Data Architect

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Job Description

The Data Architect will lead the design, implementation, and support of enterprise data and analytics solutions across functions. This role is responsible for developing scalable Azure-based data platforms, integrating enterprise applications, enabling business reporting, and driving data modernization initiatives.

The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with solution architecture leadership and partner closely with business stakeholders to deliver trusted, scalable, and business-critical analytics solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain enterprise data platforms using Azure technologies.
• Develop and optimize Azure Data Factory (ADF) pipelines, Databricks workloads, and cloud data integrations.
• Establish scalable data models and integration patterns.
• Drive data quality, governance, security, and operational excellence.
• Lead architecture reviews and technical solution design activities.
• Ensure data accuracy, lineage, and governance.
• Enable integration strategies for Salesforce, SAP and Workday

Required Qualifications:

• 9+ years of experience in Data Engineering or Data Architecture, Platform Engineering
• 5+ years of experience with Azure cloud data technologies.
• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale integration projects.
• Strong experience working with multiple business functions including HR, Finance, Compliance, Operations, and Commercial teams.
• Experience managing solution lifecycle from requirements gathering through production support.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience leading technical discussions with architects, engineers, and business leaders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to balance strategic architecture responsibilities with hands-on execution.

Technical Skills:

Azure Ecosystem: Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure SQL

Data Engineering: SQL, Python, ETL development, Data Warehousing

Preferred: Experience with Enterprise Applications such as SAP, Salesforce, Workday, Adaptive Planning

Benefits of Joining Albemarle

• Competitive compensation

• Comprehensive benefits package

• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.