Experience: Minimum 5 years in technical architecture, platform design, or related roles.
Technical Expertise: Proficiency with Databricks, OpenAI, Dataiku, AWS, DBT, Qlik Sense, and ThoughtSpot, including platform design, architecture, and deployment strategies.
GenAI Concepts: Strong understanding of Generative AI (GenAI) concepts, including foundational models, prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and integration of GenAI solutions into enterprise ecosystems.
POC/POV Experience: Proven experience in conducting POCs/POVs, evaluating new technologies (including GenAI tools), and preparing recommendation reports.
Analytical Skills: Ability to identify efficiencies in current architecture and propose innovative solutions.
Collaboration: Proven track record of working in cross-functional teams and engaging in collaborative forums like architecture forums.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare and present technical recommendations to stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

Familiarity with capability mapping and reference architecture development.
Exposure to technology lifecycle processes and market research methodologies.
Experience in a contracting or consulting capacity.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Architecture Program Execution:

Develop and manage capability maps and reference architectures.
Oversee the technology lifecycle process, including researching market trends, emerging technologies, and conducting POCs/POVs to evaluate their relevance to the organization.
Provide detailed recommendation reports based on POC/POV outcomes.

2. Technical Architecture and Platform Design:

Design and architect platforms, define deployment strategies, and optimize the use of the current tech stack, including Databricks, OpenAI, Dataiku, AWS, DBT, Qlik Sense, and ThoughtSpot.
Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements in architecture, tech stack, and integration designs and propose actionable solutions.

3. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement:

Work closely with senior architects, following their direction and contributing to architecture strategies.
Engage with various technology-focused teams in the CTO organization as technical and architectural experts.
Collaborate with internal technical architects and participate in forums such as architecture forums to bring in and discuss new ideas.

4. Reporting and Communication:

Prepare comprehensive recommendation reports and presentations based on evaluations, insights, and technical findings.
Actively contribute to knowledge sharing and documentation of best practices and lessons learned.

From:
Pavan Kumar,
Yochana IT
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