Principal Solutions Architect

You are a highly experienced Principal Solution Architect responsible for leading the design, development, and implementation of sophisticated cloud-based data solutions for key clients. With deep technical expertise in multiple cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, as well as modern data technologies, your role is pivotal in shaping data strategies, driving innovation through GenAI and LLMs, and ensuring successful delivery of complex data projects across various industries. Your key responsibilities include leading the architecture and design of robust, scalable, and secure enterprise-grade data solutions like data lakes, data warehouses, data mesh, and real-time data pipelines on AWS, Azure, and GCP. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with clients to understand their business challenges, translate requirements into technical solutions, and present compelling data strategies. Supporting pre-sales activities, including proposal development and solution demonstrations, is also a crucial aspect of your role. Furthermore, you are expected to drive data and analytics modernization initiatives by leveraging cloud-native services, Big Data technologies, GenAI, and LLMs to deliver transformative business value. Applying data architecture best practices across various industries such as BFSI, Retail, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing is also a key part of your responsibilities. To qualify for this position, you should have at least 10 years of experience in IT, focusing on data architecture, solution architecture, and data engineering, with proven experience in a principal-level or lead architect role. Deep, hands-on experience with major cloud platforms like Azure (Microsoft Fabric, Data Lake, Power BI, Data Factory, Azure Purview) and GCP (Big Query, Vertex.AI, Gemini) is essential. Additionally, you should have expertise in integrating AI/ML capabilities, including GenAI and LLMs, into data solutions, strong leadership and communication skills, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and a Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, or a related field. Preferred qualifications include relevant certifications in AWS, Azure, GCP, Snowflake, or Databricks, as well as experience with Agentic AI and hyper-intelligent automation.,