Data Platform Architect

Data Platform Architectto lead the deployment of the target architecture defined during the prior study phase. As part of this transformation, a structured migration of existing on-premise data products and the current data warehouse will be executed in line with the program's roadmap. Data Platform Architect

• About the Role
• Our client is advancing its Modern Data Platform initiative and is seeking a
• Data Platform Architectto lead the deployment of the target architecture defined during the prior study phase. This role isfully architecture-focused: rather than implementing solutions directly, you will define theblueprints, golden paths, recommendations, and guardrailsthat guide technical leads and engineering teams throughout the platform's evolution. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure architectural consistency, high-quality delivery, and long-term scalability of the modern data platform. Key Responsibilities
• Architecture & Platform Design
• Provide architectural guidance to the Cloud team on the deployment and configuration of platform workloads within the Azure environment. Define guidelines ensuring platform components comply with our client's architectural principles. Produce architectural blueprints for Databricks (DBX), Microsoft Fabric, and data-modeling approaches to support Proof-of-Value initiatives. Engineering & CI/CD (Advisory Role) Develop recommended CI/CD templates and best-practice engineering workflows. Provide guidance on testing and validation approaches for data pipelines aligned with CI/CD standards. Collaboration & Governance
• Work with subject matter experts to establish practical architecture standards for DBX and CI/CD. Ensure that engineering teams adhere to architectural guidelines and platform principles. Support teams in resolving challenges that arise from architectural decisions. Recommend governance principles for data products to ensure consistency and clarity across teams. Define the architectural plan for integrating Databricks (DBX) with the Collibra data catalog. Expected Experience & Competencies
• Technical Expertise
• Strong experience with Azure platform services (data, compute, security). Ability to design architectures leveraging Databricks (DBX) and lakehouse concepts. Familiarity with Microsoft Fabric. Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts and tooling such as Azure Dev
• Ops, Git
• Lab, or Git
• Hub Actions. Experience defining cloud-native data engineering guidelines and standards. Architecture & Governance
• Solid background in data architecture, data modeling, and platform design. Strong knowledge of architectural best practices and security-by-design principles. Familiarity with data governance frameworks and tools such as Collibra. Exposure to data-product-oriented architecture approaches. Collaboration & Delivery
• Ability to collaborate effectively with SMEs and technical leads in a guidance-focused role. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Comfortable working with a mix of internal teams and external consultants. What

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here. About Orange Business:Orange Business is a leading network and digital integrator company with offices in 65 countries worldwide, and part of the Orange Group. Digital Services, a business line of Orange Business is a newly created division within Orange Business. In Europe the business line consists of approximately 1500 people distributed across 10 countries. We are digital natives, with innovation at the core of our business, which makes us a reliable partner close to our customers. Our joint

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