Data Architect - Azure (10-15 yrs)
Outstager
posted 7d ago
Key skills for the job
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead the design and implementation of Azure-based data solutions, including data lakes, data warehouses, and data pipelines.
- Develop strategies for seamless integration of disparate data sources into unified, accessible, and optimized systems.
- Responsible for developing data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and storage using Azure tools (Data Factory, Databricks, SQL Database, Data Explorer).
- Optimize data systems for performance, scalability, and reliability, addressing latency and throughput challenges.
- Ensure all data solutions comply with security and regulatory standards, implementing robust governance frameworks.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, business analysts, and developers, to understand business needs and deliver tailored data solutions.
- Stay updated with the latest Azure technologies and trends, recommending and implementing innovations to improve the organization's data strategy.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.
Required Skills and Qualifications :
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in data architecture and engineering.
- Proven expertise in designing and implementing Azure-based data solutions.
- Proficient in Azure services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Databricks.
- Requires hands-on experience with Azure data lake solutions and BI services.
- Role focuses on design rather than development, requiring EA Sparx data modeling experience
- Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and data pipeline development.
- Hands-on experience with big data technologies and tools (Spark, Hadoop).
- Advanced knowledge of programming languages like Python, SQL, and Scala.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI
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