Senior Azure Data Architect

About the role

As a Senior Azure Data Architect you will design, implement and optimise cloud‑based data platforms on Microsoft Azure, delivering scalable, secure and high‑performance analytics solutions for enterprise customers.

Key responsibilities

• Create technical designs and oversee the implementation of ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Define data architecture standards, select appropriate Azure services and ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Guide data governance, security practices and metadata‑driven ingestion strategies.
• Review implementation quality, mentor data engineers and developers, and participate in architecture reviews.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional agile teams to continuously improve cloud data solutions and best practices.

Required profile

• Strong enterprise Azure Data Architecture experience with production‑grade projects.
• Hands‑on experience designing data layers for GenAI/RAG/Agentic applications.
• Proven ability to modernise existing platforms and handle unstructured data at scale.
• Experience mentoring technical teams and driving architectural ownership.

Required skills

• Microsoft Azure (Cosmos DB, Synapse, Data Factory, etc.)
• ETL/ELT pipeline design and implementation
• Data modelling, integration and storage solutions
• Data governance and security best practices
• Understanding of AI‑ready data architectures for GenAI/RAG applications