A Big Data architect plans designs and manages large-scale deployments of Big Data applications from start to finish. An architect’s role is closely linked to the role of a data scientist, with the exact definition of a Big Data architect varying among organizations. The key skills needed for this role are
· Understanding Hadoop, Spark and NoSQL, and other data warehousing technologies
· Programming skills
· Data visualization skills
· Communication skills
Big Data architects need to have a working knowledge of data management, programming, Big Data developments, system analysis, and technology architecture. The average salary for a Big Data architect is $140,000 per annum.