Azure Data Architect

We are seeking an Azure Solutions Architect who will be responsible for managing and maintaining the overall architecture, design, application management and migrations, security of growing Cloud Infrastructure that supports the companys core business and infrastructure systems and services. In this role, you will protect our critical information, systems, and assets, build new solutions, implement, and configure new applications and hardware, provide training, and optimize/monitor cloud systems. You must be passionate about applying technical skills that create operational efficiencies and offer solutions to support business operations and strategy roadmap.

Responsibilities:

• Works in tandem with our Architecture, Applications and Security teams
• Identify and implement the most optimal and secure Azure cloud-based solutions for the company.
• Design and implement end-to-end Azure data solutions, including data ingestion, storage, processing, and visualization.

• Architect data platforms using Azure services such as Azure Data Fabric, Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Databricks (ADB), Azure SQL Database, and One Lake etc.

• Develop and maintain data pipelines for efficient data movement and transformation.

• Design data models and schemas to support business requirements and analytical insights.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the data engineering team.
• Stay updated on emerging Azure technologies and best practices in data architecture.
• Stay current with industry trends, making recommendations as available to help keep the environment operating at it optimum while minimizing waste and maximizing investment.
• Create and update the documentation to facilitate cross-training and troubleshooting
• Work with the Security and Architecture teams to refine and deploy security best practices to identify, detect, protect, respond, and recover from threats to assets and information.

Qualifications:

• Overall 12+ years of IT Experience & minimum 2 years as an Azure Data Architect
• Strong expertise in all aspects of Azure services with a focus on data engineering & BI reporting.
• Proficiency in Azure Data Factory (ADF), Data Factory, Azure Databricks (ADB), SQL, NoSQL, PySpark, Power BI and other Azure data tools.
• Experience in data modelling, data warehousing, and business intelligence concepts.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing scalable and robust data solutions.
• Excellent communication skills with strong teamwork, analytical and troubleshooting skills, and attentiveness to detail.
• Self-starter, ability to work independently and within a team.