Senior Azure Data Architect

Opus Dental; Asker; On-site; NOK 1,000,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dental software company in Norway is seeking a Senior Azure Data Architect to lead the transition to a cloud-based platform. The role involves overseeing the architecture and implementation of a new data infrastructure, improving workflows for healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience with Azure and data architecture, alongside strong communication skills. This position offers a hybrid work model in Asker, competitive salary, and the opportunity to directly impact the dental industry's digital transformation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Impactful work on dental practices

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or similar roles.
• Deep, hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services.
• Experienced in building scalable and resilient data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and implementation of the Azure-based data platform.
• Design and execute the roadmap for moving to cloud, ensuring scalability.
• Work with the CTO to define best practices for cloud data management.

Skills

Data architecture

Microsoft Azure

Data engineering

API design

CI/CD

Data governance

Communication

Tools

Azure Data Lake

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse

Azure DevOps

GitHub

SQL Server

Job description

Opus Dental is a Norwegian company developing the leading electronic patient journal system in the Nordic dental market, trusted by over 25,000 users in 4,500+ clinics. We have developed software solutions for the dental market since 1993. A steady growth journey has enabled constant product development and established a solid foundation for developing an end‑to‑end software supporting dentists and dental clinics.

Since day one, our goal has been to make administrative work simpler and more efficient within the dental industry. We are committed to providing dentists and dental practices with state‑of‑the‑art software to enhance patient care and streamline practice management.Our goal? Improve usability, streamline workflows, and create a best‑in‑class digital experience for dental professionals.

Now, we’re modernizing. We're moving from a legacy desktop system to a cloud‑based web platform - and we’re looking for a Senior Azure Data Architect to help lead this transformation. This is a unique opportunity to work on a complex, real‑world product, improve usability for healthcare professionals, and shape the future of digital dentistry -want to join our journey? 🚀

What you will do

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of our next‑generation Azure‑based data platform.
• Design and execute the roadmap for moving from on‑prem to cloud, ensuring scalability, security, and cost efficiency.
• Work directly with the CTO to define best practices for cloud data management, governance, and performance.
• Architect data flows and pipelines that can handle large and cross‑domain datasets.
• Integrate APIs and enable cross‑system communication between legacy and cloud‑based applications.
• Build a resilient data infrastructure that empowers analytics, AI, and product innovation.
• Act as a technical sparring partner across teams, guiding developers, data engineers, and product owners.
• Champion automation, observability, and quality throughout the data lifecycle.

Who we believe you are

We’re looking for candidates who have a solid cloud‑related engineering foundation and experience with big data infrastructure. We use several new technologies in the team and frequently collaborate with teams with different expertise. Therefore, flexibility, curiosity, and humility to both teach and learn are important personality traits. Some of these things might also describe you:

• 7+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or similar roles.
• Deep, hands‑on experience with Microsoft Azure, including Data Lake, Data Factory, Synapse, and related services.
• Passionate about driving our platform roadmap with senior sparing partners, in a small team with deep responsibility for our customers’ data
• Familiarity with our current and future technology stack: SQL Server, Azure SQL Family, Fabric, Service Bus, Data Migration Tooling, Azure Key Vault, Failover groups, Log Analytics, Application Insights etc.
• Comfortable with CI/CD and automation tooling (Azure DevOps, GitHub).
• Experienced in building scalable and resilient data platforms.
• Skilled at architecting solutions across hybrid environments (legacy + cloud) and supporting teams through our transition.
• Hands‑on experience with structured, semi‑structured, and unstructured data.
• Strong understanding of API design, software architecture, and domain‑driven design.
• Deep knowledge of data governance, security, and privacy best practices.
• Experience leading or mentoring technical teams could be of benefit.
• Excellent communication skills in Norwegian and English.

Bonus points if you:

• Have experience leading projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Are structured, organized, and comfortable taking ownership and initiative.
• Are an excellent communicator and a team player.

Don’t check every box? Apply anyway - we value diverse perspectives and unconventional paths and can be flexible for the right candidate.

Why Opus Dental?

• Make a real difference: Your work will impact how thousands of dentists and staff work every day.
• Join at a pivotal moment: Be part of a major product transformation from legacy to modern cloud‑based technology.
• Work with great people: Collaborate with passionate developers, PMs, and real end‑users.
• Asker‑based hybrid model: Flexibility to work remotely and on‑site.
• Competitive salary & benefits: Salary according to experience, with a stable role in a market‑leading company.

Location & Application Details

Location: Hvalstad, Asker, Norway

Don’t wait! We review applications on an ongoing basis.

Any questions can be sent to our Recruitment Partner, Linh Nguyen at [e-mail]