Data Architect

About Position:

This role leads the enterprise modernization of the data platform, driving the migration from Informatica Power Center to Databricks on AWS. The Data Architect is responsible for defining the target-state architecture, migration strategy, and governance standards, while ensuring scalability, performance, and security. The role works closely with business and technical stakeholders to enable a modern, cloud-native, analytics-ready data ecosystem.

- Role:
Data Architect

- Location:

Pune,Bangalore

- Experience:

14 to 17 years
- Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

- Lead the enterprise migration from Informatica Power Center to Databricks, defining target-state architecture and migration strategy.
- Design and implement scalable, AWS-native data platforms using Databricks and Delta Lake.
- Establish standardized data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration frameworks aligned with modern ELT practices.
- Drive performance optimization, security, and governance across the data ecosystem.
- Facilitate architecture workshops, migration assessments, and stakeholder alignment.

Expertise You'll Bring:

- 12+ years of experience in data architecture and large-scale data engineering.
- Deep hands-on expertise in Informatica Power Center to Databricks migrations and performance tuning.
- Strong command of Databricks on AWS (PySpark, SQL, Delta Lake, Jobs, notebooks).
- Proven experience with AWS data services (S3, IAM, Glue, Lambda, Step Functions/MWAA, KMS, Secrets Manager).
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills

Benefits:

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
- Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
- Annual health check-ups
- Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

- We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
- Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
- If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

Let's unleash your full potential at Persistent
- "Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."