Azure Solutions Architect

TEKsystems
London
1 year ago
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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Solutions Architect to lead the architecture and design of end-to-end data solutions leveraging Azure, Databricks, Power BI, and other advanced technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data architecture, engineering, and cloud computing, with extensive experience in building Lakehouse architectures and business intelligence solutions.

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Responsibilities

Lead the architecture and design of end-to-end data solutions leveraging Azure, Databricks, Power BI, and App Services. Develop and implement data lakes, delta lakes, and lakehouse architectures to meet evolving business needs. Collaborate with full-stack developers to ensure smooth integration of front-end and back-end data systems. Enable business applications to seamlessly interact with the data layer, including APIs and Azure App Service components. Define and enforce best practices for data architecture, governance, and security. Ensure all solutions adhere to data management standards, including proper documentation and compliance with industry regulations. Implement and manage a semantic layer to enable business-friendly data models. Provide leadership on creating curated, centralized data models to support analytics and reporting needs. Design scalable solutions using Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, Databricks Delta Lake, Databricks SQL Warehouse, and Power BI. Build optimized, secure, and performant data pipelines for real-time and batch processing. Lead product delivery from conceptualization to production, ensuring smooth transitions through each phase of the product lifecycle. Provide architectural oversight, ensure on-time delivery, and optimize for performance and scalability. Guide the development of BI and analytics solutions, focusing on Power BI dashboards and reporting. Ensure the data platform supports the growing demand for advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI capabilities. Collaborate with stakeholders, product managers, developers, and business teams to understand requirements and align on technical solutions. Act as a technical lead to guide development teams throughout the implementation process. Produce comprehensive documentation of data architectures, workflows, and standards. Communicate complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively.

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Essential Skills

10+ years of experience in data architecture, engineering, and cloud computing. Extensive experience with Azure cloud services, including Azure Data Lake Storage, App Services, and Azure Databricks. Proven expertise in building Lakehouse architectures using Delta Lake and Databricks SQL Warehouse. Experience with Power BI for building business intelligence solutions, including report and dashboard design. Solid understanding of semantic layers and their role in supporting analytics and reporting. Full-stack development knowledge with a focus on integrating data solutions into front-end applications. Strong experience with product delivery lifecycle, including documentation, governance, and standards adherence. Ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for business stakeholders. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with machine learning and advanced analytics tools on the Azure platform. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for data engineering. Knowledge of data security best practices in cloud environments.

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Location

England, UK

Rate/Salary

- GBP Daily

Trading as TEKsystems. Allegis Group Limited, Maxis 2, Western Road, Bracknell, RG12 1RT, United Kingdom. No. 2876353. Allegis Group Limited operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency as set out in the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. TEKsystems is a company within the Allegis Group network of companies (collectively referred to as "Allegis Group"). Aerotek, Aston Carter, EASi, Talentis Solutions, TEKsystems, Stamford Consultants and The Stamford Group are Allegis Group brands.

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