Data Architect

Job Role: Data Architect

Exp: 8+ years

Location: Hyderabad

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop scalable, secure, and resilient technology solution architectures for initiatives, that meets business requirements, support operational needs, and are aligned to the enterprise Architecture and business strategy.
• Define current and target state. Ensure architectural solutions adhere to scalability, security, performance, and compliance standards. Lead the adoption of cloud-based, API-first, and event-driven architectures to enhance agility and flexibility.
• Option Analysis - Identify and evaluate solution options, develop option papers, and drive decision making. Ensures that the solution balances functional, service quality and systems management requirements.
• Work collaboratively with:
• Business analysts in planning the approach and help developing non-functional requirements for initiatives.
• Program and Project managers to ensure timely delivery of conceptual design, HLSD, support Business case development
• Plan and execute delivery of Conceptual designs and or HLSDs for Technical Service Review Boards (TSRBs)
• During the execution of a program or project be the Design Authority for Solution design need to guide Developers, Testers, and other stakeholders on Technical solution design
• Select appropriate design standards, methods and tools, consistent with agreed solution architectures and ensures they are applied effectively.
• Identify and document current integration architecture and develop target state integration architecture in alignment with program architecture, guard rails and re-using integration patterns
• Define best practices for API management, middleware integration (experience with Boomi is highly desirable), and messaging frameworks (Experience with Azure Service Bus is highly desirable, Kafka, etc.).
• Ensure real-time data synchronization and process orchestration across HR, Finance, and IT ecosystems.
• Identify process automation opportunities within HR, Payroll, and workforce management to enhance efficiency and reduce manual efforts.
• Work with Automation COE in help designing and Implement RPA (Robotic Process Automation), AI-driven decision-making, and low-code/no-code workflow automation solutions.
• Work with DevOps and IT teams to automate infrastructure, deployments, and application monitoring.
• Define and implement CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to accelerate digital transformation.

Skills Required

• A minimum of 8+ years software development experience
• At least 5 years as a Data Architect and designing and implementing technology solutions that support business transformation and operational efficiency.
• Strong foundation of knowledge around Azure cloud services (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS)
• Proven experience in developing option papers, and drive decision-making.
• Foundational to advanced background in Data Architecture (Strongly desired) Background in Developing ETL workflows, data lakes, and real-time data processing pipelines for HR analytics and reporting (strongly desired)
• Experience in developing integration architectures and enterprise systems integrations such as ERP (Microsoft Dynamics), CRM, customer facing applications etc.
• Experience on architecting solutions for transformational projects and successful transitions to implementation support teams.
• Strong knowledge of integration patterns and the ability to evaluate and choose the appropriate pattern.
• Agile and Waterfall development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills leveraging all available resources.
• Experience with ETL and EAI
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern architectural frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, microservices, event-driven architectures). Expertise in API design (REST, GraphQL), middleware platforms (Boomi),
• Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD), and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• The following skills and experience would be advantageous: Azure Cloud, Experience in HR domain, Boomi
• Licences/Accreditations/ Memberships: Azure Solution Architect / Boomi Architecture (Nice to have) / ToGAF (Nice to have) /Experience in using Tools like Ardoc, MS DevOps (nice to have)

About Softobiz:

Innovation begins with like-minded people aiming to transform the world together. At Softobiz, we invite you to become a part of an organization that has been helping clients transform their business by fusing insights, creativity, and technology. With a team of 150+ technology enthusiasts, we have been trusted by leading enterprises around the globe for over 12+ years.

At Softobiz, we foster a culture of equality, learning, collaboration, and creative freedom, empowering our employees to grow and excel in their careers. Our technical craftsmen are pioneers in the latest technologies like AI, machine learning, and product development.

Why Should You Join Softobiz?

- Work with technical craftsmen who are pioneers in the latest technologies.

- Access training sessions and skill-enhancement courses for personal and professional growth.

- Be rewarded for exceptional performance and celebrate success through engaging parties.

- Experience a culture that embraces diversity and creates an inclusive environment for all employees.

Softobiz is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or marital status.

For more information about our solutions and organization, visit www.softobiz.com,

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