Azure Architect

Job Title: Azure Architect – Analytics & Data ServicesLocation: Noida/Kolkata/BengaluruJob Type: Full-timeExperience: 8+ yearsIndustry: Analytics ServicesRoles and Responsibilities- Lead end-to-end architecture design for data and analytics solutions on Azure.- Define and implement Azure-based modern data platforms, including data lakes and data warehouses.- Partner with project managers to oversee solution delivery and ensure timelines and milestones are met.- Collaborate with Pre-sales teams to support RFP responses, solutioning, and client presentations.- Create and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation and design specifications.- Review and guide implementation teams on best practices for deploying Azure services and data workloads.- Ensure architecture aligns with organizational security, compliance, and governance standards.- Oversee data integration pipelines and ETL/ELT processes using Azure tools.- Support application migration and modernization efforts on Azure.- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to development and data engineering teams.- Troubleshoot architectural issues and provide hands-on support when needed.- Regularly assess performance, scalability, and reliability of deployed solutions and suggest optimizations.Required Technical and Professional Expertise- 4+ years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including services such as Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Lake Storage.- Proven expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-grade data and analytics solutions, including Data Lakes and Data Warehouses.- Experience in application migration and modernization on cloud platforms (Azure, GCP preferred).- Strong understanding of cloud security, identity management (including Active Directory), and compliance practices.- Proficient in modern application architectures (microservices, containers, event-driven systems).- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (B. Tech or equivalent) with a solid foundation in software engineering and architectural design.- Strong documentation, stakeholder communication, and project leadership skills.- Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise- Microsoft Azure Certifications: AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals), AZ-305 (Solution Architect Expert), DP-203 (Data Engineer Associate).- Experience working with Azure Machine Learning (Azure ML).About PolestarAs a data analytics and enterprise planning powerhouse, Polestar Solutions helps its customers bring out the most sophisticated insights from their data in a value-oriented manner. From analytics foundation to analytics innovation initiatives, we offer a comprehensive range of services that help businesses succeed with data.We have a geographic presence in the United States (Dallas, Manhattan, New York, Delaware), UK(London) & India (Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore & Kolkata) and have 600+ people strong world-class team. We are growing at a rapid pace and plan to double our growth each year. This provides immense growth and learning opportunities to those who are choosing to work with Polestar.Our expertise and deep passion for what we do has brought us many accolades.The list includes:- Recognized as “Great Place to Work” - 2024- Recognized as the Top 50 Companies for Data Scientists in 2023 by AIM.- Financial Times awarded Polestar as High-Growth Companies across Asia-Pacific for a 5th time in a row in 2023.- Featured on the Economic Times India's Growth Champions in FY2023.- Polestar Analytics Selected as a 2022 Red Herring Global- Top Data Science Providers in India 2022: Penetration and Maturity (PeMa) Quadrant- FT ranking of 500 of the Asia-Pacific region’s high-growth companies.- India’s most promising data science companies in 2022.- Featured on Forrester's Now Tech: Customer Analytics Service Providers Report Q2, 2021.- Recognized as Anaplan's India RSI Partner of the Year FY21.- Elite Qlik Partner and a member of the ‘Qlik Partner Advisory Council’ & Microsoft Gold Partners for Data & Cloud Platforms Culture at Polestar.We have one of the most progressive people’s practices which are all aimed at enabling fast-paced growth for those who deserve it.