Service Architect

About Apexon: Apexon is a digital-first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human-centric digital experiences. We have been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation. Apexon brings together distinct core competencies – in AI, analytics, app development, cloud, commerce, CX, data, DevOps, IoT, mobile, quality engineering and UX, and our deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences – to help businesses capitalize on the unlimited opportunities digital offers. Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, Apexon now has a global presence of 15 offices (and 10 delivery centers) across four continents.

Job Title: Data Solution Architect (Azure)
We are looking for an experienced Data Solution Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft Azure data services and cloud-native architecture . This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy and delivery — designing modern, scalable, and secure Azure data platforms that empower organizations to unlock business value through data.
As a key technical leader, you will define cloud data strategies, architect end-to-end Azure data solutions, and guide engineering teams through delivery. Architect and design end-to-end Azure data platforms , including ingestion, storage, transformation, analytics, and visualization layers.
Build solutions leveraging Azure Data Lake, Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, Databricks, Event Hubs, Stream Analytics, Power BI , and related services.
Translate complex business requirements into scalable, cost-efficient, and maintainable Azure data architectures.
Collaborate closely with data engineers, cloud engineers, and solution architects to ensure seamless implementation of designed solutions.
Establish and enforce Azure architecture standards , reusable frameworks, and data engineering best practices.
Evaluate and adopt new Azure tools, frameworks, and services to enhance the data ecosystem.
Partner with senior stakeholders and C-level executives to define cloud data strategies and modernization roadmaps.
Ensure security, compliance, and governance are embedded across all Azure data solutions.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineering teams, promoting continuous improvement and innovation.

Proven experience as a Data Solution Architect or Data Platform Architect with a primary focus on Azure .
Hands-on expertise with Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Data Lake Storage (Gen2), Databricks, Power BI, Event Hubs, and Functions .
Strong background in data modeling, data warehousing, and real-time/batch data processing .
Experience implementing data integration pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and data transformation frameworks on Azure.
Knowledge of Azure security and identity management (RBAC, Key Vault, Managed Identities, networking, and encryption) .
Familiarity with cost optimization techniques and Azure monitoring tools (e.g., Understanding of DevOps and CI/CD practices using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions for data pipeline deployment.
Experience working in agile delivery environments.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Data Engineer Associate certifications.
Experience with data governance, lineage, and compliance frameworks (e.g., Knowledge of Power BI administration and data visualization best practices.
Exposure to hybrid or multi-cloud environments (advantageous but not essential).
Be at the forefront of building modern Azure-based data ecosystems for leading enterprises.
Work with cutting-edge Microsoft technologies and contribute to data modernization initiatives.
Excellent opportunities for career growth, technical certification, and continuous learning.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Did you know that Apexon has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, in each of the three regions in which it operates: Apexon is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and promoting diversity in the workplace. Apexon strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to gender, race, color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.