Azure Data Architect

Azure Data Architect

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Azure Data Architect with deep hands-on expertise in cloud data migration, scalable architecture design, and modern data platforms. This role requires a technical leader who can architect and implement enterprise-scale data solutions while working directly with clients to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance data architectures on Azure Databricks and Microsoft Fabric
• Lead end-to-end cloud migration projects, moving on-premises data platforms to Azure-native solutions
• Build data lakehouse architectures leveraging Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and Fabric OneLake
• Establish data governance frameworks, security protocols, and compliance standards across cloud environments
• Define technical standards, best practices, and reference architectures for data solutions

Hands-On Implementation

• Develop and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks workflows, and Fabric Data Pipelines
• Implement real-time streaming architectures using Event Hubs, Stream Analytics, and Databricks Structured Streaming
• Build performance-optimized data models and queries in SQL, PySpark, and Spark SQL
• Configure and optimize Azure resources including storage accounts, compute clusters, and networking
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues across the entire data stack

Client Engagement & Consulting

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to clients, understanding their business challenges and data strategy goals
• Lead discovery workshops and architecture design sessions with stakeholders and technical teams
• Present technical recommendations and architecture proposals to executive leadership
• Provide hands-on mentorship and knowledge