Data Platform Architect
Chennai Full-time Mid-level Data Engineering
At a glance
Mid-level Data Engineering role at Accenture. Chennai · full-time.
Pay not stated Data Engineering salary
RoleData Engineering
SeniorityMid-level
LocationChennai
EmploymentFull-time
PostedNov 10, 2026
Role brief
dataroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Shape the platform blueprint and put its component design into practice
- Align integrations and data models with integration and data architects
- Set platform standards, then guide the team in applying them consistently
- Turn stakeholder needs into designs that can scale across the data platform
- Resolve platform problems and support team decisions across multiple groups
What you bring
- At least twelve years working with the Databricks Unified Data Analytics Platform
- At least fifteen years of full-time education
- You can design cloud data architectures and improve storage and processing for cost and performance
Who this fits
This role suits a senior data platform specialist who can guide a team, make technical decisions and work across groups. The position is based at the Chennai office.
From the employer
Project Role : Data Platform Architect
Project Role Description : Architects the data platform blueprint and implements the design, encompassing the relevant data platform components. Collaborates with the Integration Architects and Data Architects to ensure cohesive integration between systems and data models.
Must have skills : Databricks Unified Data Analytics Platform
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 12 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary:
As a Data Platform Architect, a typical day involves designing and implementing the overall blueprint for the data platform, ensuring that all components work harmoniously. This role requires close collaboration with Integration Architects and Data Architects to align system integrations and data models effectively. The position demands a strategic approach to building scalable and efficient data solutions that support organizational goals, while continuously refining the platform to meet evolving business needs. The architect plays a pivotal role in shaping the data infrastructure and fostering seamless communication across various teams to maintain a unified data environment.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform.
- Responsible for team decisions.
- Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
- Expected to provide solutions to problems that apply across multiple teams.
- Lead the development and enforcement of data platform standards and best practices to ensure consistency and quality.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and mentorship within the team to promote professional growth and technical excellence.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable data platform designs.
Professional & Technical Skills:
- Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Databricks Unified Data Analytics Platform.
- Strong expertise in designing and implementing scalable data architectures using cloud-based platforms.
- Experience with data integration techniques and tools to ensure seamless data flow across systems.
- Ability to optimize data storage and processing for performance and cost efficiency.
- Familiarity with data governance principles and security best practices in data platform design.
- Skilled in troubleshooting complex data platform issues and providing effective solutions.
Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 12 years of experience in Databricks Unified Data Analytics Platform.
- This position is based at our Chennai office.
- A 15 years full time education is required.
15 years full time education
Project Role Description : Architects the data platform blueprint and implements the design, encompassing the relevant data platform components. Collaborates with the Integration Architects and Data Architects to ensure cohesive integration between systems and data models.
Must have skills : Databricks Unified Data Analytics Platform
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 12 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education
Summary:
As a Data Platform Architect, a typical day involves designing and implementing the overall blueprint for the data platform, ensuring that all components work harmoniously. This role requires close collaboration with Integration Architects and Data Architects to align system integrations and data models effectively. The position demands a strategic approach to building scalable and efficient data solutions that support organizational goals, while continuously refining the platform to meet evolving business needs. The architect plays a pivotal role in shaping the data infrastructure and fostering seamless communication across various teams to maintain a unified data environment.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Expected to be an SME, collaborate and manage the team to perform.
- Responsible for team decisions.
- Engage with multiple teams and contribute on key decisions.
- Expected to provide solutions to problems that apply across multiple teams.
- Lead the development and enforcement of data platform standards and best practices to ensure consistency and quality.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and mentorship within the team to promote professional growth and technical excellence.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into scalable data platform designs.
Professional & Technical Skills:
- Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in Databricks Unified Data Analytics Platform.
- Strong expertise in designing and implementing scalable data architectures using cloud-based platforms.
- Experience with data integration techniques and tools to ensure seamless data flow across systems.
- Ability to optimize data storage and processing for performance and cost efficiency.
- Familiarity with data governance principles and security best practices in data platform design.
- Skilled in troubleshooting complex data platform issues and providing effective solutions.
Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 12 years of experience in Databricks Unified Data Analytics Platform.
- This position is based at our Chennai office.
- A 15 years full time education is required.
15 years full time education
About Accenture
Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360° value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360° value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com
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