Data Architect

Salt Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates Data Architect Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.About Us My client is a leading IT consultancy firm that partners with clients to solve complex business challenges through technology. Their mission is to drive innovation and data-driven decision-making. Currently seeking an experienced Azure Data Architect to join our growing Data & AI practice and help design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions on Microsoft Azure.Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and implement end-to-end Azure data architectures for enterprise clients.Lead client engagements to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.Define data governance, data quality, security, and compliance standards within Azure environments.Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and cloud engineers to ensure solutions are aligned and scalable.Optimize data flows and pipelines for performance and cost efficiency.Stay updated with the latest Azure features and recommend improvements for client environments.Support proposal development, client presentations, and technical mentoring within the team.Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.8+ years of experience in data architecture, with 3+ years focused on Azure.Experience with modern data architecture patterns including data lakes, lakehouses, and medallion architecture.Solid understanding of ETL / ELT processes , data modeling, and performance tuning.Familiarity with infrastructure as code (e.g., ARM templates, Terraform, Bicep) and CI / CD in data engineering projects.Proficiency in SQL, Python, and / or Spark .Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Data Engineer Associate , Azure Solutions Architect Expert ) are highly desirable.Preferred Qualifications Experience working in consultancy or client-facing environments.Familiarity with industry verticals like finance, healthcare, or retail.Exposure to Power BI or other BI tools.Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)Seniority level : Mid-Senior level Employment type : Full-time Job function : Information Technology Industries : IT Services and IT Consulting Only successful candidates will be contacted #J-18808-Ljbffr