Data Analytics Architect || Remote

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Galactic Minds Inc., is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Data Analytics Architect Remote roleResponsibilitiesThe ideal candidate will have a good understanding of big data technologies, data engineering, and cloud computing DWH projects with a focus on Azure Databricks.Work closely with business stakeholders and other IT teams to understand requirements and define the scope for engagement with a reasonable timeline.Ensure proper documentation of architecture processes while ensuring compliance with security and governance standards.Ensure best practices are followed by the team in terms of code quality, data security, and scalability.Stay updated with the latest developments in Databricks and associated technologies to drive innovation.Positive attitude and excellent communication skills to manage customer calls. Excellent problem-solving skills. Good communication and team collaboration.Essential SkillsOverall 12 years of experience along with 5 years of data analytics project experienceExperience with Azure Databricks notebook development and Delta LakeGood understanding of Azure services like Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse, and Azure Data Factory / FabricExperience with ETL/ELT processes, data warehousing, and building data lakesSQL skills and familiarity with NoSQL databasesExperience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like GitSoft SkillsExcellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersStrong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issuesLeadership skills with the ability to manage and mentor a team of data engineersNice To Have SkillsPower BI for dashboarding and reportingMicrosoft Fabric for analytics and integration tasksSpark Streaming for processing real-time data streamsExperienceOver 12 years of IT experience including 4 years specializing in developing data ingestion and transformation pipelines using Databricks, Synapse notebooks, and Azure Data FactoryGood understanding of different domain industries with respect to data analytics and DWH projectsShould be good in Excel and PowerPointGood understanding and experience with Delta tables, Delta Lake, and Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2Experience in building and optimizing query layers using Databricks SQLFamiliarity with modern CI/CD practices especially in the context of Databricks and cloud-native solutionsMandatory Skills: Azure Cloud Architecture