Accenture

Accenture

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Data Platform Architect

Posted Sep 29, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
AI & Data Data Engineering
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Chennai
Employment
Full-time
Experience
The candidate should have minimum 7.5 years of experience in AWS AI Services.
Education
A 15 years full time education is required.

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Role Summary

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The Data Platform Architect designs and implements a data platform blueprint and its components. The role collaborates with Integration Architects and Data Architects to align system integrations and data models.

What You'll Do

  • Lead the development and refinement of data platform architecture for scalability and reliability.
  • Coordinate communication and alignment among architectural teams to support cohesive system integration.
  • Provide solutions for the immediate team and across multiple teams.
  • Contribute to key decisions and manage team decisions.
  • Mentor junior team members in architectural best practices.

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Qualifications

Required: proficiency in AWS AI Services, with a minimum of 7.5 years of experience in AWS AI Services; 15 years of full-time education; strong knowledge of cloud-based data platform design and implementation; experience integrating diverse data sources and ensuring data consistency; ability to design scalable and secure data architectures for advanced analytics and AI workloads; familiarity with data governance, data quality frameworks, and data management best practices.

Preferred

  • Experience with AI Agents & Workflow Integration.

Original job description

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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 : AWS AI Services
Good to have skills : AI Agents & Workflow Integration
Minimum 7.5 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 comprehensive blueprint for the data platform, ensuring that all components work seamlessly together. 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 platforms that support organizational goals, while continuously refining the architecture to meet evolving business needs. The architect plays a pivotal role in shaping the data infrastructure, fostering cross-team collaboration, and driving innovation within the data ecosystem.

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.
- Provide solutions to problems for their immediate team and across multiple teams.
- Lead the development and refinement of data platform architecture to ensure scalability and reliability.
- Facilitate communication and alignment between various architectural teams to promote cohesive system integration.
- Mentor junior team members by providing guidance and support in architectural best practices.

Professional & Technical Skills:
- Must To Have Skills: Proficiency in AWS AI Services.
- Good To Have Skills: Experience with AI Agents & Workflow Integration.
- Strong knowledge of cloud-based data platform design and implementation.
- Experience in integrating diverse data sources and ensuring data consistency across platforms.
- Ability to design scalable and secure data architectures that support advanced analytics and artificial intelligence workloads.
- Familiarity with data governance, data quality frameworks, and best practices in data management.

Additional Information:
- The candidate should have minimum 7.5 years of experience in AWS AI Services.
- 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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Accenture

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Accenture is a global professional services company that specializes in providing consulting, technology, and outsourcing services. With a diverse range of industries served, including financial services, healthcare, and telecommunications, Accenture leverages advanced technologies and data analytics to help organizations improve their performance and drive innovation. Committed to sustainable progress, the company emphasizes its dedication to inclusivity, digital transformation, and building a more sustainable future for its clients and communities. With a presence in over 120 countries, Accenture is known for its expertise in integrating cutting-edge solutions that address complex business challenges.