Data Solution Architect

The Role: We are seeking for a highly experienced Cloud Solution Architect to join our growing team. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing large-scale data and cloud solutions across Azure, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric. Must have proven track record in managing complex, large-scale data environments (1000TB+) with prior experience in the utilities or telemetry/SCADA systems domain is a strong plus. Your Responsibilitie • Architect and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data platforms using Azure, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric for real-time and batch processing. • Lead integration across structured and unstructured data sources such as SCADA, SAP, APIs, telemetry, and time-series data using modern ETL/ELT patterns. • Establish robust data governance, security, and compliance frameworks including data masking, encryption, lineage, access controls, and regulatory adherence (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001) • Design and optimize cloud-native storage and compute architectures using Delta Lake, ADLS Gen2, Synapse, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and NoSQL for petabyte-scale workloads. • Implement event-driven and real-time streaming architectures using Kafka, Azure Event Hubs, IoT Hub, and Lambda architecture patterns. • Drive DevOps and IaC practices through automated CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, Azure DevOps, and GitHub Actions. • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including business leads, engineers, security, and vendors to align technology with strategic business outcomes. • Implement monitoring, observability, and disaster recovery strategies ensuring high availability, system resilience, and proactive issue resolution. • Lead AI/ML and analytics integrations with Databricks, Power BI, and MDM platforms to enable advanced reporting and insights. • Mentor and enable internal teams through technical training, knowledge-sharing sessions, and architectural best practices to promote a data-driven culture. Essential skills/knowledge/experience: • Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Azure DatabricksADLS, Azure Blob, Azure SQL DB, Cosmos DB, Delta Lake, Oracle DBAzure Event Hub, Azure Kafka, Azure IoT Hub • ADXFabric including OneLakeCI/CD using Azure DevOps, GitHub, ARMExperience with unstructured dataData Model, Data Mapping, ETL MappingData Governance (Purview, Databrick Unity Catlog)Data Profiling, Data Quality, SecurityMDM (Profisee, Informatica)HADR • AI/MLCompute, network strategies (Private Endpoint, Vnet, ExpressRoute)Security frameworks, IAM, RBAC, firewall rules, Zero Trust architectureThreat modelling, risk assesmentsMonitoring, LoggingCost and performance management