We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Azure Data Architect to join our growing data team.
In this role, you will be responsible for designing modern, scalable, and secure data platforms across the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, with Microsoft Fabric experience considered a strong advantage. You will work closely with business stakeholders, solution architects, data engineers, and analysts to define data strategies and deliver cloud-native data platforms that enable actionable insights and support strategic business decisions.
This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of international projects across different industries, helping organizations modernize their data landscape and unlock the value of their data.
We are looking for people who share our passion for data and believe that working with both technology and people is more than just a job—it's a mission.
Please note: This position is open only to applicants located in Europe.
Employment options:
- Employee contract in Slovakia (starting from €3,800 gross/month)
- B2B cooperation for candidates in other European countries
Compensation depends on your experience and seniority, and we are happy to discuss it during the recruitment process.
Key Responsibilities
As an Azure Data Architect, you will:
- Design and architect modern cloud data platforms and analytics solutions using Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric.
- Define scalable, secure, and high-performance data architectures that align with business and technical requirements.
- Lead architecture design for data lakes, lakehouses, data warehouses, and analytical platforms using services such as Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, Data Factory, Synapse, Power BI), Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL, Azure Storage, and related Azure services.
- Translate business requirements into end-to-end technical architectures and implementation roadmaps.
- Establish data architecture standards, best practices, governance principles, and design patterns.
- Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to delivery teams throughout project implementation.
- Conduct architecture reviews, technical assessments, and workshops with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate with data engineers, BI developers, solution architects, and business teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Create and maintain architecture documentation, solution diagrams, technical specifications, and reference architectures.
- Support cloud adoption initiatives and advise clients on modernization strategies, performance optimization, security, and cost-efficient Azure solutions.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience designing and implementing Azure-based data platforms, including experience in a Data Architect or Senior Data Engineer role.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Azure data services and cloud-native data architectures.
- Experience designing Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, and modern analytics solutions.
- Solid understanding of data modeling methodologies (Kimball, Inmon, Medallion Architecture) and ETL/ELT design principles.
- Strong knowledge of SQL and good understanding of PySpark.
- Experience with Microsoft Fabric is highly desirable.
- Experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Databricks, and Power BI.
- Knowledge of data governance, security, identity management, and performance optimization within Azure.
- Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and DevOps practices.
- Excellent analytical thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to lead technical discussions and present architectural solutions to both technical and business audiences.
- Comfortable working in an international, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel to Bratislava for occasional business meetings.
Employee perks, benefits
• You will have an immense opportunity and our support to grow professionally, working on leading cloud projects and cutting edge technologies
• You will work in an environment which will stand behind you, support you in your growth, and which will value your work through competitive salary and a bonus structure
Professional growth
• Access to the latest technology and know-how
• Personalized professional development plans
• Young, dynamic and professional team
• Potential to work on international projects
• Unmatched opportunities for professional growth
• Adastra Academy - wide range of leading-edge trainings & certifications, workshops, language courses
Information about the selection process
We look forward to working with you, and you becoming an Adastran!
In case of interest, do not hesitate to send us your Curriculum Vitae. We will contact only candidates who match the profile we are looking for. Thank you for your understanding!