Data Architect (Microsoft Fabric)

About the Role 

We’re looking for a hands-on Azure Application Architect who brings both Microsoft Fabric depth and Azure cloud-architecture breadth. 
You’ll lead the migration of a large-scale, multi-regional analytics platform (currently on Databricks) to Microsoft Fabric, while architecting how it integrates with the broader Azure-based applications and services landscape. 

This role blends application-level thinking with Fabric specialization — ideal for someone who can design system-wide data flows, prototype solutions, and work closely with distributed engineering teams to make them real. 

Key Responsibilities 

Architecture & Design 

• Lead the end-to-end migration from Databricks to Microsoft Fabric, defining scalable, secure, and cost-efficient architectures. 

• Design application-integrated data systems that connect Fabric components (OneLake, Synapse, Data Factory, Power BI) with APIs, services, and reporting tools. 

• Define blueprints for ingestion, transformation, storage, and consumption within the Azure ecosystem. 

• Implement Microsoft Purview-based governance and authorization frameworks. 

• Ensure multi-region scalability and performance for data ingestion and reporting across 6–7 countries. 

Implementation & Collaboration 

• Build proofs of concept (POCs) to evaluate Fabric capabilities, demonstrate solutions, and guide engineering teams. 

• Work collaboratively with onshore and offshore data engineers — guide, review, and troubleshoot without working in silos. 

• Engage stakeholders to align architecture decisions with business objectives. 

• Partner with cloud teams to integrate data architecture with Azure App Services, Logic Apps, API Management, and DevOps pipelines. 

Technical Leadership 

• Mentor teams on Fabric best practices and architecture patterns. 

• Champion Azure cloud-native design and Microsoft Fabric adoption. 

• Ensure solution integrity across development, security, governance, and deployment phases. 

What You Bring 

• 5+ years of experience in application or solution architecture on cloud platforms, with at least 2+ years hands-on in Microsoft Fabric. 

• 13+ years of overall software engineering experience 

• Proven experience migrating workloads from Databricks (Delta Lake) to Microsoft Fabric (OneLake / Lakehouse). 

• Strong understanding of Azure services — Synapse, Data Factory, Logic Apps, API Management, App Services, and DevOps. 

• Hands-on ability to prototype, experiment, and validate Fabric components (not just design on paper). 

• Deep familiarity with Purview, governance, security, and cost optimization. 

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills — must work effectively with global teams. 

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.