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GENERAL DESCRIPTION & RESPONSIBILITIESTheSeniorDataArchitectis aleader and hands-on builder, combining the technical depth of an AzureData Engineerwith the solutioningexpertiseof aSolution Architect. This role will partner with clients to envision, design, and deliver enterprise-grade solutionsleveragingthe Microsoft technology stack.You will lead requirements-gathering sessions, architect scalable technical solutions, andcontribute as a developer tobuildand deliver working systems. You will also bring a high-level understanding of theData & AIlandscape, including MicrosoftFabric,Microsoft Purview, andAzure Databricks,enabling clients to modernize their operations through intelligent solutions.This position will collaborateacrossCyclotron's sales, delivery, and project management organizations in service of our clients.Key Attributes of the Role:Balance visionary solution architecture with hands-on technical execution.Bridge client businessneeds withtechnical feasibility using the Microsoft cloud stack.Provide thought leadership on AI, cloud, and modern application development.Mentor project teams whileremainingcapable of individual technical contribution.PLACEMENT CRITERIA & REQUIREMENTS10+ years of application development and architecture experience, including 4-5+ years in data or analyticsarchitecture onAzure inconsulting or enterprise environments.Deepexpertisein Microsoft Azure Data & AI services, including Azure Synapse/Fabric Data Warehouse, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Databricks and/or Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory/Fabric Data Factory, and Azure SQL.Strong hands-on background with Python, SQL, andPySparkfor data engineering; familiarity with .NET/C# and RESTful APIs for integration with application and API layersExperience leading requirements definition, data strategy, and technical design workshops, and translating business goals into dataplatformand analytics architectures and roadmaps.Familiarity with AI and Microsoft's AI ecosystem (Azure OpenAI, Cognitive Services, Azure ML).Strong understanding of data engineering concepts, including Databricks, Synapse, and data governance (Purview, Unity Catalog).Prior experience leading cross-functional teams and driving end-to-end solution delivery.Current Microsoft certificationspreferred, such as: Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Enterprise Data Analyst Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate, Azure AI Engineer Associate.Databricks and/or Fabric certifications (e.g., Databricks Data Engineer Professional, Lakehouse fundamentals, or Microsoft Fabric certifications)stronglypreferred.TECHNICAL SKILLSREQUIREDGeneral Architecture & Cloud ServicesAzure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) for scalable data lake architectures.Azure Synapse Analytics and/or Microsoft Fabric (Data Warehouse, Lakehouse, Notebooks, Pipelines) for analytics workloads.Azure API Management (APIM).Azure DevOps and/or GitHub Actions (CI/CD).Azure Data Factory or Fabric Data Factory for ETL/ELT pipelines and orchestration.Azure Key Vault and role-based access control (RBAC)/managed identities for secrets, credentials, and platform security.Data & AnalyticsFamiliarity with Azure OpenAI Service and Azure AI Search/Cognitive Search for intelligent applications, RAG patterns, and embedding/vector search.Experience designing or integrating AI/ML pipelines using Azure Machine Learning or Databricks ML (model training, deployment, and monitoring) is desirable.Azure Data Factory (ADF) for ETL/ELT pipelines.Understanding ofMicrosoft Copilot extensibility (e.g., plugins, Graph connectors, Copilot Studio) and how data architecture enablessecure, governed Copilot scenarios is a plus.Microsoft Purview (data governance).Power BI for dashboards and reporting.DESIRED SKILLSApplication & IntegrationExperience collaborating closely with application and integration teams using Azure API Management, Azure Functions, Logic Apps, andmicroservicespatterns to expose data services.Knowledge of event-driven and message-based integration using Event Hubs, Service Bus, and Event Grid.Advanced Data & AnalyticsExperience with data mesh concepts, domain-oriented data products, and federated governance modelsonAzure.Hands-on implementation of Purview solutions, including custom classifications, lineage, and governance workflows.Exposure to multi-cloud or hybrid data scenarios (e.g.Snowflakeon Azure, on-prem SQL migration toAzure )isadvantageous.Semi-structured and unstructured data processing (JSON, Parquet, Avro).AI & Advanced DevelopmentBot Framework & Azure Bot Service for conversational AI.Knowledge of deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow,PyTorch) in Azure ML.Integration with Microsoft Copilot stack (Copilot Studio, Graph Connectors).Experience with AI solution governance and Responsible AI practices.Monitoring & ObservabilityAzure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.AI & Cognitive ServicesAzure OpenAI Service (LLMs, copilots, RAG patterns).Azure Cognitive Services (Vision, Speech, Language, Search).Azure Cognitive Search with embeddings/vector search.Azure Machine Learning (AML) for deploying and managing models.NON-TECHNICAL SKILLSBusiness EngagementProven ability to lead clientrequirementsworkshops and solution envisioning sessions.Ability to engage with stakeholders from developers to C-suite executives.Thought leadership in AI, cloud modernization, and digital transformation.Project & Team LeadershipExperience guiding cross-functional delivery teams.Skilledat managing scope, planning, and delivery of technical projects.Ability to coach and mentor junior team members.CYCLOTRONEXPECTATIONSThese are the traits that we hold in the same regard for all employees, also viewed as performance indicators. Each employee should uphold these attributes.Communication and Interpersonal Skills–verbal and written,professional,concise,and effective.Collaboration and Teamwork- share knowledge, build alliances,show respect.Personal Ownership and Responsibility–takeinitiative,solve problems,befullypresent.Customer Focus–Proactivemanagementor Client expectations and needs.Time Management and Productivity– Set Goals, Commit, Record, CommunicateCyclotron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cyclotron values diversity, equity and inclusion, and aims to practice DE&I in all that we do.