Data Architect for Cloud Platforms

Job Title: Cloud Data ArchitectDescription:We are seeking a highly experienced Cloud Data Architect to design and implement secure, scalable, and high-performance data architectures for our Azure-based applications. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for developing comprehensive data modeling strategies, ensuring seamless integration, reliability, and performance across distributed systems.Key Responsibilities:Design and implement end-to-end data and solution architectures for Azure-based applications with a strong emphasis on security, scalability, and performance.Develop data modeling strategies to ensure high-quality, well-documented, and easily maintainable data structures.Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and business teams to define and enforce data governance, security standards, and architectural best practices.Architect and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure-native tools to meet the evolving needs of the organization.Implement and maintain security strategies including data encryption, access controls, and compliance with data protection regulations.Lead cloud migration and modernization initiatives to ensure seamless transition and minimal disruption to business operations.Champion best practices in data management, metadata, and data lineage within Azure environments, driving continuous improvement and innovation.Mentor and guide data engineers and analysts in data architecture, security protocols, and scalable solution design.Design an orchestration layer enabling a Graph API framework for front-end interaction with the backend data.Architect to own and document the end-to-end product architecture, including diagrams, capacity models, and dependencies.The architect needs to work closely with the product engineering and test teams to define clear, measurable benchmarks for scalability, performance, and capacity, and validate them through rigorous testing.Guide, mentor, and enforce architecture principles, development standards, and best practices across design, development, and testing.Formalize architecture design reviews and checkpoints before development and release approvals.Align architecture KPIs with delivery outcomes to ensure the system achieves stability, high performance, and maintainability.Take ownership of root-cause analysis for any production or customer-impacting incidents.Required Qualifications:Candidates must hold Microsoft Azure certifications: DP-300 – Azure Database Administrator Associate, DP-203 – Azure Data Engineer Associate, AZ-305 – Azure Solutions Architect Expert, and AZ-500 – Azure Security Engineer Associate.Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.8–10 years of professional experience in data management, engineering, or architecture roles.At least 4 years of specialized experience architecting solutions and data frameworks on Azure cloud platforms.Advanced expertise in SQL, data modeling, and Azure-based ETL/ELT tools.Deep understanding of data security, privacy, and compliance standards within cloud environments.Proven track record in developing data strategies for secure, scalable, and high-performance applications.Experience in data governance, master data management, and metadata frameworks.Familiarity with Python, Power BI, or similar analytics tools is a plus.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Benefits:Fully remote position based in India.Opportunity to work across two innovative, international companies.Competitive compensation package.Collaborative, flexible work culture focused on growth, security, and innovation.