Daat Architect

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Data Architect with extensive experience in Microsoft Azure Data Lake architecture, including Microsoft Fabric and Power BI. The ideal candidate will not only architect scalable and robust data solutions but also actively participate in data design, development, and migration activities. Experience migrating workloads from Azure Synapse Analytics to Microsoft Fabric is essential. This role demands strong expertise in data modeling, data pipeline development, and leveraging Fabric's AI capabilities to deliver advanced analytics and business intelligence solutions. Additionally, the candidate will provide program management and leadership to drive data initiatives, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

You Will Have an Opportunity to:

Data Design/Model/Architect

• Architect, design, and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data lake solutions on Microsoft Azure, focusing on Microsoft Fabric platform.
• Define and enforce data governance, security, and compliance policies across the Azure data ecosystem.
• Optimize data storage, retrieval, and processing for performance, cost-efficiency, and scalability.
• Create and maintain comprehensive architecture and design documentation, including data
• Mentor and guide data teams on best practices in data architecture, design, implementation, and program execution within Azure Fabric environments.

Build:

• Develop detailed data models (conceptual, logical, and physical) that support complex analytics, reporting, and AI workloads within Fabric.
• Build, optimize, and maintain data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes using Fabric components and Azure data services
• flow diagrams, metadata management, and integration blueprints.
• Act as a hands-on contributor in data ingestion, transformation, and integration tasks, ensuring best practices in data design and implementation.

Project Management and Leadership

• Provide program management leadership by planning, coordinating, and driving data architecture and migration initiatives end-to-end.
• Lead cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of data projects aligned with business objectives.
• Manage project timelines, resources, risks, and communications to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery.
• Manage implementation partners and third party staff to hold them accountable for the delivery of the projects and initiatives
• Collaborate closely with data engineers, data scientists, BI developers, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into practical, scalable data solutions

Migrate to Fabric and provide thought leadership for AI/ML

• Lead and execute migration projects from Azure Synapse Analytics to Microsoft Fabric, including hands-on data migration, transformation, and validation.
• Leverage Microsoft Fabric AI capabilities to automate data processing, enhance data quality, and enable intelligent analytics.
• Stay current with Azure, Microsoft Fabric, and AI/ML advancements to continuously enhance data architecture and capabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience as a Data Architect or senior data engineer with a strong focus on Microsoft Azure Data Lake and/or Fabric architecture.
• Proven hands-on experience designing and implementing complex data models and data pipelines in Azure Fabric and related services.
• Demonstrated experience migrating data and analytics workloads from Azure Synapse Analytics to Microsoft Fabric, including hands-on development and troubleshooting.
• Deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric components such as data lakehouse, data engineering, data warehousing, and AI capabilities.
• Strong proficiency in data modeling techniques and tools, with the ability to translate business requirements into scalable data designs.
• Extensive experience with Power BI for data visualization and reporting integrated with Fabric data sources.
• Solid knowledge of Azure data services including Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Purview.
• Experience applying data governance, security, and compliance frameworks in cloud data environments.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and practical application of Fabric AI capabilities to improve data workflows and analytics.
• Strong programming and scripting skills in SQL, Python, or similar languages.
• Proven program management experience leading complex data architecture or migration projects, including planning, execution, and stakeholder management.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to drive cross-functional initiatives and influence at multiple organizational levels.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills to effectively engage with technical teams and business users.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, PMP, or related certifications are highly desirable.
• Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with cloud-native data architectures, serverless computing, and infrastructure as code (IaC).
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices for data pipeline automation and CI/CD in data engineering.
  • Familiarity with additional BI tools and data platforms beyond Microsoft stack.