Data Platform Architect

ServiceNow is seeking a Data Platform Architect for Enterprise Data Team based out of Hyderabad. This is a senior individual contributor role with hands-on exposure into solution design for the end-end data ecosystem. The data platform architect will provide technical expertise to Analytics org on various strategic programs as well as Enterprise initiatives. The solution architect will lead the tech roadmap, technical evaluations, bring in architecture value additions, best practices, provide optimal design recommendations and help in building next gen analytics.

• Platform Design and Architecture:
  • Lead the design and development of the data platform architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, reliability, and security
  • Define and implement Standards for data modeling, data integration, and data lifecycle management
  • Well versed with modern data platform stack with end-end coverage to build large scale Data and AI solutions
  • Create blueprints for data pipelines, data lakes, data warehouses, and analytical systems
  • Provide technical leadership in choosing appropriate technologies for data processing, cloud compute, and storage solutions
• Technical Solutions and Roadmap:
  • Influence enterprise architecture design conversations and deliver sophisticated data solutions
  • Work closely with leaders, data engineers, data scientists, and analysts to define and refine data platform requirements
  • Lead cross-functional teams to develop and integrate new data products and solutions
  • Understand business needs and translate them into data solutions and architecture roadmap that add value to the organization
• Cloud usage and Governance:
  • Design and implement cloud-based solutions for data processing and storage (e.g. Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, GCP etc)
  • Optimize cloud resources for cost efficiency, performance, and availability
  • Ensure the security and compliance of data platforms, addressing regulatory and privacy concerns
  • Develop strategies to enforce data governance policies, ensuring data quality, consistency, and integrity across systems
  • Design data security measures and control access to sensitive data through role-based access and encryption
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement:
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends in data architecture, big data, cloud computing, and AI
  • Recommend and lead initiatives to improve the performance, scalability, and efficiency of data processing and storage systems
  • Act as the Data Architecture subject matter expert to drive the innovation for the company
• Documentation and Technical design:
  • Produce detailed documentation for platform architecture, data models, and data workflows
  • Well versed with technical design, diagrams, and documentation tools Qualifications

What you need to be successful in this role:

• Experience in designing and implementing end-to-end data platforms, including data lakes, data warehouses, and data integration pipelines.