Data Architect (Azure Data Platform

We are looking for a Senior Data Architect who will also act as the Technical Product Owner (TPO) for our client's data platform., * Define and maintain target-state data architecture (conceptual/logical/physical) and reference patterns.

• Design scalable Azure data solutions (batch + streaming), data models, and integration patterns.
• Ensure security, compliance, performance, reliability, and cost efficiency (FinOps-aware architecture).
• Govern architecture standards, design reviews, and technical decision-making across squads/teams.
• Partner with enterprise architecture, security, and domain teams to align data products with business outcomes., * Own the technical product vision, roadmap, and backlog for the data platform and data products.
• Translate platform needs into epics/features/user stories with clear acceptance criteria and non-functional requirements.
• Prioritize work using value/risk/cost and manage dependencies across integration, analytics, and ERP domains.
• Drive delivery ceremonies with the team (refinement, sprint planning support, demos, release readiness).
• Define and track product metrics (e.g., pipeline reliability SLAs, data quality KPIs, lead time, platform adoption).
• Act as the primary point of contact for platform stakeholders and ensure transparent communication.

D365 value-add scope:

• Define patterns for consuming/integrating data from D365 F&O / CE, Dataverse, and related integration methods (e.g., data entities, BYOD, dual-write-depending on landscape).
• Support ERP reporting and analytics use cases in finance/supply chain/manufacturing domains., HCLTech is seeking a Senior Azure Data Architect for a 12 month+ Contract assignment, working on a hybrid basis, 2 days p/week in Sweden Role: Senior Data Architect & Technical Product Owner (Azure Data Platform) Immediate Location: Onsite, Sodertalje (work from office...

Extensive experience in data architecture / data engineering with architecture ownership. Strong experience with Azure data services, including several of:

• ADLS, ADF, Synapse and/or Microsoft Fabric, Databricks
• Event Hubs / streaming concepts
• Azure SQL / SQL MI (and/or other data stores as relevant)
• Strong SQL + data modeling (dimensional and/or data vault).
• Proven ability to drive technical roadmap + backlog (product ownership mindset).
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and prioritization skills.

Nice to have:

• Dynamics 365 (F&O/CE) integration and data concepts.
• CI/CD + IaC for data platforms (Azure DevOps/GitHub, Terraform/Bicep).
• Power BI semantic modeling and enterprise reporting patterns.
• Data governance/metadata tools and data observability practices.