{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a4bc17f357a3ff0f85f09609","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a4bc17f357a3ff0f85f09609","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a4bc17f357a3ff0f85f09609","title":"Lead Solution Cloud Architect – Data & Cloud Platforms","description":"EXL is seeking a Lead Solution Cloud Architect to design, deliver, and oversee enterprise-scale cloud and data platform solutions for clients.This is a senior consulting role, combining solution architecture, hands-on delivery, and client engagement. You will guide engineering teams, advise stakeholders, and ensure solutions meet scalability, security, performance, and cost standards.We are looking for an architect who thrives in client-facing consulting engagements, stays hands-on with technology, and partners closely with engineering teams to deliver modern data platforms.Key ResponsibilitiesSolution Architecture & ConsultingLead solution discovery and architecture design for client engagementsTranslate business requirements into scalable, end-to-end technical solutionsDefine architectures across data ingestion, processing, storage, analytics, and integration layersConduct architecture workshops, design reviews, and technical presentations with clientsEnsure solutions meet enterprise standards, security, and governance policiesCloud & Data Platform ArchitectureArchitect enterprise-grade AWS cloud solutions (EC2, S3, Glue, Lambda, Kinesis, IAM, Redshift, EMR)Design Databricks Lakehouse solutions (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Spark optimization, MLOps)Build scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and streaming architecturesDefine reusable patterns and best practices for modern cloud platforms(Preferred) Architect Azure hybrid cloud solutions (Azure Databricks, ADLS, ADF, Synapse)Delivery LeadershipLead end-to-end delivery of cloud data platforms across consulting engagementsPartner with data engineering and DevOps teams to ensure successful implementationGuide technical teams through architecture decisions, design reviews, and complex problem resolutionDrive continuous improvement and optimization of client solutionsTechnical LeadershipProvide guidance to engineering and analytics teams on best practicesEstablish standards for data governance, CI/CD, automation, and securityEvaluate emerging cloud technologies and frameworks relevant to analytics and data platformsRequired Skills & Experience8–15 years of IT experience with strong focus on cloud, data engineering, and enterprise architecture5+ years hands-on experience architecting production solutions on AWS3+ years strong experience in Databricks (Spark, Delta Lake, MLflow, Unity Catalog)Proficiency in Python, SQL, PySpark, and distributed data frameworksDeep understanding of data modeling, governance, metadata management, and modern security practicesExperience with CI/CD pipelines, Terraform / CloudFormation, GitOps, and end-to-end automationStrong knowledge of cloud networking, VPCs, IAM, encryption, and security frameworksPreferred SkillsExperience with Azure cloud services (Azure Databricks, ADLS, Synapse, ADF, Azure DevOps)Experience with real-time or streaming data architecturesExposure to financial services or enterprise-scale analytics consulting engagementsTechnology StackAWS • Databricks • Spark • Delta Lake • Python • PySpark • SQL • Kinesis • Glue • Terraform • CI/CDSalary: $120,000 - $170,000 per year, commensurate with experience. 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