Shift Timings: 2 PM to 11 PM

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Data Architect Consultant to design and define the end-to-end architecture for an AI-ready, feature-store-capable enterprise data platform (MDR). The ideal candidate will assess the current MDR architecture and recommend enhancements to transition from a passive repository to a first-class feature management ecosystem.

Responsibilities:
Architect the Data Foundation Layer to manage raw and standardized source data effectively.
Engineer the Feature Store Layer to support reusable, governed model features, including lineage management and refresh frequency.
Define and implement core Feature Store entities to ensure consistency and reusability.
Design the Model Execution Layer architecture for seamless production scoring inputs and outputs.
Establish a comprehensive Monitoring & Governance Layer to track KPIs, data drift, model performance, and explainability.




Organize the data architecture around key business objects like Counterparties, Loans, Facilities, and Exposures.
Design and deploy scalable batch and real-time feature ingestion pipelines using contemporary data engineering frameworks.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data quality standards, metadata frameworks, and MLOps practices.
Proven experience as a Data Architect with a focus on feature management ecosystems.
Solid understanding of data architecture principles and best practices.
Experience with data ingestion pipelines and contemporary data engineering frameworks.
Expertise in managing data lineage, calculation logic, and governance.

Preferred Skills:
Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and practices.
Experience in working with cloud-based data platforms.
Knowledge of data quality and metadata management frameworks.

📌 Data Architect Hyderabad (India)
🏢 Virtusa
📍 India