Job Summary:

We are seeking a Lead Data Architect to define, design, and guide the implementation of scalable, secure, and future-proof data platform solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure-based architectures, including lakehouse models and data governance tools, and will be responsible for aligning data strategies with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of Microsoft Fabric-based lakehouse architectures
• Define best practices for ingestion, transformation, data governance, and identity management.
• Lead architectural planning, stakeholder alignment, and solution road mapping.
• Establish frameworks for data quality, lineage, tagging, and compliance.
• Support DevOps practices for automated deployments and CI/CD pipelines.
• Guide engineering teams on best practices for CI/CD, metadata tagging, and Medallion architecture.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in data architecture, with at least 2–3 years on Azure and Microsoft Fabric.
• Strong knowledge of modern data architecture patterns (e.g., medallion, lakehouse).
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Purview, Entra ID, and RBAC.
• Proven leadership in cross-functional project delivery and stakeholder communication.