Senior Data Architect - Azure, Databricks & Lakehouse

Halian; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in digital transformation is seeking a Data Architect to enhance enterprise data strategies and deliver scalable solutions. Responsibilities include defining data architecture, optimizing data solutions on Microsoft Azure, and establishing governance frameworks. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Azure services and Databricks, is skilled in data modeling and governance, and possesses excellent stakeholder management abilities. A Bachelor's or Master's in a related field is required, with certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Architect in large-scale data environments.
• Hands-on experience with Databricks for big data processing.
• Strong understanding of ETL/ELT procedures and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise data architecture aligned with business goals.
• Lead design and optimization of data solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Establish data standards, policies, and governance frameworks.

Skills

Data Architecture expertise

Azure Data Services

Databricks

Data Governance

Data Modeling

AI/ML Knowledge

ETL/ELT Pipelines

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure Data Lake Gen2

Power BI

Apache Spark

Hadoop

Job description

A leading organization in digital transformation is seeking a Data Architect to enhance enterprise data strategies and deliver scalable solutions. Responsibilities include defining data architecture, optimizing data solutions on Microsoft Azure, and establishing governance frameworks. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with Azure services and Databricks, is skilled in data modeling and governance, and possesses excellent stakeholder management abilities. A Bachelor's or Master's in a related field is required, with certifications preferred.