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Syngenta Group

Data Architect for Commercial

Pune , India
full-time

AI overview

Design and lead the implementation of scalable Databricks Lakehouse Platforms, optimizing performance and creating automated data pipelines while enforcing data governance.

Role Summary

Syngenta is looking for a proactive and driven Data Architect to join our cloud and Data Ops team. In this role, you will work on designing the system architecture and solution, ensuring the platform is scalable while performant, and creating automated data pipelines.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and lead implementation of end-to-end Databricks Lakehouse Platforms using Delta Lake, Delta Live Tables, and MLflow.
  • Architect Medallion Architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold) for structured, semi-structured, and streaming workloads.
  • Implement governed Lakehouse patterns using Unity Catalog for access control, lineage, data classification, and secure sharing.
  • Build scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks Notebooks, Workflows, SQL Warehouses, and Spark-based transformations.
  • Develop real-time streaming pipelines with Auto Loader, Structured Streaming, and event-driven platforms (Kafka, Kinesis, Pub/Sub).
  • Integrate Databricks with cloud-native services such as AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, and GCP Dataform.
  • Define distributed integration patterns using REST APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures.
  • Enforce data governance, RBAC/ABAC, encryption, secret management, and compliance controls.
  • Optimize Delta Lake tables, Spark workloads, and cluster configurations using Photon and autoscaling patterns.
  • Drive cloud cost optimization across storage, compute, and workflow orchestration.
  • Participate in architecture reviews, set standards, and support engineering teams throughout execution.
  • Stay current on Databricks capabilities including Unity Catalog updates, Lakehouse Federation, serverless compute, and AI/ML features.

 

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Data Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise software, cloud architecture, or data engineering roles.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, Delta Lake, and Lakehouse platform design.
  • Experience implementing and administering Unity Catalog for governance, lineage, and fine-grained access control.
  • Experience designing Medallion Architecture for analytics and engineering workloads.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, including storage, compute, and networking services.
  • Experience with streaming technologies such as Kafka, Kinesis, or Pub/Sub.
  • Strong understanding of data modeling, workflow orchestration (Airflow, Databricks Workflows, dbt), and pipeline automation.
  • Familiarity with Scala-based Spark workloads in addition to PySpark and SQL pipelines.
  • Skilled in performance tuning, Spark optimization, cluster policies, and cloud cost management.
  • Excellent communication skills for technical leadership and stakeholder collaboration.
  • Certifications in Databricks, AWS Solution Architecture, or TOGAF are a plus.

Note: Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. 

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 Syngenta Group

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 28,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

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