Data Platforms & AI Azure Architect

NTT DATA, Inc.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 320,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA, Inc. in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Data Platforms & AI Azure Architect to join our Cloud & Security practice.

You will design modern Azure data platform solutions, oversee ingestion, storage, processing, analytics and reporting, and advise on the Azure data stack to deliver business value. You will collaborate with AI, cloud, security and application teams, support presales activities, and help modernise legacy data platforms while mapping challenges to practical, data-driven

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Microsoft technology experience with Azure data platform architecture.
• Experience designing enterprise data platforms (batch, streaming, ETL, analytics, reporting).
• Strong understanding of Azure data services, governance and lifecycle management.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric or other modern data platform technologies.
• Presales or solution consulting experience in cloud SI/GSI or MSP/consulting.
• Strong English communication; able to present to senior stakeholders.
• Nice-to-have: AI/ML platforms, Azure AI services, or applied analytics.

Responsibilities

• Design Azure data platform solutions for enterprise clients.
• Architect ingestion, storage, processing, analytics, and reporting on Azure.
• Advise on Fabric, Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Power BI.
• Support presales with Workshops, discovery, proposals, estimates.
• Collaborate with AI, cloud, security, and apps teams to deliver data/AI solutions.
• Map business challenges to data-driven outcomes and viable options.

Skills

Azure data platform architecture

Microsoft technology experience

Presales

English communication

AI/ML platforms (Nice to have)

Azure Fabric / Azure data services

Job description

Make an impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Role Overview

NTT DATA is looking for an experienced Data Platforms & AI Azure Architect to join our Cloud & Security practice in Malaysia, supporting clients across the ASEAN region. This role is focused on helping clients design, modernise, and scale their data platforms on Microsoft Azure. The successful candidate will work across data architecture, analytics platforms, AI enablement, presales, and solution advisory, helping customers turn data into practical business value.

Key Responsibilities

• Design modern Azure data platform solutions for enterprise clients.
• Architect data ingestion, storage, processing, analytics, and reporting solutions across Azure.
• Support solution design across batch, streaming, ETL, data lake, data warehouse, and lakehouse patterns.
• Advise clients on Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Power BI, and related Azure data services.
• Help clients modernise legacy data platforms and define practical migration or transformation roadmaps.
• Support presales activities, including client workshops, discovery sessions, proposals, solution estimates, and executive presentations.
• Work with AI, cloud, infrastructure, security, and application teams to create joined-up data and AI solutions.
• Map business challenges to data-driven technology outcomes and commercially sensible solution options.

Required Experience

• 7+ years of Microsoft technology experience, with strong Azure data platform architecture experience.
• Proven experience designing enterprise data platforms, including batch processing, streaming, ETL, analytics, and reporting solutions.
• Strong understanding of Azure data services, modern data architecture patterns, integration, governance, and data lifecycle management.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric and/or other modern data platform technologies.
• Prior presales or solution consulting experience within a cloud SI, GSI, managed services provider, or consulting environment.
• Comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders and explaining how data platforms enable business outcomes.
• Strong English communication skills, either as a primary language or strong secondary language.

Nice to Have

• Experience with AI/ML platforms, Azure AI services, or applied analytics use cases.
• Exposure to Azure security, data security, privacy, governance, or compliance requirements.
• Experience with application modernization, APIs, event-driven architecture, or cloud-native data integration.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.