DataOps Architect/Lead

Posted: 2026-09-17

Role: DataOps Solution Architect — Azure Data Platform (Fabric & Databricks)

Owns end-to-end architecture of the Azure data platform (Fabric, Databricks, Azure services) and sets the governance, security, and DataOps standards engineering teams implement. Design authority and primary architecture advisor to the client, not the day-to-day builder.

- Own end-to-end architecture; translate requirements into scalable, secure, cost-effective designs.

- Design enterprise-scale Fabric/Databricks architecture including workspace, networking, security, and governance.

- Set standards for CI/CD, IaC, DataOps, and environment management; ensure enterprise security and regulatory compliance.

- Evaluate technology options; identify architectural risks and define mitigation strategies.

- Act as the primary architecture point of contact for the client; lead workshops and present trade-offs and roadmaps to senior stakeholders.

- Provide technical oversight across implementation teams; conduct architecture and design reviews.

- Mentor Leads and Architects; establish reusable reference architectures and engineering standards.

- 8-10+ years overall in data engineering / cloud architecture, including 3+ years as a Solution Architect or in a comparable design-authority role.

- Microsoft Fabric: 2+ years hands-on.

- Azure Databricks: 4+ years hands-on.

- Proven track record designing and delivering enterprise-scale Azure data platforms end-to-end.

- Azure is mandatory; experience across multiple client engagements or a consulting/SI background is a plus.

Core Technical Expertise

Azure Platform

- Fabric & Databricks architecture.

- ADF.