Data Architect - Microsoft Fabric

Role : Data Architect - Microsoft FabricMandatory : - Experience 1 : Must have 8+ years of experience in Data Architecture / Data Engineering, with strong exposure to enterprise-scale data platform modernization initiatives.- Experience 2 : Must have 3+ years of deep hands-on experience in Microsoft Fabric ecosystem including Fabric Lakehouse, OneLake, and Data Factory, with large-scale implementations.- Experience 3 : Strong expertise in designing and implementing Medallion (Bronze/Silver/Gold) architecture and scalable lakehouse platforms supporting batch and real-time workloads.- Experience 4 : Strong experience in Azure data ecosystem including Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, ADLS, and Power BI, with good understanding of cloud-native data architectures.- Experience 5 : Proven experience designing scalable data models including Dimensional Modelling (Star/Snowflake) and/or Data Vault for enterprise data warehouses.- Experience 6 : Must have hands-on experience building ingestion pipelines including batch, streaming, and CDC pipelines using tools like Spark, Kafka, or Fabric pipelines.- Experience 7 : Strong experience in implementing data governance frameworks including data cataloging, lineage, metadata management, and security controls.- Skill 1 : Proven experience in building CI/CD pipelines for data platforms using Azure DevOps / Git, including automated deployment and environment management.- Skill 2 : Hands-on experience designing AI/ML-ready data platforms, enabling advanced analytics, machine learning, and Generative AI use cases.- Skill 3 : Experience with orchestration and workflow tools, and integrating data platforms with BI tools like Power BI for enterprise reporting.- Note : Only immediate joiners (within 15 days) will be considered.Role & Responsibilities : We are looking for an experienced Data Architect to lead enterprise-scale data modernization initiatives leveraging Microsoft Fabric. In this role, you will define the target-state architecture, implement Medallion (Bronze/Silver/Gold) architecture within Fabric Lakehouse, and establish enterprise data governance frameworks. You will also build GenAI-ready data platforms that enable advanced analytics, machine learning, and secure enterprise-wide data access.Responsibilities : - Lead enterprise-scale implementation of modern data platforms using Microsoft Fabric.- Design and implement Medallion architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold).- Architect scalable Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, and Real-Time Analytics solutions.- Define data modeling standards (Dimensional, Data Vault).- Establish data governance frameworks including cataloging and lineage.- Build CI/CD pipelines for data platforms.- Design AI/ML and Generative AI-ready architectures.- Build ingestion pipelines (batch, streaming, CDC).- Enable real-time data processing.- Develop target-state architecture and standards.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.- Act as a trusted advisor to clients. (ref:hirist.tech)