Data Architect

• Define and implement scalable data architecture leveraging Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Synapse Analytics, and Snowflake.
• Design logical and physical data models to support business requirements and analytics needs.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines using ADF for ingestion, transformation, and loading from diverse sources.
• Optimize ETL processes for performance and cost efficiency.
• Lead migration projects from Ab-Initio to modern cloud platforms (Azure + Snowflake).
• Ensure data integrity, quality, and compliance during migration.
• Write and tune SQL queries, stored procedures, and implement best practices for query performance.
• Work closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, and analysts to deliver solutions.
• Implement data governance, security, and lineage practices using Azure tools.
• Explore and integrate emerging technologies like Azure Databricks, Python, and orchestration frameworks for advanced analytics.
• Able to take key decisions with respect to technology landscape in data technologies weighing risk versus reward

• Cloud & Data Platforms: Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake, Snowflake.
• Database & Querying: SQL Server, PL/SQL, T-SQL.
• ETL Tools: Ab-Initio (migration experience), Informatica (optional).
• Programming: Python, PySpark (preferred).
• Other: CI/CD with Azure DevOps, Data Modeling (Star/Snowflake schema), Metadata management.
• String analytical, Problem-solving and communication skills.

Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203).
• Experience in BFSI domain or large-scale enterprise data platforms.

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