Data Architect

ZipRecruiter; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Data Architect with 15+ years of experience in Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform Architecture. The ideal candidate will lead the design of scalable solutions, collaborate with stakeholders, and implement data strategies to optimize performance. Proficiency in Azure technologies and strong SQL skills are required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Data Architecture.
• Extensive expertise in Azure technologies.
• Strong SQL knowledge, including analytical functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of scalable solutions using Microsoft Azure.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements.
• Conduct technical evaluations and propose effective solutions.

Skills

Azure Data Factory

Azure PaaS SQL

Azure Synapse

SQL knowledge

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Data Architect with 15+ years of experience, specializing in Microsoft Azure Cloud Platform Architecture and technologies. The ideal candidate should be having extensive expertise in Azure ADF, Data Bricks, Azure Data Lake with Synapse database experience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and architecture of innovative and scalable solutions using Microsoft Azure Architecture and Technologies.

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders, including development teams, project managers, and clients, to define technical requirements and project objectives.

• Provide strategic guidance and technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural principles.

• Conduct comprehensive technical evaluations of existing systems, identify areas for improvement, and propose effective solutions.

• Architect and implement third-party integrations to enhance system functionality and interoperability.

• Design and implement data strategies to optimize application performance and responsiveness.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset and attention to detail.

• Develop database optimization techniques, including indexing, query optimization, and performance tuning, to improve system efficiency and reliability.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Experience in the hospitality and ecommerce domains is a significant plus.

1. Proficient in Azure Data Factory

2. Proficient in Azure PaaS SQL, Azure Synapse

3. Strong SQL knowledge is a must (including analytical functions in SQL)

4. Quick problem solving and analytical skills to identify root cause of issues and fix them quickly

5. Good communication skills