Associate Architect - Data Engineering

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the transformation of enterprise data

solutions, with a strong focus on migrating Alteryx workflows into Azure Databricks. The

ideal candidate will have deep expertise in the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, including Azure

Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric, and a strong

background in data architecture, governance, and distributed computing. This role

requires both strategic thinking and hands-on architectural leadership to ensure scalable,

secure, and high-performance data solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

Define the overall migration strategy for transforming Alteryx workflows into

scalable, cloud-native data solutions on Azure Databricks.

Architect end-to-end data frameworks leveraging Databricks, Delta Lake, Azure

Data Lake, and Synapse.

Establish best practices, standards, and governance frameworks for pipeline

design, orchestration, and data lifecycle management.

Guide engineering teams in re-engineering Alteryx workflows into distributed Spark-

based architectures.

Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure solutions align with analytics,

reporting, and advanced AI / ML initiatives.

Oversee data quality, lineage, and security compliance across the data

ecosystem.

Drive CI / CD adoption, automation, and DevOps practices for Azure Databricks

and related services.

Provide architectural leadership, design reviews, and mentorship to engineering

and analytics teams.

Optimize solutions for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency within Azure.

Participate in enterprise architecture forums and influence data strategy across the

organization.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

10+ years of experience in data architecture, engineering, or solution design.

Proven expertise in Alteryx workflows and their modernization into Azure

Databricks (Spark, PySpark, SQL, Delta Lake).

Deep knowledge of the Microsoft Azure data ecosystem :

o Azure Data Factory (ADF)

o Azure Synapse Analytics

o Microsoft Fabric

o Azure Databricks

Strong background in data governance, lineage, security, and compliance

frameworks.

Demonstrated experience in architecting data lakes, data warehouses, and

analytics platforms.

Proficiency in Python, SQL, and Apache Spark for prototyping and design

validation.

Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Data

Engineer Associate).

Experience leading large-scale migration programs or modernization initiatives.

Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman).

Exposure to machine learning enablement on Azure Databricks.

Strong understanding of Agile delivery and working in multi-disciplinary teams.