Job Title: Senior Azure Data Architect
Location: Dublin
Employment Type: Full Time
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Azure Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions on Microsoft Azure. This role is ideal for someone with deep expertise in Azure data services, Dataverse, Microsoft Fabric, and SQL, and who has spent at least 5 years in architectural roles delivering enterprise-grade solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and architect end-to-end data solutions using Azure services including Azure Synapse, Data Lake, Databricks, Azure SQL, and Microsoft Fabric.
- Lead the integration of Dataverse with other Azure components and enterprise systems.
- Define data governance, security, and compliance strategies aligned with organizational policies.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineers and developers.
- Optimize data pipelines and storage for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
- Stay current with Azure innovations and recommend adoption of new technologies where appropriate.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years of experience as a Data Architect, with a strong focus on Azure.
- Proven expertise in Azure Data Services, including Azure SQL, Synapse, Data Factory, Data Lake, and Microsoft Fabric.
- Hands-on experience with Dataverse and its integration within the Power Platform and Azure ecosystem.
- Strong proficiency in SQL and data modeling for both transactional and analytical systems.
- Deep understanding of data architecture principles, including data warehousing, lakehouse, and real-time analytics.
- Experience with data governance, security, and compliance frameworks.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Note: Innovative Tech People is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.