Syngenta Group

Agricultural Innovation

LeadDataSolutionsArchitect

Pune, Maharashtra, India FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Lead Data Solutions Architect at Syngenta Group. Skills: Data Architecture, AWS, Databricks, AI/ML. Serve as trusted architectural authority. Accelerate delivery of data mesh, data science, ML, and GenAI use cases”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver measurable business value; Accelerate delivery of data mesh, data science, ML, and GenAI use cases; Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective; Deliver significant business value

Industry & Context.

Agricultural Innovation
Problems you'll solve

Creative; Motivated

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

Nice to Have

Deep knowledge of modern cloud data architectures on AWS, Expert-level experience designing and operating Databricks Lakehouse platforms on AWS, Mastery of Delta Lake concepts, Solid grounding in data modelling paradigms, Hands-on experience with enterprise metadata and governance tooling, Capability in infrastructure-as-code, Hands-on experience applying DataOps principles, Demonstrated ability to apply cloud cost management, Proven experience architecting data platforms that support ML and Generative AI, Exposure and deep appreciation for AII, Ontologies and Knowledge Graphs

What You'll Do.

Serve as trusted architectural authority

Accelerate delivery of data mesh

Translate enterprise architecture blueprints into solutions

Provide feedback to evolve standards

Act as primary Data architect and trusted advisor

Support initiatives from ideation through to production

Ensure enterprise principles are applied pragmatically

Design and document end-to-end data

Review and guide solution designs

Shape domain data and AI strategy

Act as voice of business domain

Provide structured feedback to central teams

Represent business function in forums

Ensure solutions meet standards

Champion architectural best practices

Balance governance with enablement

Identify opportunities for data

Advise on DataOps principles

Support maturation of data product and AI operating model

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with business stakeholders, product managers, and engineering teams; Work closely with domain leadership; Act as the voice of the business domain within central communities; Collaborate with central teams

Communication Scope

Stakeholder influence; Communication skills; Clear and effective communicator

Process & Methodology

Prioritization of initiatives, Sequencing of initiatives

Full Job Description

Join Syngenta Group, a leader in agricultural innovation where technology meets purpose. As digital pioneers in AgTech, we're integrating AI across our value chain from smart breeding to precision agriculture. Our global team of 56,000 professionals is transforming sustainable farming worldwide. At Syngenta IT & Digital, your expertise will directly impact food security and shape the future of agriculture through cutting-edge technology. Website address - We are seeking a Lead Data Architect to serve as a critical bridge between the EDO Enterprise Solution Architecture team and our business domains, with a strong focus on AI-aligned data initiatives. This role is embedded within a specific business function, serving as the domain’s trusted architectural authority to accelerate delivery of data mesh, data science, ML, and GenAI use cases. The primary objective is to translate enterprise architecture blueprints, platforms, and standards into tangible, high-value solutions, while providing continuous feedback to evolve those standards based on real-world applications. This is a hands-on architectural leadership role requiring deep expertise in AWS and Databricks, modern cloud data architectures, and strong stakeholder influence and communication skills Key Accountabilities Architectural Enablement & Leadership * Act as the primary Data architect and trusted advisor for the embedded business function, supporting initiatives from ideation through to production. * Ensure enterprise Data, ML, and AI architecture principles are applied pragmatically to deliver measurable business value. Solution Architecture & Design * Partner with business stakeholders, product managers, and engineering teams to understand business use cases and constraints. * Design and document end-to-end data, aligned with enterprise standards for: o Data mesh and domain-oriented data products o DataOps, MLOps, and emerging AgentOps practices o AI-aligned data patterns (feature stores, RAG pipelines, in

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