Senior Data Architect - ref. o90863003

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Lead end-to-end data architecture initiatives focused on healthcare and benefits systems
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Data Engineers, DevOps, and Analytics specialists, to develop and maintain a scalable, secure global data platform
• Design and optimize data models, data warehouses, and big data systems for high concurrency and transactional workloads
• Drive efficient data management practices that empower enterprise-wide data-driven decision-making
• Assess and enhance existing database structures, improving performance and scalability

Core Responsibilities:

• Architect, develop, and deploy scalable data solutions using a broad suite of Azure services such as Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Databricks, SQL Database, and Data Lake Storage
• Create evolutionary and convergent data models that unify data assets into a cohesive global platform
• Ensure rigorous data security and governance compliance aligned with Azure standards
• Support complex reporting and business intelligence needs through optimized, high-performance data solutions
• Participate actively in Agile Scrum teams, including collaboration with geographically distributed team members
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, promoting knowledge sharing and process clarity

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of7 yearshands-on experience in data architecture, data warehousing, and data integration
• Deep expertise with Azure Cloud services including Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Databricks, SQL Database, and Data Lake Storage
• Proven experience in implementing data security and governance practices within Azure environments
• Strong skills in database design, data modeling, and database performance tuning

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field is highly preferred
• Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric platform is an advantage
• Experience with Microsoft Purview, Azure Data Catalogue, Azure Data Share, Azure Key Vault, and encryption/masking/anonymization tools
• Understanding of data privacy, compliance, and legal risks related to data usage
• Demonstrated ability to develop robust data solutions for business intelligence and reporting
• Experience working in Agile Scrum methodology with distributed, multicultural teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of producing clear documentation and engaging stakeholders