Azure Data Architect

Azure ArchitectSeeking an Azure Architect with deep expertise in Databricks, ADF, GenAI, and full-stack development to lead scalable data lakehouse and enterprise application solutions.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement Medallion Architecture frameworks for scalable data lakehouses using DatabricksArchitect and optimize data pipelines across diverse sources including structured, semi-structured, and unstructured dataLead the development and integration of enterprise-grade applications and RESTful APIsDefine and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and best practices across cloud-native and hybrid environmentsCollaborate with data engineers, developers, and business stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutionsDrive adoption of Azure services including Data Factory, Synapse, Key Vault, Azure Functions, and moreEnsure data governance, security, and compliance across all architectural layersMentor technical teams and contribute to enterprise-wide architecture strategy.Experience12+ YearsLocationIrving, TXClient- Citius Tech(IP)Educational QualificationsEngineering Degree – BE/ME/BTech/MTech/BSc/MSc.Technical certification in multiple technologies is desirable.SkillsMandatory skillsProven experience with Medallion Architecture and Databricks (workflows, notebooks, Delta Lake, MLflow)Strong proficiency in Azure cloud architecture and servicesExpertise in SQL Server, Azure SQL, and query optimizationSolid background in application development using modern frameworks (.NET, Python, or Java)Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs and microservicesFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Plumini, Terraform, ARM templates)Ability to architect solutions that integrate multiple data sources (on-prem, cloud, third-party)Excellent communication and stakeholder management skillsGood to have skillsExperience in working on CI/CD Pipelines using GitLabExperience in using Healthcare