Datashift Consultancy Team
We are seeking a skilled Azure Data Architect to join our fast-growing team focused on delivering solutions that answer business questions with data and facts.
Key Responsibilities:
* Analyze customer data requirements and translate them into robust technical solutions.
* Design and implement scalable data architectures within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem.
* Provide expert advice to customers, ensuring adherence to best practices in Azure.
* Lead data architecture initiatives and mentor junior data engineers and business stakeholders.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive data solutions aligned with business objectives.
* Develop data strategies that support organizational goals and drive innovation.
* Manage data projects from conception to implementation, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
* Ensure compliance with data governance principles, security protocols, and industry standards.
* Stay updated with the latest developments in Azure technologies and industry trends to enhance data solutions.
Qualifications and Skills:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
* 6+ years of experience in data modeling, data warehousing, and data integration, with a proven track record of designing and architecting platform components to support specific use cases within Azure ecosystems.
* Proficiency with data-related Azure services such as Data Factory, Data Lake Storage, Synapse, Fabric, and/or Databricks.
* Experience with security and network security in Azure.
* Experience setting up pipelines in Azure DevOps.
* Understanding of billing methods for Azure resources.
* Experience writing ETLs using SQL & Python (incl. PySpark).
* Knowledge and deep understanding of Engineering principles (e.g. ci/CD, unit testing, etc.).
* Familiarity with data governance capabilities within the Azure ecosystem.
* Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.