Azure Data Architect

Bengaluru April 15, 2026 Full Time

Role & responsibilities

Design and implement cloud-based data architectures on Azure to support advanced analytics, reporting, and data science initiatives
Develop data pipelines using Azure Data Factory (ADF) and orchestrate end-to-end data workflows
Architect and optimize data lakes for structured and unstructured data storage using Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2
Implement ELT/ETL frameworks using Azure Databricks and Spark for big data processing
Integrate, transform, and visualize data using Power BI, ensuring efficient data modeling and DAX optimization
Ensure adherence to data governance, security, and compliance best practices within Azure environments
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to define and deliver scalable solutions
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and developers

Preferred candidate profile

Proven experience in architecting data solutions on Microsoft Azure (minimum 4+ years)
Expertise in:

Strong understanding of data integration, data warehousing, and modern data platform patterns (e.g., medallion architecture)
Proficiency in SQL, Python or PySpark for data processing and transformations
Experience with CI/CD, version control (e.g., Git), and DevOps for data
Knowledge of data governance, security (RBAC, ABAC), and compliance on cloud platforms
Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills