technologies:oExperience in big data platforms and tools such as Hadoop, Spark, and Apache Kafka.oUnderstanding of distributed computing and data processing frameworks.

Excellent Communication:Superior written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Problem-Solving Acumen:A passion for tackling intricate challenges and devising elegant solutions.

Collaborative Spirit:A track record of successful collaboration with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Certifications:AWS Certified Data Engineer Associate / Microsoft Certified:Azure Data Engineer Associate / Google Cloud Certified Professional Data Engineer certification is mandatory

Minimum of 14-18 years progressive information technology experience.


 Qualifications 

BE, BTECH