Data Architect – Azure

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We are looking for a highly skilled Data Architect with strong expertise in Azure Data Services, Microsoft Fabric, and Data & BI solutions to design, implement, and optimize modern enterprise data platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in building scalable data architectures, enabling advanced analytics, and driving cloud-based data transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement enterprise-scale data architecture solutions on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric.
  • Build scalable and secure data platforms supporting Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Reporting, and Analytics.
  • Define data models, data integration strategies, governance frameworks, and best practices.
  • Lead the design and implementation of modern BI and analytics solutions using Power BI and Microsoft Fabric.
  • Develop and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Fabric Dataflows, Synapse, and related Azure services.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Ensure data quality, security, scalability, performance optimization, and compliance standards across the platform.
  • Drive cloud modernization and migration initiatives from legacy/on‑premise systems to Azure‑based ecosystems.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and architectural guidance to Data Engineering and BI teams.
  • Support advanced analytics, AI/ML readiness, and real‑time reporting initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Strong experience as a Data Architect within enterprise Data & BI environments.
  • Strong hands‑on experience in Microsoft Azure Data Services, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Synapse Analytics, Power BI, Azure Data Lake, SQL Server/Azure SQL, along with expertise in designing and implementing Data Warehousing, Lakehouse, ETL/ELT, and cloud‑native data architectures.
  • Strong understanding of Data Engineering, Analytics, Reporting, and BI frameworks.
  • Experience working with structured and unstructured data sources.
  • Strong knowledge of data governance, security, scalability, and performance optimization.
  • Ability to drive architecture discussions and provide strategic technical recommendations.
  • Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills.

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Job Description:

We are looking for a highly skilled Data Architect with strong expertise in Azure Data Services, Microsoft Fabric, and Data & BI solutions to design, implement, and optimize modern enterprise data platforms. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in building scalable data architectures, enabling advanced analytics, and driving cloud-based data transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement enterprise-scale data architecture solutions on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric.
  • Build scalable and secure data platforms supporting Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, Reporting, and Analytics.
  • Define data models, data integration strategies, governance frameworks, and best practices.
  • Lead the design and implementation of modern BI and analytics solutions using Power BI and Microsoft Fabric.
  • Develop and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Fabric Dataflows, Synapse, and related Azure services.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Ensure data quality, security, scalability, performance optimization, and compliance standards across the platform.
  • Drive cloud modernization and migration initiatives from legacy/on‑premise systems to Azure‑based ecosystems.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and architectural guidance to Data Engineering and BI teams.
  • Support advanced analytics, AI/ML readiness, and real‑time reporting initiatives.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Strong experience as a Data Architect within enterprise Data & BI environments.
  • Strong hands‑on experience in Microsoft Azure Data Services, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Synapse Analytics, Power BI, Azure Data Lake, SQL Server/Azure SQL, along with expertise in designing and implementing Data Warehousing, Lakehouse, ETL/ELT, and cloud‑native data architectures.
  • Strong understanding of Data Engineering, Analytics, Reporting, and BI frameworks.
  • Experience working with structured and unstructured data sources.
  • Strong knowledge of data governance, security, scalability, and performance optimization.
  • Ability to drive architecture discussions and provide strategic technical recommendations.
  • Strong stakeholder management and consulting skills.

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Posted: May 19th, 2026