Data Architect (Azure Platform) IRC279265

Description

As the Data Architect, you will be the senior technical visionary for the Data Platform. You will be responsible for the high-level design of the entire solution, ensuring it is scalable, secure, and aligned with the company’s long-term strategic goals. Your decisions will form the technical foundation upon which the entire platform is built, from initial batch processing to future real-time streaming capabilities.

Requirements

Required Skills (Must-Haves)

– Cloud Architecture: Extensive experience designing and implementing large-scale data platforms on Microsoft Azure.

– Expert Technical Knowledge: Deep, expert-level understanding of the Azure data stack, including ADF, Databricks, ADLS, Synapse, and Purview.

– Data Concepts: Mastery of data warehousing, data modeling (star schemas), data lakes, and both batch and streaming architectural patterns.

– Strategic Thinking: Ability to align technical solutions with long-term business strategy.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

– Hands-on Coding Ability: Proficiency in Python/PySpark, allowing for the creation of architectural proofs-of-concept.

– DevOps & IaC Acumen: Deep understanding of CI/CD for data platforms and experience with Infrastructure as Code (Bicep/Terraform)/Experience with AzureDevOps for BigData services

– Azure Cost Management: Experience with FinOps and optimizing the cost of Azure data services.

Job responsibilities

– End-to-End Architecture Design: Design and document the complete, end-to-end data architecture, encompassing data ingestion, processing, storage, and analytics serving layers.

– Technology Selection & Strategy: Make strategic decisions on the use of Azure services (ADF, Databricks, Synapse, Event Hubs) to meet both immediate MVP needs and future scalability requirements.

– Define Standards & Best Practices: Establish data modeling standards, development best practices, and governance policies for the engineering team to follow.

– Technical Leadership: Provide expert technical guidance and mentorship to the data engineers and BI developers, helping them solve the most complex technical challenges.

– Stakeholder Communication: Clearly articulate the architectural vision, benefits, and trade-offs to technical teams, project managers, and senior business leaders.

What we offer

Culture of caring. At GlobalLogic, we prioritize a culture of caring. Across every region and department, at every level, we consistently put people first. From day one, you’ll experience an inclusive culture of acceptance and belonging, where you’ll have the chance to build meaningful connections with collaborative teammates, supportive managers, and compassionate leaders.

Learning and development. We are committed to your continuous learning and development. You’ll learn and grow daily in an environment with many opportunities to try new things, sharpen your skills, and advance your career at GlobalLogic. With our Career Navigator tool as just one example, GlobalLogic offers a rich array of programs, training curricula, and hands-on opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Interesting & meaningful work. GlobalLogic is known for engineering impact for and with clients around the world. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to work on projects that matter. Each is a unique opportunity to engage your curiosity and creative problem-solving skills as you help clients reimagine what’s possible and bring new solutions to market. In the process, you’ll have the privilege of working on some of the most cutting-edge and impactful solutions shaping the world today.

Balance and flexibility. We believe in the importance of balance and flexibility. With many functional career areas, roles, and work arrangements, you can explore ways of achieving the perfect balance between your work and life. Your life extends beyond the office, and we always do our best to help you integrate and balance the best of work and life, having fun along the way!

High-trust organization. We are a high-trust organization where integrity is key. By joining GlobalLogic, you’re placing your trust in a safe, reliable, and ethical global company. Integrity and trust are a cornerstone of our value proposition to our employees and clients. You will find truthfulness, candor, and integrity in everything we do.

About GlobalLogic

GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, is a trusted digital engineering partner to the world’s largest and most forward-thinking companies. Since 2000, we’ve been at the forefront of the digital revolution – helping create some of the most innovative and widely used digital products and experiences. Today we continue to collaborate with clients in transforming businesses and redefining industries through intelligent products, platforms, and services.