Cloud Data Architect

The Cloud Data Architect will lead client engagements, guiding stakeholders toward optimized, cloud-native data architectures. This role will be pivotal in defining modernization strategies, designing future-state data platforms, and integrating Microsoft Fabric solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead client interviews and workshops to understand current and future data needs
• Conduct technical reviews of Azure infrastructure including Databricks, Synapse Analytics, and Power BI
• Design scalable and optimized architecture solutions with a focus on Microsoft Fabric integration
• Define and refine data governance frameworks including cataloguing, lineage, and quality standards
• Deliver strategic and actionable project outputs in line with client expectations
• Evaluate and ensure the quality and accuracy of deliverables
• Collaborate with business and domain stakeholders to capture and implement business logic
• Manage end-to-end project delivery, including coordination with client and internal teams
• Communicate effectively with global stakeholders across various channels
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across dev, test, UAT, and production environments
• Ensure quality checks and adherence to Service Level Agreements and Turnaround Times

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Information Systems, or related field
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Data and Cloud architecture roles
• Proven experience engaging with client stakeholders and leading solution architecture
• Deep expertise in Azure Data Platform: Synapse, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Power BI
• Strong knowledge of data governance best practices including data quality, cataloguing, and lineage
• Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric and its integration into enterprise environments
• Experience creating modernization roadmaps and designing target architectures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Self-starter capable of working independently and in team environments
• Experience delivering projects in agile development environments
• Project management and team leadership capabilities