Technical Architect Azure Data

Technical Architect Azure Data (L3/L4)HCL Cloud CoE (Practice) team is looking for an experienced customer-focused Azure Data Architect with technical depth and architecture skills. In this role, you ll work closely with pre-sales, business units and engineering on some of HCL's largest and most strategic customer engagements to help identify, define, and architect solutions on Azure. Specifically, you will be part of a customer engaged team of technical PMs and engineers responsible for implementing new landing zone(s) and execute POCs and pilot migration projects. o Position - Solutions Architect (Azure)o Designation - Consultant/Senior Consultant/Solutions Architecto Experience - A minimum of 8-12 years of experience in a consulting or an architecture position with a software and/or services company. Roles & Responsibilities Understand customer's IT estate, LOB applications, IT and business priorities and success measures to design implementation architectures and cloud native solutions Collaborate with network, security, AD, backup, tools and application architects and SME's to develop enterprise grade solutions. Develop deep relationships with key customer IT decision makers. Define long term cloud strategy and mentor operations teams to implement the solutions Keeping up to date with market trends and competitive insights and maintain technical skills and knowledge Advocate new features and solutions to bring operational efficiency and cost reduction. Act as a subject-matter expert on Microsoft Azure and assist Sales/Pre-Sales in RFP activities.Requirements Strong Knowledge of cloud computing concepts, especially in relation to Azure services like Data Lake storage, Databricks, Data Factory, and more. Proficiency in database design, data warehousing, data lakes, and data governance practices. Strong understanding of relational and non-relational databases (SQL/NoSQL) Expertise in building data pipelines using tools like Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse Analytics. Hands-on experience with ETL processes, data integration techniques, and ensuring data quality. Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments, such as encryption, identity management, and access control. Familiarity with industry regulations and compliance frameworks, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2. Azure Data Architects need to ensure that data solutions are cost-effective and perform efficiently. This involves monitoring system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and making adjustments as needed. Experience in PaaS services including Logic App, Function App, App service, Key Vault, and Containers is preferred. Extensive experience in conducting design workshops, documentation of HLD (High Level Design) documents. Proven track record of building deep technical relationships with senior IT executives and growing data services in large or highly strategic accounts. Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly. Proven track record of driving decisions collaboratively. Resolving conflicts and ensuring follow through with exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Presentation skills with a high degree of comfort with both large and small audiences (Senior Executives, IT management and developers) (1.) To prepare & implement Program Management Plan to deliver the right scope/deliverables for all projects/program within the agreed timelines mentioned in the signed contract in compliance to HCL Global Project Management Framework (2.) To ensure tracking & adherence to budget allocated to all transition/transformation projects including all one time projects where SOW is created.