Description
Role Overview :
Seeking a highly skilled
Azure Data Architect with deep expertise in Databricks to lead enterprise data modernization and migration projects. The ideal candidate will serve as a hands-on technical leaderdefining architecture, guiding delivery teams, and ensuring alignment between client strategy and technical implementation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead data modernization and migration projects, from architecture design to deployment and optimization.
- Architect scalable, secure, and efficient data platforms leveraging Azure Databricks and Azure Data Services.
- Provide technical direction and mentoring to engineering teams to ensure quality and efficiency in delivery.
- Define and implement best practices for data ingestion, transformation, governance, and monitoring.
- Collaborate with client stakeholders to align technical approaches with business goals and project timelines.
- Introduce modern tools, frameworks, and methodologies to accelerate project execution.
- Oversee data platform performance, ensuring scalability and cost-effectiveness.
- Contribute to solution accelerators, reusable components, and internal knowledge assets.
Required Skills & Experience
- 12- 15 years of experience in Data Architecture and Solution Design.
- Strong hands-on expertise with Azure Databricks for data engineering and analytics workloads.
- Deep understanding of Data Fabric concepts and their integration in Azure ecosystems.
- Proven experience in data and platform modernization initiatives, preferably at enterprise scale.
- Expertise in designing ETL pipelines, real-time data processing, and cloud-based data storage architectures.
- Strong command over data security, governance, and compliance best practices.
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills to lead architecture discussions and presentations.
- Ability to guide teams in implementing reusable patterns, automation, and DevOps-based data delivery.
Engagement Flexibility
- On-site preferred : Candidate may be required on-site for 2- 3 months for alignment and execution.
- Remote option : Offshore work acceptable for suitable candidates with strong delivery ownership.
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