Data Architect

Must Have Technical/Functional Skills Technical Expertise:

• Proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, and GCP) and their respective services

• Hands-on experience with cloud-native application development, containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and microservices.

• Knowledge of edge computing and IoT frameworks for utilities.

• Strong understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.

• Familiarity with data management tools and analytics frameworks for utilities.

Industry Knowledge:

• Experience with utility operations, grid modernization, distributed energy resources, and renewable energy integration.

Certifications:

• Cloud certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, AWS Certified Solutions Architect / Professional, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.

• Relevant certifications in utilities or energy management are a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with energy transition initiatives, including carbon reduction and renewable energy strategies.

• Hands-on experience with AI/ML use cases in utilities (e.g., predictive maintenance, grid optimization).

• Understanding of utility-specific software like SCADA, OMS, CIS, and ERP.

Experience Required • Proven experience in the Power & Utilities industry, including successful implementations of cloud-based solutions.

• Hand on-Experience with major cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, Google

• Knowledge and Experience in Real time scalability and highly available systems

• Experience in deploying large-scale cloud environments using container and microservice technologies

• Experience in Developing cloud security solutions

• Experience in building strategy for end to end cloud adoption journey

• Multi-cloud adoption experience

Roles & Responsibilities • Cloud Architecture Design: Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-based solutions to support the needs of utilities, including energy generation, transmission, and distribution systems.

• Industry Expertise: Leverage deep understanding of the Power & Utilities industry, including areas such as distributed energy resources, smart grids, grid analytics, and regulatory compliance, to deliver value-driven cloud solutions.

• Cloud Platform Expertise: Develop architectures across Azure, AWS, and GCP, selecting the best-fit platform and services to meet client requirements.

• Technical Leadership: Le ad the technical implementation of cloud migrations, modernization projects, and advanced analytics initiatives. Act as the go-to technical expert for clients and internal teams.

• Integration & Automation: Design and develop integrations with utility-specific applications such as SCADA, OMS, AMI, and ERP systems. Implement automation and orchestration for cloud operations.

• Security & Compliance: Ensure cloud solutions meet industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., NERC CIP, FERC, and GDPR). Build security-first architectures.

• Collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders, solution architects, and delivery teams to define and deliver end-to-end cloud strategies.

• Innovation: Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to advise clients on digital transformation strategies, including IoT, AI/ML, and energy transition initiatives.

• Documentation & Training: Create detailed technical documentation and provide knowledge transfer sessions to clients and teams.

Generic Managerial Skills Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to translate complex technical solutions into business value for utility leaders.

• Support pre-sales activities including engaging prospects, conducting discovery workshops, developing point of views/solutions/scoping, writing proposals, engaging partners, and supporting sales and marketing enablement.

• Provide advisory services to existing and new customers on Cloud adoption, demonstrate new services to customers, support delivery team and guide them towards cloud enablement and Optimization initiatives.

• Must be able to communicate with CTO and CXO level audience by demonstrating Cloud Migrations and Transformation expertise