Senior BigData Architect (Azure)

Grid Dynamics; Kraków; On-site; PLN 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sports

Well-equipped office

Job summary

Grid Dynamics seeks a Senior BigData Architect to lead the design and implementation of a brand-new, enterprise-scale data platform from scratch. This pure greenfield project focuses on architecture, design, and delivery, with no legacy maintenance.

You will drive the overall data architecture strategy, establish standards, and build end-to-end data solutions using an Azure-native ecosystem. As the primary technical authority, you will provide governance, mentor data engineers, and collaborate

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data architecture.
• Led the architecture of a greenfield data platform from scratch to production.
• Deep expertise in the Microsoft Azure Data Stack (Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Databricks, Synapse Analytics).
• Relevant Microsoft Certification in the Data Stack (e.g., Azure Data Engineer Associate / Fabric Analytics Engineer).
• Strong data modelling, data governance, and modern DataOps practices.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments (Jira, Confluence).
• Exceptional stakeholder management and fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, and drive the architectural strategy for a scalable enterprise data platform.
• Architect end-to-end solutions using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake, and modern tools.
• Set architectural standards, define best practices, and produce reference architectures and documentation.
• Provide technical leadership and governance, reviewing designs and guiding data engineers.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into architectural decisions.

Skills

Data architecture

Fluent English

Stakeholder management

Agile/Scrum

Education

Microsoft Certification in the Data Stack (Azure Data Engineer Associate / Fabric Analytics Engineer)

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Synapse Analytics

Azure Data Lake

Microsoft Fabric

Purview

Jira

Confluence

Job description

We are seeking a Senior BigData Architect to lead the design and implementation of a brand-new, enterprise-scale data platform from scratch. This is a pure greenfield project focused entirely on architecture, design, and delivery, with no legacy maintenance phase involved. As the primary technical authority, you will drive the overall data architecture strategy, establish standards, and build end-to-end data solutions using an Azure-native ecosystem.

Responsibilities

• Define, design, and drive the architectural strategy for a scalable, reliable enterprise data platform from inception to production.
• Architect end-to-end solutions using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake, and modern tools such as Microsoft Fabric and Purview.
• Set architectural standards, define best practices, and produce reference architectures and documentation for engineering teams.
• Provide technical leadership and governance, reviewing designs, guiding data engineers, and making real‑time architectural calls.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders and technical leads to translate complex requirements into implementable architectural decisions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in data architecture.
• Proven track record of leading the architecture of a greenfield data platform from scratch to production.
• Deep expertise in the Microsoft Azure Data Stack (Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Databricks, Synapse Analytics).
• Relevant Microsoft Certification in the Data Stack (e.g., Azure Data Engineer Associate / Fabric Analytics Engineer).
• Strong command of data modelling, data governance, and modern DataOps practices.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments (Jira, Confluence).
• Exceptional stakeholder management and whiteboarding skills; fluent English.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Data Mesh, Medallion architecture, or Lakehouse design patterns.
• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Fabric and Azure Purview.

We offer

• Opportunity to work on bleeding‑edge projects
• Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Benefits package - medical insurance, sports
• Corporate social events
• Professional development opportunities
• Well‑equipped office

About Us

Grid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we solve the most pressing technical challenges and enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 8 years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI, supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data, analytics, cloud & DevOps, application modernization and customer experience. Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices across the Americas, Europe, and India.