Senior Azure Data Architect (GenAI / RAG / Agentic AI Experience)

SPD Technology; Portugal; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SPD Technology invites a Senior Azure Data Architect to lead the data architecture strategy across GenAI and Agentic AI initiatives. You will own the data layer, data modeling, and ingestion pipelines, enabling secure, scalable AI-ready data for enterprise use.

You will work with Azure Cosmos DB, Synapse Analytics, Databricks, and data lake technologies to modernize platforms and support retrieval for AI applications. Remote or hybrid options available.

Qualifications

• Strong background in enterprise Azure Data Architecture.
• Proven depth in Azure Cosmos DB and Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Experience designing data/knowledge layer for GenAI/RAG/Agentic AI apps.
• Hands-on with Azure Data Platform technologies (Databricks, SQL MI, Data Lake).
• Experience in data modeling, ingestion pipelines, and modernizing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own and design the data architecture and data modeling for enterprise Azure environments.
• Design the data layer for GenAI, RAG, and Agentic AI applications for retrieval and AI consumption.
• Implement scalable, metadata-driven data ingestion and platform solutions.
• Work with structured and unstructured data across the enterprise platform.
• Modernize existing data platforms and ensure ready-to-implement architecture.

Skills

Azure data architecture

GenAI / RAG data layer

Data modeling

Ingestion pipelines

Unstructured data handling

Enterprise architecture

Tools

Azure Cosmos DB

Azure Synapse Analytics

Azure Databricks

Azure SQL MI / SQL Server / T-SQL

Azure Data Lake / Lakehouse

Azure Functions

Job description

About Us

At SPD Technology, we bring together a team of like-minded people who are driven by the desire to bring value through their work, united in their commitment to high performance and delivering custom, cutting-edge tech solutions that drive clients' growth. We empower our people with a culture of excellence, and enable them with the opportunity to uphold their accountability to contribute on each level. We value humanity and collaboration, encourage professional and personal growth, and foster a supportive and flexible work environment where everyone's contribution is welcomed.

About Us

At SPD Technology, we bring together a team of like-minded people who are driven by the desire to bring value through their work, united in their commitment to high performance and delivering custom, cutting-edge tech solutions that drive clients' growth. We empower our people with a culture of excellence, and enable them with the opportunity to uphold their accountability to contribute on each level. We value humanity and collaboration, encourage professional and personal growth, and foster a supportive and flexible work environment where everyone's contribution is welcomed.

We are looking for a Senior Azure Data Architect to join us as part of our team.

About The Role

As an Enterprise Azure Data Architect, you will support a broad set of architectural needs across multiple workstreams. In this role, you will design and own the data layer behind GenAI, RAG, and Agentic AI applications, ensuring enterprise data and knowledge are effectively ingested, prepared, stored, governed, and made available for AI consumption and retrieval.

Our stack

Azure Data Platform, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL MI / SQL Server / T-SQL, Azure Data Lake / Lakehouse architecture, Azure Functions.

As a qualified expert You will

• Own and design the data architecture, data modeling, ingestion, and platform modernization for enterprise Azure environments
• Design the data layer supporting GenAI, RAG, and Agentic AI applications, including how enterprise data and knowledge are ingested, prepared, stored, governed, and made available for retrieval and AI consumption
• Design and implement scalable, metadata/configuration-driven data ingestion and data platform solutions
• Work with both structured and genuinely unstructured data across the enterprise platform
• Modernize existing data platforms and ensure implementation-ready architecture

We're looking for you if you have

• Strong background in enterprise Azure Data Architecture with proven depth in Azure Cosmos DB and Azure Synapse Analytics
• Real production project experience designing or contributing to the data/knowledge layer supporting GenAI, RAG, or Agentic AI applications
• Demonstrated personal ownership of the data/knowledge architecture behind a production RAG/Agentic application (including data preparation for retrieval and vector-search/storage technology selection)
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Platform technologies, including Azure Synapse Analytics (with specific experience designing/working with its capabilities), Azure Databricks, Azure SQL MI / SQL Server / T-SQL, Azure Data Lake / Lakehouse architecture, and Azure Functions
• Experience in data modeling, ingestion pipelines, and modernizing existing data platforms
• Hands-on experience handling structured and genuinely unstructured data
• Proven ability to design scalable, metadata/configuration-driven ingestion architectures

What's in it for You

Reveal great tech solutions

Join the team of experts who create custom, cutting-edge tech solutions for world-renowned businesses, fueling clients growth. Unleash your potential, tackle new challenges, and be part of a team that values your skills and contributions. Focus on long-term impact and building tailored, long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Experience an agile and flexible working environment

Work fully remote around the globe, or in a hybrid work model from our office hubs which are equipped with everything needed for comfortable work. Enjoy a flexible working schedule and create work and rest balance for yourself. Empower yourself with a stable workload and a stable income, focusing on lasting cooperation and high-performance culture.

Embrace the opportunity for personal and professional growth

Take advantage of performance review and career path. Elevate your skills with mentorship program, personal development plan, and individual learnings through the corporate library, public speaking support, and more.

Feel cared about

Be among like-minded people and feel supported with collaboration, open communication and mutual respect. Join company-wide tech and cultural events, and contribute to meaningful CSR initiatives that resonate with your values.

Interview steps

• Interview with recruiter
• Intro with Manager
• Technical interview (1 hour)