Data Platform Architect and Tech Lead

Purpose of the role


The Data Platform Architect and Tech Lead is a hybrid role with both design and hands-on responsibilities. The idea is to nurse and evolve the data platform into a robust, scalable and futureproof rig that can meet whatever is coming. This is an important piece of the puzzle to, in an accountable way, deliver streams of data from everywhere to anywhere possible, and hence a cornerstone to our digital strategy needed to deliver the business outcomes we want and need.
Responsibilities


Owning the Data Platform, which in this context means the chain of components (in data subscriptions) the data flows through and not the data themselves
Oversee specifically the Microsoft release “train” within the data space, but also follow into general Data and AI trends



Maintain an internal roadmap for addressing forced changes and improvement opportunities.



Plan and drive platform component changes when needed.



Suggest and implement resilience measures according to Business appetite



Collaborate with the wider enterprise architect team to standardize and drive synergies



Optimize resource tuning for both cost and performance



Own and execute on recommendations from Azure Advisory



Collaborate with Engineers to define data architecture standards.



Implement monitoring tools, alarming and self-healing capabilities



Troubleshoot and resolve platform component issues.



Required Experience


• Advanced degree in Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred


• Demonstrable track record of designing and handling reference architecture preferable from Microsoft


• At least 5+ years in a Data Engineer Role or similar hands-on experiences