We are seeking an experienced Azure Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale data platforms on Microsoft Azure. The candidate will be responsible for defining end-to-end data architecture, designing scalable data pipelines, establishing data governance standards, and delivering cloud-native analytics solutions. Key Responsibilities Design and implement Azure-based data platforms using Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Databricks, ADLS Gen2, and Azure Synapse Analytics. Define data architecture, data models, Lakehouse/Data Warehouse solutions, and Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold). Lead development of scalable ETL/ELT pipelines for batch and real-time data processing. Establish data governance, security, metadata management, data quality, and compliance frameworks. Collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, analysts, and project teams to deliver enterprise analytics solutions