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Azure Data Architect

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Hiring Remotely in Chennai, Tamilnadu, IND
Entry level
Designs and leads enterprise Azure data architecture, cloud modernization, migration, and data platform initiatives. Responsibilities include creating Data Lake, Data Warehouse, and Lakehouse solutions; defining integration, ETL/ELT, modeling, governance, security, and lineage frameworks; and providing technical leadership across Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, ADLS, and Microsoft Fabric. The role collaborates with technical and business stakeholders to ensure scalable, secure, high-performing, and cost-effective architectures.
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Overview

We are seeking an experienced Azure Data Architect to design and lead enterprise data architecture, cloud modernization, and data platform initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong Azure expertise, hands-on knowledge of modern data platforms, and the ability to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Define enterprise data architecture, technology strategy, standards, and roadmap.

  • Design scalable Azure-based Data Lake, Data Warehouse, and Lakehouse solutions.

  • Lead data modernization and migration initiatives from on-premise to Azure.

  • Design data integration, ingestion, transformation, and processing architectures.

  • Provide technical leadership across Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, ADLS, and Microsoft Fabric.

  • Define data modeling, ETL/ELT, data pipeline, and integration patterns.

  • Establish data governance, security, quality, metadata, and lineage frameworks.

  • Evaluate architecture options for scalability, performance, reliability, and cost optimization.

  • Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, developers, QA teams, and business stakeholders.

  • Review technical designs, provide architectural guidance, and ensure adherence to enterprise standards.

  • Identify technical risks and dependencies and recommend appropriate architecture and mitigation strategies.


Requirements Required Skills
  • Proven experience as a Data Architect / Azure Data Architect.

  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure data services.

  • Expertise in Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, Azure Synapse, Databricks, and SQL.

  • Strong knowledge of Data Lake, Data Warehouse, Lakehouse, ETL/ELT, and Data Modeling.

  • Experience with Python, PySpark/Spark, and large-scale data processing.

  • Strong understanding of data integration, APIs, batch and real-time data pipelines.

  • Experience with data governance, security, quality, metadata, and lineage.

  • Strong architecture, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.


Preferred Skills
  • Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Purview, Power BI, Kafka, or Event Hubs.

  • Experience with cloud migration and legacy data modernization.

  • Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automated deployment.

  • Experience in Insurance or Financial Services.

  • Relevant Azure Data Architect/Data Engineering certifications.



Benefits
Exavalu also promotes flexibility, adapting to the needs of employees, customers, and the business. It might be part-time work, working outside normal 9-5 business hours or working remotely. We also offer a welcome back program to help individuals return to the mainstream after a prolonged absence due to health or family reasons.
At Exavalu, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by applicable law. We nurture a culture that embraces all individuals and promotes diverse perspectives, where you can make an impact and grow your career.


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