Azure Data Architect

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Azure Data Architect / Migration Specialist to lead large-scale Azure Synapse Analytics to Microsoft Fabric migration initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge Microsoft data platforms, drive cloud modernization programs, and build next-generation analytics solutions that deliver business impact at scale.

As a key contributor, you will own the end-to-end migration lifecycle, from strategy and assessment through execution, optimization, and operationalization, while collaborating with architects, engineering teams, and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end migration of Azure Synapse Analytics workloads to Microsoft Fabric with minimal business disruption.
• Define migration roadmaps, architecture strategies, and execution plans to ensure successful platform transformation.
• Design and optimize scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric.
• Build and maintain modern data platforms leveraging SQL Server, ADLS Gen2, Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, and Fabric Lakehouse capabilities.
• Conduct migration assessments, validation testing, performance tuning, cutover planning, and post-migration optimization.
• Ensure data quality, security, governance, and compliance throughout the migration journey.
• Implement enterprise-grade monitoring, observability, lineage, and governance using Azure Monitor and Microsoft Purview.
• Collaborate with architects, business teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to drive successful delivery.
• Create reusable frameworks, best practices, and technical documentation to accelerate future modernization initiatives.

Must-Have Skills

Proven hands-on experience in Azure Synapse Analytics to Microsoft Fabric migration projects

Strong expertise in:

• Microsoft Fabric
• Azure Synapse Analytics
• SQL Server & Advanced T-SQL
• Azure Data Factory (ADF)
• Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (ADLS Gen2)
• Databricks
• Python

Experience working with:

• Cosmos DB
• Azure Stream Analytics
• Event Hub
• Logic Apps
• Microsoft Purview
• Azure Monitor
• Azure Data Explorer

Strong problem-solving, performance tuning, and troubleshooting skills within enterprise-scale data environments.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Fabric Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, and OneLake architecture.
• Knowledge of cloud-native data platform modernization and analytics solutions.
• Expertise in advanced data orchestration and workflow automation.
• Experience managing large-scale enterprise data ecosystems and migration programs.
• Exposure to AI, advanced analytics, or real-time streaming solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or related field.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Microsoft Fabric Certification (preferred).
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills.

Why Join Us?

• Work on next-generation Microsoft Fabric transformation programs.
• Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide data modernization initiatives.
• Collaborate with industry-leading architects, data engineers, and cloud experts.
• Exposure to large-scale cloud migration, analytics, and AI-driven data platforms.
• Career growth in one of the fastest-growing areas of data engineering and cloud technologies.