Azure Data Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Poland.

📋 Description

• Deliver a standardized common business vocabulary and articulate strategic data requirements.

• Establish and execute data governance policies, procedures, and frameworks.

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure data strategy aligns with business objectives and document both current and target states.

• Create and develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models.

• Set data standards, naming conventions, and data classification guidelines.

• Assess database technologies and solutions.

• Design and supervise the implementation of relational, NoSQL, data warehousing, and Big Data platforms.

• Enhance database performance and implement strategies for security, backup, and recovery.

• Devise data integration solutions, including ETL processes and data pipelines.

• Document mappings from source to target.

• Identify prospects for data acquisition in collaboration with IT and data experts.

• Utilize data architecture patterns for data lakes, master data management systems, and ML-enriched data flows.

• Execute data profiling and cleansing procedures.

• Establish, evaluate, monitor, and enhance data quality standards.

• Facilitate discussions and workshops for requirements gathering.

• Prepare documentation for data inventory.

• Convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.

• Assess and recommend tools, technologies, and frameworks.

• Provide mentorship to developers and team members.

• Lead knowledge-sharing sessions and training initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in the Data & Analytics domain.

• Demonstrated experience as a Data Architect or in a comparable role, preferably within a complex organizational environment.

• Profound understanding of data management principles, data modeling techniques, database design, and data integration processes.

• Experience in developing and implementing data governance policies, procedures, and frameworks.

• Knowledge of industry best practices and emerging trends in data management and governance.

• Capability to design and develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models.

• Strong grasp of data modeling best practices, including normalization, denormalization, generalization, and performance enhancement.

• Expertise in relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, and MySQL, as well as NoSQL databases like MongoDB, Cassandra, and DynamoDB.

• Familiarity with database management systems, data warehousing, data integration technologies, and Big Data solutions.

• Understanding of cloud-based database, warehouse, and lakehouse platforms.

• Experience in designing and implementing ETL processes and data pipelines.

• Insight into Business Intelligence and data analytics requirements.

• Exceptional communication and presentation capabilities.

• Ability to work collaboratively with business analysts, developers, and data scientists.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with data profiling, data cleansing, data harmonization, and data quality assessment techniques.

• Knowledge of GDPR or CCPA, data encryption, access controls, and data masking techniques.

• Proficiency in Data Modelling and Design, Data Management, Requirement Gathering and Analysis, Data Processing, Technical Leadership, Data Quality, Azure Services – Synapse, ADF, ADL, and Technical Implementation and Monitoring.

• Proficient in at least one programming language: Python, Pyspark, R, or Scala.

🏝️ Benefits

• Secure employment with a well-established employer since 2008.

• “Office as an option” model: flexibility for remote or office-based work.

• Workation opportunities in accordance with the workation policy.

• Recognized as a Great Place to Work® certified employer.

• Flexible working hours and preferred contract forms.

• Comprehensive online onboarding program with a “Buddy” from day one.

• Collaborate with top-tier engineers and experts.

• Unlimited access to the Udemy learning platform starting from day one.

• Participation in certificate training programs.

• Support for upskilling, capability development programs, Competency Centers, knowledge sharing sessions, community webinars, and over 110 training opportunities annually.

• Opportunities for internal promotion and career advancement.

• A diverse, inclusive, and values-driven community.

• Autonomy to choose your preferred work style.

• Referral bonuses available.

• Initiatives to promote well-being and health.

• Opportunities to contribute to charities and support environmental initiatives.

• Modern office equipment provided for you or available to borrow, depending on location.