Data Architect – Azure & Microsoft Stack

Data Architect – Azure & Microsoft Stack

Hyderabad

Full-time

About BizAcuity

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Our services include - Business Intelligence Consulting , Advanced Analytics, Managed Services, Data Management, Cloud Services, Technology Consulting , Application Development and Product Engineering.

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Data Architect – Azure & Microsoft Stack

Position Overview

Data Architect

You will play a pivotal role in defining the data architecture strategy, leading complex data initiatives, and ensuring our data platforms are secure, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Design and implement

  end-to-end data architectures

  leveraging Azure cloud and on-premises Microsoft technologies.
• Develop

  data strategy, standards, and governance frameworks

  to ensure data consistency, integrity, and availability.
• Create and maintain

  data models, architecture diagrams, and documentation

  for enterprise-wide visibility.
• Evaluate and recommend

  modern data platforms, tools, and integration patterns

  within the Microsoft ecosystem.
• Ensure architectural designs align with business priorities, scalability, and performance goals.

Technical Leadership

• Lead the design and deployment of

  data warehouses, data lakes, and analytics platforms

  using:

• Azure Synapse Analytics

• Azure Data Lake Storage

• Azure SQL Database

• Azure Databricks

• Architect

  hybrid solutions

  integrating on-premises

  SQL Server

  with

  Azure services

  .
• Design

  ETL/ELT data pipelines

  using Azure Data Factory, SSIS, and related technologies.
• Oversee

  data security, privacy, and compliance

  implementations (GDPR, ISO, SOC, etc.).
• Optimize database performance and establish

  backup, DR, and monitoring frameworks

  .

Project Management & Delivery

• Lead

  data architecture projects

  from concept to production, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with

  project managers

  to define scope, timelines, and deliverables.
• Manage risks, track dependencies, and ensure alignment with organizational priorities.
• Guide

  cross-functional teams

  including data engineers, analysts, and business partners.

Business Partnership

• Partner with

  business and technology stakeholders

  to translate data needs into technical designs.
• Present architectural recommendations and insights in

  business-friendly language

  .
• Conduct

  architecture reviews

  and drive data-driven decision-making across departments.
• Stay ahead of emerging

  Azure, data, and analytics trends

  to recommend innovative solutions.

Required Qualifications

Technical Skills

• 8+ years of experience in

  data architecture, engineering, or solution design

  roles.
• Expertise in

  Azure data services

  (Synapse, Data Factory, Data Lake, Databricks, SQL Database).
• Proficient in

  SQL Server

  (design, tuning, optimization, and administration).
• Solid understanding of

  hybrid cloud architectures

  , networking, and integration patterns.
• Hands-on experience with

  data modeling

  (dimensional, relational, NoSQL).
• Strong in

  SQL/T-SQL

  and one or more programming/scripting languages (Python, C#, PowerShell).
• Deep understanding of

  data governance, lineage, and security frameworks

  .
• Exposure to

  DevOps, CI/CD

  , and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for data solutions.

Project Management & Delivery

• Proven success leading

  end-to-end data transformation programs

  .
• Experience working in

  Agile/Scrum

  environments.
• Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking skills.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred.

Business & Communication

• Exceptional ability to

  communicate complex data concepts

  to executive and business audiences.
• Strong

  business acumen

  with proven experience aligning technical solutions with business goals.
• Excellent

  presentation, documentation, and stakeholder management

  skills.
• Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable leading

  cross-functional teams

  .

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified:

  Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Data Engineer Associate.
• Experience with

  Power BI

  , DAX, and the broader

  Microsoft Analytics stack

  .
• Exposure to

  real-time data streaming

  and event-driven architectures (Kafka, Event Hub).
• Familiarity with

  machine learning, AI, and predictive analytics integration

  .
• Hands-on experience with

  cloud migration and data modernization projects

  .
• Domain experience in

  financial services, consulting, or large-scale enterprise environments

  is a plus.

Why Join Us

• Work on

  cutting-edge Azure data technologies

  within a forward-thinking enterprise.
• Shape the

  data architecture vision

  for transformative business initiatives.
• Collaborate with

  senior leadership

  and cross-functional teams driving innovation.
• Competitive compensation, certifications sponsorship, and continuous learning culture.