Data Architect (Microsoft Fabric)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Architect with deep expertise in the Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric ecosystem to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in designing, implementing, and managing data solutions using Microsoft Fabric components such as OneLake, Data Factory, Synapse, Power BI, and Real-Time Analytics. This role demands a strong grasp of modern data architecture, cloud infrastructure, and full stack development to drive our data strategy and solutions. Leadership capabilities are essential, as this role involves mentoring a team of data professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Architecture Design: Develop and maintain scalable, secure, and efficient data architectures using Microsoft Fabric and Azure services, optimised for large data volumes and real-time analytics.
• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Design and manage Azure cloud infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and cost-efficiency across Fabric workloads.
• Data Integration: Implement data integration solutions using Microsoft Fabric Data Factory, Synapse Pipelines, Logic Apps, and other Azure-native tools. Prioritise Fabric-native connectors and orchestration capabilities.
• Database Management: Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of databases using Azure SQL, Lakehouse architecture in OneLake, and Synapse SQL Pools.
• Data Governance: Establish and enforce data governance policies using Microsoft Purview and Fabric s built-in governance features to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Performance Optimisation: Monitor and optimise Fabric-based data systems for performance, scalability, and reliability, including real-time streaming and batch workloads.
• Security Compliance: Ensure data solutions comply with enterprise security standards and regulatory requirements using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Fabric s security model.
• Full Stack Development: Collaborate with development teams to build end-to-end data solutions, integrating Power BI dashboards, Fabric Notebooks, and backend services (.NET, C#, JavaScript).
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Application Architects, Technical Leads, and Developers. Lead by example and foster a collaborative and innovative team environment.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into scalable Fabric-based technical solutions.
• Strategic Planning: Participate in strategic planning sessions to align data architecture initiatives with business goals, leveraging Microsoft s unified data platform vision.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor s/Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 5 years in data architecture and cloud infrastructure, with recent hands-on experience in Microsoft Fabric.
• Proven experience in architecting multi-tenant, geographically distributed solutions using Azure and Fabric.
• Strong background in full stack development (.NET, C#, JavaScript).
• Demonstrated leadership in managing technical teams and delivering enterprise-grade data solutions.
• Proficiency in data modelling, ETL/ELT processes, and data warehousing using Fabric components.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools such as Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and GitHub Actions.