Job Description

About the role

We are seeking a

Data & AI Platform Architect

to design and implement enterprise-grade platforms that enable advanced analytics, AI-driven insights, and modern data strategies. This role focuses on building scalable, cloud-native data platforms integrating AI, machine learning, and predictive analytics to empower business units with actionable insights and innovation at scale, while maintaining BI as a supporting component.

You will be responsible for

Key Responsibilities

Platform Architecture:

Design and implement unified data platforms combining AI, advanced analytics, and BI capabilities.

Strategic Roadmap:

Define and execute a forward-looking platform strategy for AI adoption and analytics modernisation.

Technology Evaluation:

Assess emerging AI frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), data platforms (Snowflake, Databricks, Dremio), and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) using market research (including Gartner insights).

Cloud Integration:

Architect solutions leveraging Azure tools for data and AI workloads.

Innovation & Prototyping:

Deliver rapid proof-of-concepts (POCs) and prototypes for AI-driven analytics solutions, including Generative AI and LLM-based use cases.

Governance & Standards:

Establish best practices for scalability, security, compliance, and implement data governance, lineage, and observability frameworks.

Leadership Communication:

Prepare strategic presentations for leadership showcasing platform capabilities and roadmap.

Mentorship:

Guide team members in AI, data engineering, and BI integration, fostering technical excellence.

You will need

Required Skills

Experience:

10+ years in data architecture, analytics platforms, and AI strategy.

AI & Advanced Analytics:

Hands-on experience with ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), predictive analytics, and AI services.

Platform Expertise:

Knowledge of Dremio, CEPH S3, Databricks, Lakehouse architectures, and orchestration tools (Airflow, Prefect).

BI Integration:

Familiarity with ETL tools and BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) for reporting within modern data platforms.

Cloud Proficiency:

Deep experience with Azure for AI and analytics workloads.

Strategic Influence:

Exceptional stakeholder management and presentation skills.

Innovation:

Proven ability to deliver prototypes and drive adoption of emerging technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications in cloud architecture, AI/ML, or data platforms. Familiarity with Gartner research and industry best practices. Experience in hybrid AI-BI environments, multi-cloud deployments, and data mesh principles.

Whats in it for you?

At Tesco, we are committed to providing the best for you.

As a result, our colleagues enjoy a unique, differentiated, market- competitive reward package, based on the current industry practices, for all the work they put into serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day.

Our Tesco Rewards framework consists of pillars - Fixed Pay, Incentives, and Benefits.

Total Rewards offered at Tesco is determined by four principles -simple, fair, competitive, and sustainable.

Salary

- Your fixed pay is the guaranteed pay as per your contract of employment.

Leave & Time-off

- Colleagues are entitled to 30 days of leave (18 days of Earned Leave, 12 days of Casual/Sick Leave) and 10 national and festival holidays, as per the company's policy.

Making Retirement Tension-FreeSalary

- In addition to Statutory retirement beneets, Tesco enables colleagues to participate in voluntary programmes like NPS and VPF.

Health is Wealth

- Tesco promotes programmes that support a culture of health and wellness including insurance for colleagues and their family. Our medical insurance provides coverage for dependents including parents or in-laws.

Mental Wellbeing

- We offer mental health support through self-help tools, community groups, ally networks, face-to-face counselling, and more for both colleagues and dependents.

Financial Wellbeing

- Through our financial literacy partner, we offer one-to-one financial coaching at discounted rates, as well as salary advances on earned wages upon request.

Save As You Earn (SAYE)

- Our SAYE programme allows colleagues to transition from being employees to Tesco shareholders through a structured 3-year savings plan.

Physical Wellbeing

- Our green campus promotes physical wellbeing with facilities that include a cricket pitch, football field, badminton and volleyball courts, along with indoor games, encouraging a healthier lifestyle.

About Us

At Tesco, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating everyone fairly and with respect, valuing individuality and uniqueness to create a true sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in our values--we treat people how they want to be treated. Our goal is for all colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work, and we are committed to helping them thrive. Across the Tesco group, we are building an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn contribute to the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

At Tesco Bengaluru, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, highlighting our commitment to creating a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to offering equal opportunities for all candidates and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Our recruitment process is fully accessible, and we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during interviews. If you need any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to ensure that everyone has the chance to succeed.

We also believe in fostering a work environment where you can excel both professionally and personally. Our hybrid model allows you to work flexibly--spend 60% of your week collaborating in person with colleagues at our office locations or local sites, and the rest of the time working remotely. We understand that everyone's life journey is unique, whether you are starting your career, pursuing passions, or navigating life changes, and we are here to support you. Flexibility is a core part of our culture, and we encourage open conversations about how we can best accommodate your needs, so talk to us throughout your application process on the support required.