Data Architect

Requisition Number: 97162

Architect- DATA (REQ NO)

About Insight: Founded in 1998, Insight is headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, USA and has more and has more than Teammates worldwide with global presence in Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Australia, India, Singapore and many more. With offices in the prime location -Gurgaon and Bangalore we have 1000+ teammates operating from India.

As a Fortune 500-ranked global provider of Digital Innovation, Cloud Data Center Transformation and Supply Chain Optimization solutions and services, we help clients successfully manage their IT today while transforming for tomorrow, recognized for its excellence.

About the team

Join us at the Data & AI Division, where we're not just another tech Division—we're the driving force behind empowering businesses to unlock the full potential of their data. Our mission is crystal clear: to harness the power of data through scalable solutions and repeatable processes, revolutionizing decision-making and problem-solving across industries.

What We Do:

Dynamic Data Insights: Delve into the realm of data analytics and gain invaluable insights that fuel informed decision-making, empowering businesses to tackle challenges faster and more effectively.

Cutting-Edge Platforms: Step into the forefront of innovation with our modern data platforms, cloud solutions, and infrastructure, laying the groundwork for unleashing untapped business potential and maximizing ROI.

AI-Powered Advancements: Embrace the future with predictive analytics and AI-driven trend forecasting, equipping organizations to seize new opportunities and gain a competitive edge in today's fast-paced markets.

Automation Revolution: Lead the charge in automation solutions, revolutionizing workflows and boosting productivity, enabling teams to concentrate on high-value tasks and propel business growth.

Optimization Expertise: Harness our advanced analytics capabilities to optimize processes and elevate performance, ensuring steadfast operations and continual improvement.

Comprehensive Business Intelligence: Provide comprehensive views of data through our business intelligence solutions, empowering organizations to address critical questions and navigate a path toward future success.

Generative AI Innovation: Explore the realm of generative AI and redefine efficiency gains within enterprises, with support at every stage of the journey from identifying use cases to developing solutions and establishing management strategies.

Join our team and be part of a transformative journey where your contributions will shape the future of data and AI integration, driving real-world impact and propelling businesses toward success.

What you'll do at Insight

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of our organization's cloud-based data solutions on the Azure platform. In this role, you will be responsible for defining the overall data architecture strategy and ensuring alignment with business objectives, data governance policies, and industry best practices. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust, scalable, and secure data solutions that drive business value.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Data Architecture Strategy: Develop and maintain the organization's enterprise data architecture strategy, ensuring alignment with business requirements, data governance policies, and industry best practices.

2. Cloud Data Solution Design: Architect and implement cloud-based data solutions using Azure services such as Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Synapse Analytics Dedicated SQL Pool.

3. Data Integration and ETL/ELT: Design and oversee the implementation of data integration processes, including Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) or Extract, Load, and Transform (ELT) pipelines, to move data from various sources into the Azure data platform, including on-premises databases, SaaS applications, SAP systems, and other cloud-based data sources.

4. Azure Databricks and Big Data Analytics: Architect and implement big data analytics solutions using Azure Databricks, leveraging its Apache Spark-based analytics engine for data processing, machine learning, and advanced analytics workloads.

5. SAP Data Integration: Develop and implement strategies and solutions for integrating SAP data with Azure data platforms, ensuring efficient and secure data movement and transformation from SAP systems.

6. Data Governance and Security: Lead the development and enforcement of data governance policies, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance with industry regulations and standards. Implement data access controls, data masking, and data encryption strategies.

7. Performance Optimization: Optimize the performance of data solutions by implementing caching strategies, partitioning data, and leveraging Azure's scalability and high-availability features.

8. Data Modeling and Analysis: Design and implement data models for analytical workloads, such as data warehouses and data marts, using technologies like Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL Data Warehouse, or Azure Databricks.

9. Data Visualization and Reporting: Collaborate with data analysts and business stakeholders to design and implement data visualization and reporting solutions, leveraging tools like Power BI, Azure Analysis Services, or Databricks-based visualizations.

10. Cloud Infrastructure Management: Work closely with cloud infrastructure teams to ensure the efficient and secure deployment and management of Azure resources for data solutions.

11. Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing: Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and knowledge sharing to data engineering and analytics teams, promoting best practices and continuous learning.

12. Continuous Improvement: Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure data services, best practices, and industry trends, with a focus on Azure Databricks, SAP data integration, and big data analytics, and continuously improve the data architecture to meet evolving business needs.

What you'll need to join Insight

· Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field

· 12-15 years of experience in data architecture, data modeling, and data engineering roles, with a strong emphasis on cloud-based data solutions.

· Extensive hands-on experience with Azure data services, including Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Synapse Analytics Dedicated SQL Pool.

· Proven expertise in data integration techniques, including ETL/ELT processes, and experience with on-premises and cloud-based data sources.

· Strong proficiency in SQL, scripting languages (e.g., Python, Scala), and data modeling techniques.

· Solid understanding of data governance, data security, and compliance requirements.

· Experience with big data analytics frameworks, such as Apache Spark, and hands-on experience with Azure Databricks.

· Familiarity with SAP data integration and experience integrating SAP data with cloud data platforms.

· Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.

· Strong leadership and mentorship abilities, with a passion for knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and operate a computer, telephone and keyboard.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.

· Regular, predictable attendance is required; including quarter-driven hours as business demands dictate.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.