Azure Data Architect

About Persistent

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We reported $1,654.4M FY26 revenue with 17.4% Y-o-Y growth. We have delivered 24 sequential quarters of growth with $436.0M in Q4 FY26 revenue, up 3.2% Q-o-Q and 16.2% Y-o-Y growth. Our 27,500+ global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries.

About Position:

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Data Architect with deep expertise in Azure Databricks, modern data platforms, and enterprise data architecture. The ideal candidate will lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and business-aligned data ecosystems that support advanced analytics, reporting, governance, and digital transformation initiatives. This role requires extensive experience across Azure Data Services, data lakehouse architectures, data governance frameworks, cloud modernization programs, and enterprise integration solutions. You will collaborate closely with business stakeholders, engineering teams, and leadership to define enterprise data strategies and build future-ready cloud data platforms.

• Role: Azure Data Architect
• Location: Bengaluru, Hyderabad
• Experience: Between 9 to 14 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Define enterprise data domains, data models, architecture principles, and standards aligned with business objectives.
• Design conceptual, logical, and physical data architectures to support enterprise analytics and operational workloads.
• Develop enterprise data roadmaps and future-state architecture strategies.
• Architect modern data platforms using Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Data Factory.
• Design scalable data lake, lakehouse, and enterprise data warehouse solutions.
• Define ETL/ELT frameworks, data ingestion strategies, and integration architectures.
• Build scalable data processing frameworks for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
• Design resilient, secure, and high-performance cloud-native analytics platforms.
• Implement distributed data processing architectures leveraging Databricks and Apache Spark.
• Design real-time, batch, API-based, and event-driven integration architectures.
• Develop source-to-target mapping frameworks and enterprise data transformation standards.
• Drive cloud migration and data modernization initiatives across hybrid and cloud environments.
• Optimize data processing, storage, and query performance across large-scale platforms.
• Establish enterprise-wide data governance, metadata management, and stewardship frameworks.
• Define data quality, lineage, ownership, compliance, and auditability standards.
• Design dimensional models including Star Schemas, Snowflake Schemas, Data Marts, and Enterprise Data Warehouses.
• Enable self-service analytics, business intelligence, and enterprise reporting capabilities.
• Implement security, privacy, and regulatory compliance controls across data platforms.
• Drive adoption of data governance and architecture best practices throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and business-focused data solutions.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 9-14 years of experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, or Enterprise Data Platform design.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Azure Databricks and Apache Spark.
• Extensive experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS), and related Azure data services.
• Proven experience designing modern Data Lake, Lakehouse, and Enterprise Data Warehouse architectures.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise data modeling, including conceptual, logical, and physical models.
• Expertise in ETL/ELT architecture, data integration patterns, and data transformation frameworks.
• Experience designing real-time, event-driven, API-based, and batch data integration solutions.
• Deep understanding of data governance, metadata management, lineage, data quality, and stewardship frameworks.
• Strong expertise in dimensional modeling, Star Schema, Snowflake Schema, and Data Mart design.
• Experience with cloud migration, modernization, and hybrid data architectures.
• Strong knowledge of data security, privacy, compliance, and governance requirements.
• Experience supporting BI, advanced analytics, and self-service reporting initiatives.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable enterprise data architectures.
• Proven leadership experience mentoring engineers, architects, and technical teams.
• Experience leading architecture reviews, governance processes, and strategic modernization programs.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment.

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