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Job Title: AI/ML Architect Location: Bangalore, India Experience: 15 17 Years Employment Type: Full-Time Overview: We are seeking an experienced AI/ML Architect with 15 17 years of overall experience, including 2 3 years in project management. This strategic role requires deep expertise in AI/ML technologies, enterprise AI architecture, and hands-on delivery of cutting-edge solutions such as autonomous AI agents and generative AI platforms. The architect will lead the design, proposal, and execution of AI-driven solutions across diverse client engagements. Key Responsibilities: Solution Architecture & Design: Design and evolve robust AI/ML architectures incorporating autonomous agents, scalable business intelligence, and generative AI. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data scientists, ML engineers, UX designers, and business strategists) to convert business needs into technical designs. Evaluate emerging technologies, frameworks, and trends to guide architectural roadmaps and innovation strategies. RFP Response & Proposal Development: Lead the technical response for RFPs, creating solution frameworks that align with client objectives and industry standards. Draft detailed technical proposals, use cases, and presentations to demonstrate the business value and ROI of AI solutions. Partner with sales and business teams to align proposals with market needs and positioning. Project Delivery & Technical Leadership: Oversee full AI/ML solution lifecycles from architecture design to deployment and monitoring ensuring compliance, quality, and performance. Provide hands-on guidance and mentorship to technical teams, promoting best practices in data science, ML model development, and deployment pipelines. Manage project schedules, resource planning, and risk mitigation for successful delivery outcomes. Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the primary technical liaison across teams, ensuring stakeholder alignment on vision, progress, and technical challenges. Conduct technical workshops, reviews, and solution demos to showcase innovation and architectural decisions. Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Monitor industry trends, publications, and competitor offerings to integrate innovative features into AI/ML initiatives. Continuously refine and optimize existing platforms, ensuring scalability, performance, and user-centricity. Required Skills & Qualifications: 15 17 years of overall experience with 2 3 years in a leadership/project management role. Strong track record in AI/ML architecture, especially with autonomous agent systems, enterprise AI, and generative AI technologies. Proficient in modern AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.), data pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). Experience designing and implementing end-to-end AI solutions in complex, data-driven environments. Demonstrated success in crafting technical proposals and responding to RFPs. In-depth knowledge of NLP, deep learning, traditional ML, and AI product integration. Effective project and stakeholder management skills; able to balance priorities across multiple projects. Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate AI value to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Job Title: Lead Business Analyst / Product Owner Location: Bangalore, India Experience: 8 12 Years Employment Type: Full-Time Role Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead Business Analyst / Product Owner to lead the strategic planning and delivery of high-value products in the payments domain. The ideal candidate will bridge business objectives with technical execution, ensuring seamless communication between stakeholders, development teams, and end-users. This role is critical in shaping product vision, driving agile practices, and delivering meaningful solutions aligned with business goals. Domain Expertise: Candidates must have hands-on experience in payments-related projects or the financial services domain. Key Responsibilities: Requirement Gathering & Analysis: Engage with stakeholders to gather and analyze business needs and translate them into clear and actionable requirements. Prepare functional and non-functional specifications, user stories, process maps, and wireframes. Ensure alignment between business expectations and technical deliverables. Product Ownership & Backlog Management: Own and manage the product backlog with a focus on continuous grooming and prioritization. Develop, articulate, and communicate the product vision, strategy, and roadmap. Define user stories, acceptance criteria, and epics that drive value and deliver outcomes. Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring shared understanding of product goals. Conduct and facilitate sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Ensure seamless coordination among developers, testers, UX designers, and business teams. Testing & Validation: Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and validate that product features meet stakeholder requirements. Track feedback from end users and incorporate into the backlog for iterative improvements. Ensure that solutions are aligned with business objectives and customer needs. Market Research & Strategy: Analyze market trends, competitor offerings, and customer feedback to drive data-informed product decisions. Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and product success metrics. Support product launch planning and go-to-market strategies. Required Skills & Qualifications: Experience: 8 12 years in business analysis, product ownership, or related roles. Education: Bachelor's or Master s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Technical Skills: Strong experience working in Agile environments (Scrum/Kanban). Proficiency in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Figma, or Trello. Good understanding of APIs, databases, and system integrations (preferred). Soft Skills: Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities. Preferred Qualifications: Relevant certifications such as CBAP, CSPO, or PMI-PBA. Experience with UX/UI principles and wireframing tools. Working knowledge of SQL for data analysis is a plus. Qualification : Bachelor's or Masters degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related discipline.

