Senior Data Architect (Databricks & Microsoft Fabric)

About Position

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Data Architect with deep expertise in Databricks and Microsoft Fabric. This role involves leading the design and implementation of scalable data solutions for BFSI and HLS clients.

• Role: Senior Data Architect (Databricks & Microsoft Fabric)

• Location: All PSL Locations

• Experience: 10-18 Years

• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Architect and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions on the Databricks and Azure Fabric.
• Lead discovery workshops to understand business challenges, data requirements, and current technology ecosystems.
• Design end-to-end data pipelines, ensuring seamless integration with enterprise systems leveraging Databricks and Microsoft Fabric
• Optimize databricks and fabric workloads for performance and cost efficiency
• Provide solutions considering various architectural concerns e.g. Data Governance, Master Data Management, Meta-Data management, Data Quality Management, data security and privacy policies and procedures
• Optimize solutions for cost efficiency, performance, and reliability.
• Lead technical engagements, collaborating with client stakeholders and internal teams.
• Establish and enforce governance, security, and compliance standards within Databricks and Fabric
• Guide teams in implementing best practices on Databricks and Microsoft Azure.
• Keeping abreast with latest developments in the industry; evaluating and recommending new and emerging data architectures/patterns, technologies, and standards
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for Databricks and Azure Fabric within the organization and for clients.
• Delivering and directing pre-sales engagements to prove functional capabilities (POC’s or POV’s)
• Develop and deliver workshops, webinars, and technical presentations on Databricks and Fabric capabilities.
• Create white papers, case studies and reusable artifacts to showcase our company’s Databricks value proposition.
• Build strong relationships with Databricks partnership teams including their product managers and solution architects, contributing to co-marketing and joint go-to-market strategies.
• Business Development Support:
• Collaborate with sales and pre-sales teams to provide technical guidance during RFP responses and solutioning.
• Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities within existing accounts by showcasing Databricks’s & BI potential for extended use cases.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in data architecture, engineering, or analytics roles, with at least 5 years of hands-on experience with Databricks and 1 year of Azure Fabric
• Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale data solutions across industries.
• Experience working in consulting or client-facing roles, particularly with enterprise customers.
• Deep understanding of modern data architecture principles, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep expertise in modern data architectures, lakehouse principles, and AI-driven analytics.
• Strong hands-on experience with Databricks core components, including Delta Lake, Apache Spark, MLflow, Unity Catalog, and Databricks Workflows.
• Understanding of cloud-native services for data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration (e.g., AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, GCP Dataflow).
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration with diverse teams.
• A self-starter with a growth mindset and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Databricks Advanced Certification
• Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional
• Certifications in cloud platforms such as:
• AWS Certified Data Analytics: Specialty
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly promotion cycles and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Inclusive Environment:

Persistent Ltd. is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We offer hybrid work options and flexible working hours to accommodate various needs and preferences.
• Our office is equipped with accessible facilities, including adjustable workstations, ergonomic chairs, and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive.

Our company fosters a values-driven and people-centric work environment that enables our employees to:

• Accelerate growth, both professionally and personally
• Impact the world in powerful, positive ways, using the latest technologies
• Enjoy collaborative innovation, with diversity and work-life wellbeing at the core
• Unlock global opportunities to work and learn with the industry’s best

Let’s unleash your full potential at Persistent

“Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.”