Azure Data Architect (NA)

Hitachi Solutions India Pvt Ltd; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider in Maharashtra is looking for an Azure Data Architect to design and implement state-of-the-art data solutions on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate should possess 8 to 14 years of experience, focusing on scalable data architectures, compliance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Strong programming skills in SQL, Python, and experience with Azure services like SQL Database and Synapse Analytics are vital for success. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 8 to 14 years of experience in data solutions and architecture.
• Expertise in end-to-end data solutions on Microsoft Azure.
• Hands-on experience with data lakes and warehouses.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure data solutions including data lakes.
• Develop scalable data architectures for large-scale processing.
• Ensure performance, security, and compliance with data solutions.

Skills

Data architecture design

Microsoft Azure services

Data governance

Programming languages (SQL, Python, Scala)

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Azure SQL Database

Azure Synapse Analytics

Power BI

Databricks/Spark

Job description

Company Overview

Our culture is defined by our values and our deep commitment to help our clients succeed. We are a division of the 38th largest company in the world and bring to bear the strength of a very large network of interconnected Hitachi companies. At the same time we remain absolutely committed to the nimble agility that helped us grow Hitachi Solutions from three founding partners to nearly 2,000 consultants, developers and support personnel all around the globe.

Hitachi Solutions is a leader in providing industry solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics AX and Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Hitachi Solutions provides its customers with industry focus, software industry domain expertise, and proven tier‑1 people. Hitachi Solutions works with its customers to understand their unique formula for success and develops solutions that improve their business and attain measurable results. 2011, 2009, 2006 & 2005 Microsoft Dynamics Partner of the Year (Finalist 2008, 2007). Microsoft Global Dynamics Award (Global Dynamics Partner of the year) 2014.

Hitachi Solutions is a core IT company of the Hitachi Group, which employs some 400,000 people worldwide. Through systems integration, we provide ideal solutions and products for customers. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Hitachi Solutions’ reach extends to group companies in Japan and abroad, working with a worldwide network of alliance partners. We bring solutions and products to diverse countries and regions including Asia, the United States and Europe. The flagship company in the Hitachi Group’s information and communication system solutions business, Hitachi Solutions also offers solutions for social innovation such as smart cities.

For more information on Hitachi Solutions, please visit: https://web.hitachi-solutions.com

Job Description

JD Title: Azure Data Architect

Experience level: 8 Years to 14 Years

Requirements

• Design and implement end‑to‑end data solutions on Microsoft Azure, including data lakes, data warehouses, and ETL/ELT processes.
• Develop scalable and efficient data architectures that support large‑scale data processing and analytics workloads.
• Ensure high performance, security, and compliance within Azure data solutions.
• Know various techniques (lakehouse, warehouse) and have experience implementing them.
• Evaluate and choose appropriate Azure services such as Azure SQL Database, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Databricks, Unity Catalog, and Azure Data Factory. Should have deep knowledge and hands‑on experience with these Azure Data Services.
• Ideally, knowledgeable and experienced with Microsoft Fabric.
• Work closely with business and technical teams to understand and translate data needs into robust, scalable data architecture solutions.
• Experience with data governance, data privacy, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Provide expertise and leadership to the development team implementing data engineering solutions.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists, Analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure data architectures align with business goals and data analysis requirements.
• Optimize cloud‑based data infrastructure for performance, cost‑effectiveness, and scalability.
• Analyze data workloads and recommend optimizations for performance tuning, cost management, and reducing complexity.
• Monitor and address any issues related to performance and availability in cloud‑based data solutions.
• Experience in programming languages (e.g., SQL, Python, Scala). Hands‑on experience using MS SQL Server, Oracle, or similar RDBMS platform.
• Experience in Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipeline development.
• Hands‑on experience working at a high level in architecture, data science, or combination.
• In‑depth understanding of database structure principles.
• Distributed Data Processing of big data batch or streaming pipelines.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
• Data Modeling and strong analytics skills. The candidate must be able to take OLTP data structures and convert them into Star Schema. Ideally, the candidate should have DBT experience along with data modeling experience.
• Problem‑solving attitude, highly self‑motivated, self‑directed, and attentive to detail, ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively.
• Attitude and aptitude are highly important at Hitachi; we are a very collaborative group.

Desirable Skills

• Azure SQL Data Warehouse
• Azure Data Factory
• Azure Data Lake
• Azure Analysis Services
• Databricks/Spark
• Python or Scala (Python preferred)
• Data Modeling
• Power BI
• Database migration from legacy systems to new solutions
• Design conceptual, logical and physical data models using tools like ER Studio, Erwin

Additional Information

Beware of scams. Our recruiting team may communicate with candidates via our @hitachisolutions.com domain email address and/or via our SmartRecruiters (Applicant Tracking System) [e-mail] domain email address regarding your application and interview requests. All offers will originate from our @hitachisolutions.com domain email address. If you receive an offer or information from someone purporting to be an employee of Hitachi Solutions from any other domain, it may not be legitimate.