Lead Data Architect

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Lead Data Architect to define, design, and guide the implementation of scalable, secure, and future-proof data platform solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure-based architectures, including lakehouse models and data governance tools, and will be responsible for aligning data strategies with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design and implementation of Microsoft Fabric-based lakehouse architectures

Define best practices for ingestion, transformation, data governance, and identity management.

Lead architectural planning, stakeholder alignment, and solution road mapping.

Establish frameworks for data quality, lineage, tagging, and compliance.

Support DevOps practices for automated deployments and CI/CD pipelines.

Guide engineering teams on best practices for CI/CD, metadata tagging, and Medallion architecture.

Qualifications:

10+ years of experience in data architecture, with at least 2–3 years on Azure and Microsoft Fabric.

Strong knowledge of modern data architecture patterns (e.g., medallion, lakehouse).

Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Purview, Entra ID, and RBAC.

Proven leadership in cross-functional project delivery and stakeholder communication.