Azure Data Bricks 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. We have been recognized as the Fastest Growing IT Services Brand Globally in the 2026 Brand Finance IT Services 25 Report. We named a Leader in the Everest Group Private Equity (PE) Services PEAK Matrix? Assessment 2026 and Software Product Engineering PEAK Matrix? Assessment 2026.

About Position:

We are looking for an experienced Azure Databricks Architect with 8 to 12 years of expertise in designing and delivering enterprise-scale cloud data platforms. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience in Azure Cloud, Databricks, Data Lake architectures, Terraform, and Azure Data Factory. This role requires a blend of architecture leadership, cloud engineering expertise, and data platform modernization experience to build scalable, secure, and business-driven data solutions.

• Role: Architect
• Location: Pune
• Experience: 8 to 12 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Design and implement enterprise-scale Azure cloud data platforms using Databricks and Data Lake technologies.
• Define scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud architectures aligned with business and technical requirements.
• Build and optimize data ingestion, transformation, and processing pipelines.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform for cloud resource provisioning and management.
• Design and implement modern data lake and lakehouse architectures for analytics and reporting workloads.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Work closely with architects, product owners, QA, DevOps, and security teams throughout project delivery.
• Implement Azure Data Factory pipelines and orchestration frameworks for enterprise data integration.
• Establish cloud governance, security, compliance, and operational best practices.
• Review solution architectures and ensure adherence to enterprise standards and design principles.
• Perform architecture reviews, testing, troubleshooting, performance optimization, and production-readiness assessments.
• Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives involving Azure data platforms.
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and technical challenges and drive timely resolution.
• Create architecture documentation, technical designs, deployment standards, and operational runbooks.
• Mentor engineering teams and promote reusable assets, automation, and engineering excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across cloud, data engineering, and platform operations.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 8 to 12 years of experience in Data Engineering, Cloud Engineering, or Data Platform Architecture.
• Strong hands-on expertise in Azure Cloud services and enterprise cloud architectures.
• Extensive experience with Azure Databricks and large-scale data processing environments.
• Strong experience designing and implementing Data Lake and Lakehouse architectures.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory and enterprise data integration solutions.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Experience developing scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and modern data platforms.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and analytics architectures.
• Experience delivering production-grade enterprise solutions with strong focus on security, scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Knowledge of cloud networking, monitoring, governance, and operational excellence frameworks.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps methodologies, and automation practices.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance optimization skills.
• Experience supporting cloud migration and modernization programs.
• Ability to analyze complex business requirements and design practical, scalable solutions.
• Experience working in Agile and cross-functional delivery environments.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, documentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to mentor teams and provide architectural guidance across projects.

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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