Software Architect- Azure Lake

We're hiring for one of the world's leading steel and mining company, exerting our influence across 60+ countries with a robust industrial footprint in 18. We are a global team of 158,00+ talented individuals committed to building a better world with smarter low-carbon steel. Our strategies are not just about scale; they're also about leading a transformative change where innovation meets sustainability.   With a presence in over 150 countries, this organisation provides services across consulting, audit, tax, risk advisory, and financial advisory — helping Fortune 500 companies and governments navigate complex challenges.

Position Summary:

This profile will lead a team of architects and engineers to focus on Strategic Azure architecture and AI projects.

Job Responsibility:

• Strategic Data Architecture and Roadmap: 
  • Develop and maintain the company's data architecture strategy aligned with business objectives.   
  • Lead design and/or architecture validation reviews with all stakeholders, assess projects against architectural principles and target solutions, organize and lead architecture committees.   
  • Select new solutions that meet business needs, aligned with existing recommendations and solutions, and broadly with IS strategy.   
  • Model the company's information systems and business processes.   
  • Define a clear roadmap to modernize and optimize data management practices and technologies.   
• Platform Design and Implementation: 
  • Architect scalable data flows, storage solutions, and analytics platforms in cloud and hybrid environments.   
  • Ensure secure, high-performing, and cost-effective data solutions.   
• Data Governance and Quality: 
  • Establish data governance frameworks ensuring data accuracy, availability, and security.   
  • Promote and enforce best practices for data quality management.   
  • Ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards and principles.   
• Technical Leadership: 
  • Act as a technical leader on complex data-related projects and proof of concepts.   
• Stakeholder Collaboration: 
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into architectural solutions.   
  • Work with relevant stakeholders in defining project scope, planning development, and validating milestones throughout project execution.   
• Emerging Technologies and Innovation: 
  • Drive the adoption of new technologies and assess their impact on the organization's data strategy.   
  • Conduct technological watch in both company activity domains and IT technologies, promoting innovative solutions adapted to the company.   
  • Define principles, standards, and tools for system modeling and process management.   
• Support a wide range of technologies related to Datalakes and Lakehouses
  • SQL, SYNAPSE, Databricks, Powerbi, Fabric   
  • Tools: Visual Studio & TFS, GIT.   
  • Database: SQL Server.   
  • Methodologies: Agile (SCRUM).   
  • SAP BW / SAC   

Requirements

Required Skill:

• Proven ability leading Architecture/AI/ML projects from conception to deployment.
• Deep knowledge of cloud data platforms (Microsoft Azure, Fabric, Databricks).   
• Expert in SAP-based technologies (SAP BW, SAP DataSphere, HANA, S/4, ECC).   
• Deep knowledge of data modeling, ETL/ELT technologies, and big data.   
• Deep knowledge of relational and NoSQL databases.   
• Deep knowledge of data security and compliance best practices   
• Experience with AI/ML concepts and technologies.
• Experience in designing and implementing AI solutions within cloud architecture.
• Familiarity with data mesh and data fabric architectural approaches.   

Qualification and Experience:

Experience – 8-10 years   

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.  

Experience with visualization, reporting, and self-service tools (Power BI, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud).  

Experience in data architecture, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.   

Experience with AI/ML projects is highly preferred.   

Certifications in data architecture or cloud technologies, project management 

3-year experience as project lead in large scale projects.   

5-year experience in development in large scale projects with Azure, Synapse and  Databricks   

Excellent communication, stake holder management, and presentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.   

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complexity. 

Benefits

• Safety: We prioritize a proactive safety-first culture where every employee is empowered to identify and address risks, ensuring a safe working environment for all.   
• Sustainability: We aim for long-term profitability by adapting to evolving social and environmental trends, investing in a circular and decarbonized future for steel, and contributing to a better world.   
• Quality: We strive for excellence in products, processes, and performance through innovation, operational expertise, and a commitment to exceeding customer expectations.   
• Leadership: We maintain a leading position through visionary thinking, a willingness to challenge conventions, and a drive to redefine steel for a new generation through innovation and strategic partnerships.