Senior/Lead Data & Platform Architect

We are looking for an exceptional Senior/Lead Data & Platform Architect to lead and grow Exadel’s global Data, Analytics, and AI Architecture capability. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for defining, building, and delivering modern, scalable, and future-proof data and platform architectures that drive transformation for both Exadel and its clients across industries.

This role combines technical excellence, strategic vision, client delivery leadership, and commercial impact—serving as a key pillar in establishing Exadel as a world-class Data & AI consulting partner.

Why Join Exadel

We’re an AI-first global tech company with 25+ years of engineering leadership, 2,000+ team members, and 500+ active projects powering Fortune 500 clients, including HBO, Microsoft, Google, and Starbucks.

From AI platforms to digital transformation, we partner with enterprise leaders to build what’s next.

What powers it all? Our people are ambitious, collaborative, and constantly evolving.

What You’ll Do

Strategy & Leadership

• Contribute to the development and execution of the global Data & Platform Architecture strategy—ensuring alignment with client needs and industry trends
• Lead by example within a team of Data Architects, Platform Architects, and Solution Designers (team size: 3–6), supporting skill development, technical excellence, and collaboration
• Serve as a trusted internal expert in architecture and data modernization, supporting client engagements, knowledge sharing, and internal advocacy

Architecture Vision, Development & Delivery

• Design and contribute to the development of enterprise data architecture solutions for clients, covering layers such as:
• Ingestion, Streaming, Batch Processing
• Data Storage (Lake, Lakehouse, Warehouse)
• Data Transformation & Orchestration
• Data Governance, Security & Privacy
• Data Consumption: BI, APIs, AI/ML
• Create and maintain reference architectures that are:
• Cloud-native, modular, scalable, and cost-efficient
• Aligned to modern data principles (Data Mesh, Lakehouse, AI readiness)
• Provide architectural guidance and governance across delivery teams to ensure quality, scalability, and security

Platform Innovation & Technology Enablement

• Evaluate and recommend data platforms, tools, and cloud technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Azure, AWS, GCP, dbt, Kafka) for client solutions
• Contribute to the development and evolution of Exadel’s internal data platform capabilities by building reusable assets, best practices, and accelerators
• Maintain strong awareness of trends in AI, data engineering, and cloud technologies to support solution design and client advisement

Execution & Revenue Generation

• Lead solution design and technical execution for key data architecture projects
• Support the development of architecture-led offerings and frameworks that enhance delivery efficiency and client value
• Participate in pre-sales activities, including solutioning, proposal creation, and client presentations, in collaboration with senior leadership

What You Bring 

• 8+ years of experience in Enterprise Data Architecture, Solution Architecture, or Platform Engineering, with 2–4+ years in technical leadership or team lead roles
• Deep, hands-on expertise in:
  • Cloud-native data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)
  • Modern data architectures, including Lakehouse, Data Mesh, Data Fabric, and Real-Time/Streaming solutions
  • DataOps, DevOps, and MLOps practices for scalable and automated data delivery
  • Big Data, Advanced Analytics, and AI/ML platform enablement

• Strong background in Data Modelling, including: conceptual, logical, and physical data modeling, including dimensional (Star, Snowflake) and normalized OLTP models; proficient with tools like Erwin, PowerDesigner, dbt, and SQL Developer Data Modeler.
• Solid experience designing and building ETL/ELT pipelines, including: STM, data integration (batch, streaming, micro-batch), and pipeline orchestration and optimization.
• Hands-on involvement in delivering enterprise-scale data transformation, cloud migration, and modernization programs, ideally within consulting, advisory, or cross-functional delivery teams
• Proven ability to develop reference architectures, technical frameworks, and contribute to reusable patterns and delivery assets
• Strong skills in stakeholder communication and technical storytelling—able to translate architectural decisions into business-relevant narratives

English level

Upper-Intermediate

Legal & Hiring Information

• Exadel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion across minority, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, and more
• Reasonable accommodations are available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
• Please note: this job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may evolve based on business needs