Director - Data Architect (Microsoft Data & AI)
Core
Trusted advisor and lead architect for Microsoft Data & AI solutions, guiding enterprise data modernization, cloud migration, and Generative AI platform design for client business and technology stakeholders.
Role type
Director-level Data Architect (Microsoft Data & AI)
Builds
Enterprise data platforms, modern lakehouse solutions, and AI-ready architectures using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, and Azure AI services.
Domain
Cloud Data & AI (Microsoft Ecosystem)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Enterprise data architecture, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, Generative AI, Medallion Architecture, Data Governance, Cloud Migration, Solution Design, Technical Leadership
Preferred skills
Azure AI Foundry, RAG, Vector Search, Agentic AI, LLMOps, MLOps, Power BI, Unity Catalog
Technologies
Microsoft Fabric, Azure Databricks, OneLake, Delta Lake, Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Search, Power BI, Microsoft Purview, Entra ID
Responsibilities
Lead client discovery and architecture workshops; Guide architecture decisions across Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks; Architect modern lakehouse and data platform solutions; Define target-state Data & AI architectures and modernization roadmaps; Support presales activities including solution shaping and technical presentations; Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with hands-on architectural depth
