Solution Architect

Job Title : Azure Solutions Architect.

Location : Bengaluru, Chennai.

Job Summary :

Are you an innovative problem-solver with a passion for leveraging cloud technologies to revolutionize business processes? We are in search of an experienced Azure Solutions Architect to design and lead the creation of scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions on Microsoft Azure.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into effective cloud solutions, supporting advanced analytics, AI/ML capabilities, and real-time insights.

Key Responsibilities :

- Architectural Design : Design end-to-end solutions on Azure, including ingestion, processing, storage, and consumption layers.

- Pipeline Development : Develop scalable and secure data pipelines utilizing Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and other relevant services.

- Modernization : Lead the modernization of legacy data platforms to Azure, including the formulation of migration strategies and their implementation.

- Data Models : Create data models and architect data lakes and data warehouses to support BI, ML, and analytics use cases.

- Governance and Security : Implement data governance, security, access controls, and data quality frameworks.

- Collaboration : Partner with Data Engineers, Analysts, and Data Scientists to meet business requirements.

- Guidance : Provide architectural guidance and best practices for data lifecycle management, data cataloging, and metadata management.

- Evaluation and Recommendation : Assess and recommend Azure services and third-party tools based on project needs.

- Mentoring : Mentor junior engineers and review technical designs/code for quality assurance.

- Agile Practices : Work within Agile/Scrum teams and handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Required Qualifications :

- Education : Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.

- Experience : 10-15+ years in data engineering or data architecture roles, with 3+ years focused on Azure.

- Azure Expertise : Deep knowledge of Azure services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Functions, and Logic Apps.

- Programming Skills : Strong proficiency in Python, SQL, and optionally C#/Java.

- Orchestration Tools : Experience with orchestration tools (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Apache Airflow).

- Core Knowledge : Solid understanding of data warehousing, ETL/ELT, data lakes, real-time streaming, and batch processing.

- Governance and Compliance : Knowledge of data governance, privacy, compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA), and IAM in Azure.

- BI Tools : Familiarity with BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik.

- Certifications : Microsoft Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Data Engineer Associate are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications :

- AI/ML : Experience with AI/ML model deployment pipelines on Azure.

- Multi-Cloud : Exposure to multi-cloud environments and hybrid data strategies.

- DevOps : Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Azure Resource Manager).

- Regulated Environments : Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., BFSI, Healthcare).

Soft Skills :

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.

- Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.

About Ascendion :

Ascendion is at the forefront of digital technology solutions, driving industry transformations through innovative engineering and disruptive technologies.

We are dedicated to fostering a vibrant and collaborative work environment that promotes growth and innovation.

Join us to be part of a team that is shaping the future of technology.