The Role
Seeking a Principal Data Architect to design large-scale Azure data platforms, leveraging services like ADLS, ADF, and Azure Synapse. Responsibilities include architecture definition, modernization of data platforms, and technical leadership.
Summary Generated by Built In
Principal Data Architect
Primary Skills
- Fabric, Azure Data engineering, ADF,
Specialization
- Azure Data EngineerIng Basic: Principal Data Architect
Job requirements
- About the Role:
- Define and implement end-to-end Azure data architecture leveraging ADLS Gen2, ADF, Synapse, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric.
- Lead the design and modernization of enterprise data platforms, enabling scalable, secure, and cost-effective data solutions.
- Partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate analytical and reporting needs into technical designs.
- Architect data lakehouse and warehouse solutions aligned with data governance, cataloging, and lineage frameworks.
- Evaluate and implement data integration, transformation, and orchestration patterns for high-volume data workloads.
- Drive data platform standardization, automation, and CI/CD practices across projects.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and data modelers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data security, compliance, and performance optimization.
- Stay current on emerging Azure and Microsoft Fabric capabilities to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
- 14+ years of experience in data engineering, architecture, or analytics, with at least 6+ years on Azure data services.
- Strong hands-on expertise with:
- Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) Gen2
- Azure Data Factory (ADF)
- Azure Synapse Analytics
- Microsoft Fabric (Data Engineering / Data Warehouse / Data Activator)
- Databricks / PySpark / Power BI (preferred)
- Experience designing data lakehouse, ELT pipelines, and real-time data solutions.
- Proven experience in solution architecture, cost optimization, and performance tuning.
- Familiarity with data governance, security, and metadata management frameworks.
- Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
- Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Data Engineer Associate) are a strong plus.
- Experience in retail, logistics, BFSI, or manufacturing domains.
- Exposure to data mesh or data fabric concepts and implementations.
- Prior experience in leading large modernization or migration programs.
We are seeking an experienced Principal Data Architect with deep expertise in designing and implementing large-scale data platforms on Azure. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience across ADLS, ADF, Synapse Analytics, and Microsoft Fabric, and a proven ability to define modern data architecture strategies that enable analytics, AI, and business transformation.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Skills & Experience:
Preferred Qualifications:
Top Skills
Azure Data Factory
Azure Data Lake Storage
Azure Synapse Analytics
Databricks
Microsoft Fabric
Power BI
Pyspark
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