Job Title : Azure Solutions Architect.
Location : Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune.
Job Summary :
Are you an innovative problem-solver with a passion for leveraging cloud technologies to revolutionize business processes? We are in search of an experienced Azure Solutions Architect to design and lead the creation of scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions on Microsoft Azure.
You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into effective cloud solutions, supporting advanced analytics, AI / ML capabilities, and real-time insights.
Key Responsibilities :
- Architectural Design : Design end-to-end solutions on Azure, including ingestion, processing, storage, and consumption layers.
- Pipeline Development : Develop scalable and secure data pipelines utilizing Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and other relevant services.
- Modernization : Lead the modernization of legacy data platforms to Azure, including the formulation of migration strategies and their implementation.
- Data Models : Create data models and architect data lakes and data warehouses to support BI, ML, and analytics use cases.
- Governance and Security : Implement data governance, security, access controls, and data quality frameworks.
- Collaboration : Partner with Data Engineers, Analysts, and Data Scientists to meet business requirements.
- Guidance : Provide architectural guidance and best practices for data lifecycle management, data cataloging, and metadata management.
- Evaluation and Recommendation : Assess and recommend Azure services and third-party tools based on project needs.
Required Qualifications :
Education : Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.Experience : 10-15 years in data engineering or data architecture roles, with 3+ years focused on Azure.Azure Expertise : Deep knowledge of Azure services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Functions, and Logic Apps.Programming Skills : Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and optionally C# / Java.Orchestration Tools : Experience with orchestration tools (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Apache Airflow).Core Knowledge : Solid understanding of data warehousing, ETL / ELT, data lakes, real-time streaming, and batch processing.Governance and Compliance : Knowledge of data governance, privacy, compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), and IAM in Azure.BI Tools : Familiarity with BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik.Certifications : Microsoft Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Data Engineer Associate are a plus.Preferred Qualifications :
AI / ML : Experience with AI / ML model deployment pipelines on Azure.Multi-Cloud : Exposure to multi-cloud environments and hybrid data strategies.DevOps : Knowledge of DevOps, CI / CD, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Azure Resource Manager).Regulated Environments : Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., BFSI, Healthcare).Soft Skills :
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.ref : hirist.tech)