Sr. Solution Architect

Job Summary
The Architect Consultant provides leadership and technical expertise in requirements identification, data modeling, data movement and transformation mapping (source to target), automation and testing strategies and translating business needs into technical solutions with adherence to established data guidelines and approaches from an enterprise perspective.

The Architect consultant understands and leverages best-fit technologies and approaches that align with business goals and environmental challenges, and is responsible for preparing the vision and solution outline for client engagements and overseeing and guiding the technical engagement team in the implementation of the vision for clients.

This position works closely with Senior Level Business and IT Executives, Engagement Managers, Project Managers, and participates in client assessments by preparing current state and future state architectures along with go-forward recommendations.

This position will have the opportunity to engage with clients utilizing all aspects of a Data Management organization including Data Governance, Data Quality, MDM, Data Security, Infrastructure, Business Intelligence, Advanced Analytics, Machine Learning and Data Science.  You will also be working closely with Cloud, Big Data, Data Modeling, Data Engineering and Project Management consultants and must be able to work well in multi-functional and multi-shore project teams.

This position may require frequent travel to client sites in the U.S. As an Architect consultant, any given day, you may work on the following:

1. Pre sales projects: Work with Sales, Marketing, and Account teams on sales opportunities. This may include supporting sales calls, creating & presenting proposal and solutions, conducting demos, interacting with client stakeholders, and responding to RFP/RFI

2. Post sales projects: Engage as an architect and technical delivery lead on projects. This may include creating architecture design, conducting technical assessment and tool evaluation, building POC, technical team supervision, configuringinfrastructure and access management, and documentations.

3. Temporary project support and issue resolution: Help with various project issues and technical challenges. This may include resource backfilling, performance tuning, debugging, and

4. You might interact or work with: onshore/nearshore/offshore engineers and analysts, project managers and engagement managers, infrastructure and InfoSec teams, external vendor and partner teams, compliance and legal teams, internal (EXL) and external (client) stakeholders and SMEs, internal and external leadership team.

Education & Experience

• 7+ years of experience with BI/DW implementations in Enterprise Data Management, including 3+ years of experience in technical or solution architecture

• 3+ years of consulting experience

• 2+ years of experience working with offshore teams

• 2 years minimum experience with modern data architecture (Big Data, Cloud, Open source computing, etc.) Practical Architecture experience in at least 3 of the following areas: o Data Integration  o Business Intelligence and Analytics o Data Quality  o Cloud Platforms  o Master Data Management  o Big Data  o Data Governance  o Business and Data Analysis  o Data Modeling 

• Experience with using major data modeling tools (examples: ERwin, ER/Studio, PowerDesigner, etc.)

• Experience with using major database platforms (e.g. RDS, Snowflake, Synapse, Redshift etc.) and how they support large Lake House and Data Lake type medallion reference architectures

• Experience with at least one programming or scripting language Solid experience with performance optimization

• Solid understanding of various API constructs, e.g. RESTful interfaces

• Experience and understanding of major Data Architecture philosophies (Dimensional, ODS, Data Vault, transactional/normalized, etc.)

• Experience with Big Data best practices in the following areas:

• Storage structures at base HDFS like as Avro or Parquet

• Implementations of HBase/Hive/Impala/Phoenix or MongoDB, Casandra

• Data processing engines such as Spark/Storm/Kafka

• Hadoop Security Products – Like Ranger or Sentry

• Experience with cloud architectures focused on Data Management and usage patterns

• Experience with other cloud architecture like security, access management, networking, monitoring, and notifications

• Understanding of Cloud Automation concepts to provision infrastructure in an automated and repeatable manner

• Experience implementing a form of streaming or messaging technologies

• Understanding of Traditional ETL, ELT, Data Warehousing and Data Marts is highly desirable coupled with data pipeline orchestration and enterprise scheduling Solid understanding of all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle and process methodologies including CICD data pipeline automation and deployment strategies

• Enterprise Architecture experience is a plus

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent

• Excellent organizational and analytic abilities

• Solid communication and people skills

• Strong decision-making skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Robust knowledge of data management industry (DW, BI, BD, Cloud, MDM, DG, DQ, Data Modeling)  

• Ability to research and learn new technologies and processes quickly

• Ability to lead cross-functional projects and teams

• Ability to evaluate an existing architecture and document issues and suggested improvements

• Ability to Architect solutions based on customer requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation experience, with proven leadership and mentoring abilities

• Ability to work independently on projects as well as collaborate effectively across teams.

• Excels in a fast-paced, agile environment where critical thinking and strong problem-solving skills are required for success

EXL Overview
EXL (NASDAQ: EXLS) is a leading operations management and analytics company that designs and enables agile, customer-centric operating models to help clients improve their revenue growth and profitability. Our delivery model provides market-leading business outcomes using EXL’s proprietary Business EXLerator Framework™, cutting-edge analytics, digital transformation, and domain expertise. At EXL, we look deeper to help companies improve global operations, enhance data-driven insights, increase customer satisfaction, and manage risk and compliance. EXL serves the insurance, healthcare, banking and financial services, utilities, travel, transportation, and logistics industries. Headquartered in New York, New York, EXL has more than 32,000 professionals in locations throughout the United States, Europe, Asia (primarily India and Philippines), South America, Australia, and South Africa. For more information, visit
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Works in a normal office environment requiring light physical effort by handling objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently. Works with standard office equipment (such as phone, fax, and personal computer). Ability to navigate stairs frequently during the course of a business day in various work locations. Sitting at desk for most of day, and working with computer.
EEO/Minorities/Females/Vets/Disabilities
EXL is an equal opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.

*The base salary range represents the low and high end of the EXL base salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to: location and experience. The base salary range listed is just one component of EXL's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include bonuses, as well as a Paid Time Off policy, and many region-specific benefits.”