Sr Data Architect

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable data solutions within our enterprise environment. This role is pivotal in bridging advanced analytics with business operations across manufacturing, supply chain, and healthcare domains.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain high-performance ETL/ELT pipelines leveraging Azure Data Factory, Databricks, SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Fabric, and Delta Lake technologies to support global business needs in Chennai and beyond.
• Develop optimized data models including curated datasets for Power BI reporting, semantic layers, and feature stores that empower AI/ML workloads while ensuring single-source-of-truth accuracy.
• Implement robust data quality frameworks with automated monitoring, observability dashboards, and alerting mechanisms to proactively resolve issues before impacting downstream consumers or production environments.
• Collaborate within a Hub & Spoke organizational model to define reusable architecture patterns, promote best practices, and adapt central standards for domain-specific requirements in manufacturing and life sciences sectors.
• Mentor engineering teams on coding excellence, pipeline reliability, platform utilization (Azure Databricks, Unity Catalog), and CI/CD integration while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field; advanced degrees preferred for senior roles with 8+ years of experience building cloud-native pipelines.
• Expertise in Python/PySpark development, Delta Lake table design, and enterprise-scale data integration across Azure ecosystem including Microsoft Fabric.
• Demonstrated ability to support complex BI reporting (Power BI) alongside AI/ML feature engineering for predictive modeling initiatives.
• Familiarity with regulated industries such as healthcare, life sciences, or manufacturing; experience extracting from SAP S/4HANA/SAP Datasphere environments highly valued.

Embecta is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion across all global operations including our Chennai team.