Senior Data Architect — Cloud-Native Data Platform Lead

Luxoft; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Luxoft seeks a Data Architect to design and implement scalable data solutions for a major US retail platform. You will lead architecture efforts across multiple domains, building robust ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and Databricks.

The role requires deep data modeling, governance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to onboard brands and migrate to a cloud-native stack. You will mentor engineers, define technical strategy, and ensure efficient data storage,

Qualifications

• Readiness to work until 8.00 pm CET (no overtime).
• Total experience minimum 8+ years, with at least 1+ year in an Architect role.
• Strong hands-on expertise with Azure Data Factory and Synapse (3+ years).
• Deep knowledge of data modeling (conceptual, logical, physical) to support storage and retrieval.
• Extensive Azure experience including Azure Data Lake Storage, Synapse, Data Factory, and Databricks; pySpark for scalable data solutions.
• Experience building robust ETL/ELT pipelines from diverse sources into data lakes/warehouses.
• Ability to integrate data from APIs and other sources using appropriate methods.
• Proficiency in designing data warehousing solutions (Dimensional modeling, Star schemas, Data Mesh, Data/Delta Lakehouse, Data Vault).
• SQL proficiency for complex queries and performance tuning on cloud storage.
• Experience with metadata and governance on cloud platforms.
• Azure/Databricks certifications are an added advantage.
• Experience with cloud-based analytical databases and Azure services like Azure MI, Postgres, Cosmos DB, Analysis Services, and Informix.
• Experience with Python and Python-based ETL tools; shell scripting ( Bash/Unix/Windows ).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, define technical strategy, drive delivery, mentor engineers, and communicate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design a solution for processing large data volumes and integrate with current architecture.
• Lead data architecture efforts for a big retail platform with multiple domains.
• Collaborate across Product Teams focused on Customer, Loyalty, Search and Browse, Data Integration, and Cart.

Skills

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse Analytics

Azure Data Lake Storage

Azure Databricks

pySpark

ETL/ELT pipelines

SQL

Data Modeling

Data Warehousing

APIs & data integration

Data Governance

Python

Shell scripting

Leadership

Education

Azure/Databricks certifications

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Elasticsearch

Azure MI

Azure Database for Postgres

Job description

Luxoft seeks a Data Architect to design and implement scalable data solutions for a major US retail platform. You will lead architecture efforts across multiple domains, building robust ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and Databricks.

The role requires deep data modeling, governance, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to onboard brands and migrate to a cloud-native stack. You will mentor engineers, define technical strategy, and ensure efficient data storage,