Azure Data Architect

Weekday (YC W21); Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Weekday (YC W21) is seeking a Mid-Senior level professional to lead the end-to-end migration of Azure Synapse Analytics to Microsoft Fabric in Bengaluru and other India locations. You will architect data pipelines, govern data assets, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure secure and compliant migration.

The role requires hands-on expertise in Azure Synapse, SQL Server, ADLS Gen2, CosmosDB, and Databricks, with strong Python skills and experience in ETL, streaming, and

Qualifications

• Must-have: Azure Synapse Analytics to Microsoft Fabric migration experience.
• Must-have: Advanced SQL Server and T-SQL skills.
• Must-have: Azure Data Factory for ETL pipeline development.
• Must-have: ADLS Gen2 knowledge.
• Must-have: CosmosDB data modeling and integration.
• Must-have: Python for data engineering tasks.
• Must-have: Databricks and Stream Analytics.
• Must-have: Event Hub and Logic App for event-driven architectures.
• Must-have: Microsoft Purview for data governance.
• Must-have: Azure Monitoring and Data Explorer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end migration of Azure Synapse Analytics environments to Microsoft Fabric.
• Develop migration strategies covering planning, execution, validation, cutover, and post-migration optimization.
• Implement and optimize data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and related ETL tech.
• Design and maintain data warehousing solutions using SQL Server, ADLS Gen2, CosmosDB, and Blob storage.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune performance of data integration and analytics during migration.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance.
• Utilize Azure Monitoring and Purview for governance, lineage, and observability.

Skills

Azure Synapse Analytics

SQL Server

T-SQL

Azure Data Factory

ADLS Gen2

CosmosDB

Python

Databricks

Stream Analytics

Event Hub

Logic App

Microsoft Purview

Azure Monitoring

Data Explorer

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Data Engineering

Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Azure Data Engineer Associate

Tools

Azure Synapse Analytics

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

CosmosDB

ADLS Gen2

Purview

Job description

This role is for one of our clients
Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Min Experience: 7+ years
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Pune, Gurugram, Haryana, India
JobType: full-time
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Experience Range: 7 to 10 years of experience, including substantial hands-on expertise delivering Azure Synapse Analytics to Microsoft Fabric migration projects, with direct involvement in migration planning, execution, validation, performance tuning, cutover, and post-migration optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end migration of Azure Synapse Analytics environments to Microsoft Fabric, ensuring seamless transition and minimal business disruption
• Develop comprehensive migration strategies encompassing planning, execution, validation, cutover, and post-migration optimization
• Implement and optimize data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and related ETL technologies to support migration and ongoing operations
• Design, model, and maintain modern data warehousing solutions leveraging SQL Server, Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, CosmosDB, and Blob storage
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and tune the performance of data integration and analytics solutions throughout the migration lifecycle
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance across all stages of the migration
• Utilize Azure Monitoring and Purview to ensure robust governance, lineage, and observability of data assets during and after migration
• Document architecture, processes, and best practices to support knowledge transfer and operational excellence post-migration

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience with Azure Synapse Analytics to Microsoft Fabric migration projects
• Advanced proficiency in SQL Server and T-SQL
• Expertise in Azure Data Factory for ETL pipeline development
• In-depth knowledge of Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (ADLS Gen2)
• Experience with CosmosDB for data modeling and integration
• Strong skills in Python for data engineering tasks
• Proficiency in Databricks and Stream Analytics
• Experience with Event Hub and Logic App for event-driven data architectures
• Expertise in Microsoft Purview for data governance
• Working knowledge of Azure Monitoring and Data Explorer

Preferred Skills

• Experience with advanced data orchestration in Microsoft Fabric
• Knowledge of cloud-native data platform architectures
• Expertise in implementing stored procedures for complex data transformation
• Familiarity with large-scale data environment management

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or a closely related discipline
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent certification
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate or similar certification

Must-have skills
Microsoft Azure, Synapse, Fabric

Good-to-have skills
PySpark, SQL, ETL