Lead Azure Data Architect (Permanent, Banking)

GMP TECHNOLOGIES (S) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking an Azure Data Platform Technical Lead. You will spearhead on-premises migrations and guide the development of an Azure data warehouse and analytics solutions. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in Data Warehousing and must be proficient in Databricks and Azure database platforms. This role offers competitive compensation and a focus on innovative data solutions.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in Data Warehousing, Analytics, or Business Intelligence.
• Minimum of 3 years as a Data Architect or Technical Lead.
• Proficiency in Databricks and knowledge of modern data architectures.

Responsibilities

• Assess current practices to identify opportunities for leveraging Azure services.
• Provide technical leadership in data integration and analytics.
• Work with project managers on technical tasks and best practices.

Skills

Data Warehousing

Business Intelligence

Azure Data Integration

SQL

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Azure SQL

Databricks

Power BI

Job description

Overview

As the Azure Data Platform Technical Lead, you will plan on-premises system migration, covering migration methodology, data requirements, and compliance strategy, while providing insights to support the internal team in building an Azure data warehouse, Databricks, data pipelines, and Power BI reports.

Responsibilities

• Assess current practices, processes, and procedures to identify opportunities for leveraging Microsoft Azure Data and Analytics Services.
• Provide technical and thought leadership in data access, ingestion, processing, integration, modeling, database design, implementation, visualization, and advanced analytics.
• Work with project managers to estimate technical tasks and deliverables while developing best practices, reusable frameworks, and naming standards for cloud-based data warehousing and ETL.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in information technology, Computer Science, Manage Information Science, Banking and Finance or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of experience in Data Warehousing, Analytics, Real-time Data Integration, or Business Intelligence, with a minimum of 3 years as a Data Architect, Solution Architect, or Technical Lead, and at least 2 years leading technical teams in Azure data platform implementation.
• Proficiency in Databricks is required, along with knowledge of traditional and modern data architectures, including SQL, Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, and business analytics.
• Experienced in Azure database platforms (Azure SQL, Databricks, Data Lake Gen2), Azure data integration tools (Synapse, Data Factory, Event Hub), data visualization tools (QlikView, Power BI), and programming languages (R, Python).
• Strong architectural sense in integrating data sources, visualization, and structured/unstructured data, with consideration for candidates with traditional ETL expertise.
• Knowledge of financial sector technologies, products, and services is an advantage, with the ability to multitask in a complex technical environment to deliver high-quality solutions.

For more information, please visit to www.gmprecruit.com and search for Job Reference: L8VRRW5V

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licence: 11C3793 | Tang Lee Ling | Registration No: R1106845

This is in partnership with the Employment and Employability Institute Pte Ltd (e2i).

e2i is the empowering network for workers and employers seeking employment and employability solutions. e2i serves as a bridge between workers and employers, connecting with workers to offer job security through job-matching, career guidance and skills upgrading services, and partnering employers to address their manpower needs through recruitment, training, and job redesign solutions. e2i is a tripartite initiative of the National Trades Union Congress set up to support nation-wide manpower and skills upgrading initiatives.

By applying for this role, you consent to GMP Technologies (S) Pte Ltds PDPA and e2is PDPA.