Title : Solution Architect
Location : 4 days per week in Santa Anna
Duration : 4 months
NOTE : Heavy experience in Cloud presales is required
Role Overview (15 20 Years)
The Solution Architect will lead onsite engagement for a data and analytics transformation program, working closely with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable BI and data solutions. This role includes guiding data foundation build-out, enabling advanced analytics and insights, and ensuring smooth communication with the offshore delivery team.
Key Responsibilities
- Engage with business teams to define reporting, analytics, and Conversational BI requirements
- Assess current data and BI landscape and define target-state architecture
- Oversee creation of data pipelines, semantic layers, and reporting assets
- Guide adoption of advanced analytics using statistical / ML / LLM techniques where applicable
- Ensure robust governance, DevOps readiness, and IaC-based deployment
- Act as the primary onsite liaison for requirement clarity, knowledge sharing, and stakeholder communication
Required Skills & Qualifications
Strong experience in enterprise data warehousing, BI architecture, and large-scale analytics deliveryDeep understanding of data modeling for analytics (dimensional & semantic layer design)Hands-on expertise with ETL / ELT patterns and orchestrationStrong knowledge of data governance, metadata management, security models, and IAM for data platformsExperience with BI tools (preferably Looker or equivalent enterprise-grade platforms)Awareness of AI / ML techniques for insight automation, anomaly / outlier detectionStrong understanding of DevOps concepts for data : CI / CD, code-based delivery, versioningProficiency in cloud-based data analytics platforms (GCP experience highly advantageous; BigQuery familiarity a plus)Excellent stakeholder management, business communication, and requirement discovery skillsAbility to operate in an onsite offshore model, driving clarity and collaborationPreferred Skills
Knowledge of LLM / Conversational BI enablementExperience working with financial analytics or operational data environments