Persistent Systems
Website:
persistent.com
Job details:
About Position:
We are seeking a highly experienced Azure Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale data platforms on Azure. This role focuses on building modern Lakehouse architectures, optimizing large-scale data pipelines, and driving best practices across data engineering and platform governance. The ideal candidate will work closely with stakeholders and mentor teams to deliver scalable, high-performance, and cost-effective data solutions.
- Role: Azure Data Architect
- Location: Bangalore, Pune & Chennai
- Experience: 12 to 17 Years
- Job Type: Full Time Employment
What You'll Do:
- Design and implement scalable data architectures on Azure using Databricks and ADLS Gen2
- Define and govern Lakehouse architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold layers) following best practices
- Lead development and optimization of high-volume data pipelines (batch, streaming, incremental/CDC)
- Drive Spark performance tuning (partitioning, caching, shuffle optimization, file sizing, Z-ordering)
- Architect end-to-end solutions using ADF, Synapse, Databricks, and Azure ecosystem services
- Integrate Java-based REST APIs for data ingestion, orchestration, and service enablement
- Ensure data quality, governance, and security (RBAC, Key Vault, access control)
- Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable solutions
- Mentor and guide engineering teams to deliver high-performance and reliable data platforms
Expertise You'll Bring:
- Strong expertise in Azure Databricks, PySpark, and Spark optimization
- Experience with ADLS Gen2, ADF, Synapse Analytics
- Deep understanding of Lakehouse / Medallion Architecture
- Hands-on experience with large-scale batch and streaming data pipelines
- Knowledge of data governance, security, and access control frameworks
- Experience integrating REST APIs for data workflows
- Strong proficiency in SQL and data modeling concepts
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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