Architecture Senior Advisor - HIH - Evernorth

Overview

Senior Advisor to design and architect enterprise-grade cloud data analytics solutions, primarily on AWS, and lead project teams on large-scale data initiatives within a complex matrix organization.

What you'll do

• Design and architect enterprise-grade data analytics solutions with a strong focus on scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS, aligned with industry best practices and organizational goals.
• Lead project teams in setting technical direction for large-scale data initiatives.
• Guide cross-functional teams in a complex matrix organization to ensure successful delivery of data and analytics projects.
• Serve as the key liaison to overseas HIH resources working across various data and analytics projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across functions to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Advocate for and enforce best practices, including data governance, security standards and guidelines within all projects.
• Drive adherence to architectural principles while promoting a focus on quality, security and performance.
• Ensure every system component adheres to organizational standards and operates seamlessly.
• Identify potential challenges and opportunities for optimization, and develop data and analytics solutions through critical and creative problem-solving.
• Convey complex technical concepts to technical teams, business stakeholders and executive leadership.

What you'll need

• Extensive experience building large-scale cloud infrastructure, particularly in AWS, with deep knowledge of key services such as S3, EC2, Lambda, Redshift and others.
• Strong background in designing robust data pipelines, validation mechanisms and workflows that support enterprise-scale data processing and analytics.
• Understanding of data structures, algorithms and software engineering principles, applied to designing scalable and maintainable systems.
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role setting technical direction and guiding project teams through complex projects.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in complex matrix organizations, coordinating cross-functional or cross-business projects.
• Proven ability to think critically, solve complex problems and implement data and analytics solutions with a focus on innovation and efficiency.
• Demonstrated proactive mindset, with the ability to work independently or collaboratively in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Strong verbal and non-verbal communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong attention to detail in system design, ensuring solutions are reliable, optimized and in line with business and technical requirements.
• 11 to 13 years of experience in cloud architecture, systems engineering or solution architecture, particularly within data analytics or cloud computing.
• Proven experience building enterprise-level solutions on AWS, with an emphasis on scalability, performance and security.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience, managing technical teams and setting direction in complex environments.
• A minimum of 6 years of experience working in a matrix organization, managing cross-functional or cross-business projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Artificial Intelligence or a related field.

Nice to have

• Experience with a cloud platform, preferably AWS.
• Familiarity with data governance and security practices in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in designing architecture, configuring and deploying cloud services, setting up authentication, monitoring and logging.
• AWS certification.

Details

• Location: Hyderabad, India.
• Serves as the key liaison to overseas HIH resources.