Job Title: Senior Developer SQL & Snowflake Location: Bangalore, India Experience: 7+ Years (Minimum 3+ years in Snowflake) Employment Type: Full-Time Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Snowflake Developer to join a global financial services project for a client operating in public/private loans, CLOs, and long/short credit. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in Snowflake, SQL, Coalesce, and Fivetran, with a strong background in data integration and cloud-based data warehousing. You will be instrumental in driving forward key data initiatives and delivering innovative, scalable data solutions in a fast-paced, agile environment. Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and optimize Snowflake objects including databases, schemas, tables, views, and stored procedures. Build and maintain Snowflake data pipelines utilizing tools like SnowSQL, SnowPipe, Streams, and Tasks. Implement data loading strategies using COPY, PUT, GET, LIST, and REMOVE commands for batch and bulk data movement. Ensure seamless migration and integration of data from Azure Cloud to Snowflake with high attention to performance and data integrity. Define and manage Snowflake roles, custom role hierarchies, masking policies, and network policies for enhanced security and governance. Use Coalesce and Fivetran for designing and managing ETL/ELT workflows that extract and transform data from MS SQL Server. Write complex T-SQL queries, stored procedures, triggers, and functions for data transformation and reporting. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions. Participate in Agile sprints, offering technical guidance, solution design, and timely issue resolution. Required Skills & Qualifications: 8+ years of total IT experience with at least 3+ years of Snowflake development experience. In-depth understanding of Snowflake architecture, utilities, and performance optimization techniques. Strong expertise in MS SQL Server with proficiency in writing advanced T-SQL scripts. Hands-on experience with ETL tools like Coalesce and Fivetran. Proficiency in Azure Data Integration strategies and tools. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Experience working in an Agile development environment. Preferred Skills: Prior exposure or high-level understanding of hedge funds, private equity, or private debt domains. Familiarity with data governance and compliance requirements in financial institutions. What s on Offer: Competitive and above-market salary. Hybrid work model with flexibility. Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in global financial markets. Collaborative, innovation-driven team culture. Education: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.

Job Title: IT Manager Location: Bangalore, India Experience: 12-15 Years Employment Type: Full-Time Role Overview: We are seeking a seasoned IT Manager with strong technical expertise and proven experience in managing IT infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will lead data center migrations, cloud initiatives, networking, and enterprise infrastructure, ensuring robust, secure, and scalable IT operations. Key Responsibilities: Manage end-to-end IT infrastructure projects including data center migrations, cloud deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP), and networking upgrades. Oversee enterprise infrastructure ensuring high availability, security, and disaster recovery readiness. Lead cross-functional teams while coordinating multiple projects in fast-paced environments. Manage project budgets and implement cost control measures for large-scale infrastructure programs. Implement and adhere to best practices guided by ITIL, PMI, or PRINCE2 frameworks. Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to enforce security policies and controls. Utilize project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, and ServiceNow for effective tracking and reporting. Provide leadership and mentorship to technical teams, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence. Required Skills & Qualifications: 12-15 years of experience in IT infrastructure project management. Strong technical background in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), data centers, networking, and enterprise systems. Solid knowledge of ITIL, PMI, or PRINCE2 frameworks. Proven experience in budget management and cost optimization. Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, disaster recovery, and infrastructure resilience. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Hands-on experience with project tracking and service management tools like Jira, MS Project, ServiceNow, or equivalents. Preferred Qualifications: Certifications: PMP, ITIL, PRINCE2, AWS/Azure Cloud certifications (highly desirable). Experience with DevOps practices, automation, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Knowledge of hybrid cloud strategies and emerging infrastructure technologies.