Cloud Data Architect 12 Month Contract Dublin - Hybrid We are seeking an experienced Cloud Data Architect to design, build, and lead modern data platforms in the Microsoft ecosystem. You will play a key role in defining data architecture, enabling advanced analytics, and driving cloud-first data strategies using Microsoft Azure and Databricks. This is a daily rate contract role in Dublin with weekly onsite requirements. Key Responsibilities Design and own end-to-end cloud data architectures on Microsoft Azure Lead the development of scalable data platforms using Azure Data Services (e.g. Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake) Architect and implement Databricks solutions for large-scale data processing and analytics Define data models, data governance, security, and best practices Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions Guide and mentor data engineers and development teams Ensure performance, reliability, and cost optimization of cloud data solutions Required Skills & Experience 5+ years experience in a Data/ Cloud Architecture role, working on enterprise scale system implementations Strong background in Microsoft Azure data architecture Hands-on experience with Databricks (Azure Databricks preferred) Solid experience with: Azure Data Factory Azure Synapse Analytics Azure Data Lake Storage Strong SQL skills and experience with big data technologies Deep understanding of data warehousing, data lakes, and lake house architectures Experience designing secure, enterprise-scale cloud solutions Familiarity with CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and DevOps practices in Azure Nice to Have Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g. Azure Solutions Architect, Data Engineer) Experience with Power BI and advanced analytics Knowledge of Python, Spark, or Scala Experience working in Agile environments Please apply.