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Azure Data Architect
Fractal is a strategic AI and analytics partner to Fortune 500 companies, powering human decisions at scale by integrating AI, Engineering, and Design. With 5000+ consultants across 16 global locations, Fractal combines cutting-edge technology with human-centered design.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement scalable data storage solutions using Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, and Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2.
- Develop and manage data integration pipelines leveraging Azure Data Factory, Synapse Pipelines, and Event Hubs for batch and streaming ingestion.
- Architect and optimize data processing frameworks with Azure Databricks, Synapse Analytics, and Azure Stream Analytics to support advanced analytics and real-time insights.
- Establish and enforce data governance policies using Microsoft Purview, ensuring compliance, lineage tracking, and metadata management.
- Implement security and identity controls through Azure Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and Azure Key Vault.
- Enable business intelligence and reporting with Power BI, Azure Analysis Services, and Synapse for enterprise-wide dashboards and analytics.
- Drive performance optimization and scalability using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Autoscale features to ensure high availability and efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data architecture with organizational goals, leveraging Azure-native services for innovation and cost efficiency.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 8-12 years of proven experience in data architecture, data engineering, or cloud solution design with a focus on Azure services.
- Strong expertise in Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and Data Lake Storage for structured and unstructured data management.
- Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse Pipelines, and Event Hubs for ETL/ELT and real-time ingestion.
- Proficiency in Azure Databricks, Synapse Analytics, and Stream Analytics for big data and advanced analytics workloads.
- Knowledge of data governance frameworks and tools such as Microsoft Purview, with emphasis on compliance and metadata management.
- Familiarity with identity and security management using Azure Active Directory, RBAC, and Key Vault.
- Strong skills in business intelligence and visualization using Power BI and Azure Analysis Services.
- Experience with monitoring and optimization tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Advisor.
- Solid understanding of cloud architecture principles, scalability, and cost optimization strategies in Azure.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with stakeholders across technical and business teams.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Data Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.
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Skills Required
- 8-12 years of experience in data architecture or cloud solution design
- Expertise in Azure SQL Database and Cosmos DB
- Experience with Azure Data Factory and Event Hubs
- Proficiency in Azure Databricks and Stream Analytics
- Knowledge of data governance frameworks such as Microsoft Purview
- Familiarity with Azure Active Directory and RBAC
- Skills in Power BI and Azure Analysis Services
- Understanding of cloud architecture principles
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Azure certifications are desirable
Fractal Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fractal and has not been reviewed or approved by Fractal.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision along with tax‑advantaged accounts and EAP in the U.S., indicating a broad core package. Feedback suggests core protections exist across regions, though specifics can vary by location.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off programs include generous PTO, paid holidays and sick time, paid volunteer time, and sabbaticals in some areas. Some accounts also describe manager‑approved or flexible PTO approaches alongside hybrid/WFH latitude.
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements commonly include remote/hybrid options and flexible schedules. Flexibility is frequently highlighted as part of the overall value proposition.
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What We Do
Fractal is one of the most prominent players in the Artificial Intelligence space. Fractal's mission is to power every human decision in the enterprise and brings AI, engineering, and design to help the world's most admired Fortune 500® companies. Fractal's products include Qure.ai to assist radiologists in making better diagnostic decisions, Crux Intelligence to assists CEOs, and senior executives make better tactical and strategic decisions, Theremin.ai to improve investment decisions, and Eugenie.ai to find anomalies in high-velocity data & Samya.ai to drive next-generation Enterprise Revenue Growth Management. Fractal has more than 3,000 employees across 16 global locations, including the United States, UK, Ukraine, India, Singapore, and Australia. Fractal has consistently been rated as India's best companies to work for, by The Great Place to Work® Institute, featured as a leader in Customer Analytics Service Providers Wave™ 2021, Computer Vision Consultancies Wave™ 2020 & Specialized Insights Service Providers Wave™ 2020 by Forrester Research, and recognized as an "Honorable Vendor" in 2021 Magic Quadrant™ for data & analytics by Gartner.
