Azure Data Architect

A leading software consultancy company in Mumbai is seeking a highly skilled Azure Data Architect. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in data architecture, with a strong focus on transforming legacy systems to Azure Graph DB. The role requires excellent communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to mentor and support other team members.

Responsibilities:

• Data Architecture Design: Design and implement robust data architecture solutions on Azure, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.
• Legacy System Transformation: Lead the transformation of legacy systems to modern Azure Graph DB, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.
• Data Migration: Plan and execute data migration strategies, ensuring data integrity and consistency throughout the process & remapping source to target model.
• Azure Data Services: Utilize Azure data services such as Azure Cosmos DB (Graph API) to build and manage graph database solutions.
• Data Modeling: Develop and maintain graph data models to support business requirements and optimize data storage and retrieval.
• Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders, including business analysts, developers, and operations teams, to ensure data solutions meet business needs.
• Framework Utilization: Prioritize the use of out-of-the-box framework features over custom solutions to enhance efficiency and maintainability.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of experience in data architecture and database management.
• Specialist in Azure data services with proven experience in transforming legacy systems to Azure Graph DB.
• Extensive experience with data migration strategies and tools.
• Proficient in data modeling and database design, specifically for graph databases.
• Experience with Azure Cosmos DB (Graph API) and other graph database technologies.
• Excellent communication skills and a strong team player.
• Proven experience in mentoring and leading data architecture teams.

Technical Skills:

• Azure Cosmos DB (Graph API)
• Data Modeling for Graph Databases
• Data Migration Tools and Strategies
• Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

Good to Have Skills:

• Knowledge of data governance and security best practices
• Knowledge of Virtuoso Graph Database & SPARQL Protocol and RDF Query Language.