We are seeking an experienced Azure Data Architect with a robust background in data engineering. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in designing and delivering Big Data solutions on the Azure platform. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of data cataloguing, modelling, warehousing, analytics, and governance principles.
Must-Have Skills and Experience:
* Deep knowledge and significant experience in delivering Big Data architecture and design solutions, specifically Azure
* Experience with data cataloguing, modelling, warehousing, and analytics.
* Proven understanding of security and governance
* Familiarity with Well-Architected frameworks, security principles, and Agile/Waterfall project lifecycles.
* Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases.
* Design and implementation experience with at least three of the following: Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric, Azure SQL DB, Cosmos DB, MongoDB, Stream Analytics, Azure Data Factory, IoT Hub, Azure ML Studio, Azure Data Lake Gen2
Desirable Skills:
* Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate and/ or Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate or other relevant certifications
* Proficiency in Spark, SQL, Python, and Azure DevOps.
* Experience with IoT design architecture.
* Master Data Management design experience.
* Relevant architecture and cloud-related qualifications (e.g., TOGAF).
Nice to have Skills/ Advantageous:
* Strong understanding of or experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD (ADO) and cloud services (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS).
* Working and recent experience of Microsoft Purview
* Experience with Azure Machine Learning or AI Engineering
* Current experience in Azure Databricks, with an up-to-date working knowledge of latest Databricks specific features like DLT & Unity Catalog
* Proficiency or working knowledge of Power BI
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