Tech Lead / Senior Architect - Data Engineering
Virtusa
Job at a glance
We are seeking a highly experienced Tech Lead / Senior Architect – Data Engineering to drive the end-to-end design and implementation of enterprise-grade data platforms for a major global engagement within the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector . In this role, you will be instrumental in architecting scalable, highly secure, and compliant data solutions that empower advanced analytics, clinical trial insights, and enterprise-wide business intelligence to support data-driven healthcare innovations.
Strong hands-on expertise in Snowflake (data warehousing, performance tuning, security, cost optimization). Deep understanding of data warehousing concepts (dimensional modeling, star/snowflake schemas). Advanced proficiency in SQL and complex query optimization. Extensive experience in ETL/ELT development, especially with DBT. Experience in data architecture and distributed data systems design. Strong exposure to CI/CD pipelines (Git, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS). Preferred Skills: Experience with orchestration tools like Apache Airflow or similar. Exposure to data lake / lakehouse architectures. Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI). Prior experience in pharmaceutical / healthcare domain (clinical, R&D, or commercial data). Leadership & Soft Skills Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across business and technical teams.
Ability to drive architecture decisions and influence enterprise data strategy. Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments