Azure Data/IA Architecture

Description

**What we are looking for:** A Senior-level professional experienced in **Data and AI Architecture in Azure Cloud environments**. **Responsibilities:** Responsible for designing, defining, and evolving the technical architecture of the Data & Artificial Intelligence program on Azure Cloud, ensuring solutions meet business requirements, performance, security, scalability, governance, and compliance. Collaborate closely with the Program Manager to support strategic decisions and with Agile (Scrum) teams to ensure the cloud architecture is accurately translated into viable, sustainable, and Azure-platform best-practice-aligned technical solutions. * Define and maintain the Data & AI solution architecture on Azure Cloud, aligned with the program’s strategy and business needs; * Collaborate with the Program Manager to support technical decisions, mitigate architectural risks, and plan capacity; * Support Product Owners and squads in translating functional and non-functional requirements into technical solutions compliant with the defined architecture; * Ensure adoption of cloud architecture best practices, including security, scalability, high availability, performance, and resilience; * Define standards and guidelines for using Azure services—such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Synapse Analytics, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Cognitive Services, Microsoft Fabric—among others, as applicable to the program scope; * Ensure compliance with information security requirements, LGPD, regulatory compliance, and corporate policies; * Support definition of strategies for data integration, ingestion, processing, storage, and consumption; * Collaborate with DevOps and MLOps teams to ensure automation, versioning, and governance of cloud environments; * Support FinOps initiatives, contributing to cost optimization and efficient use of Azure resources; * Serve as a technical and advisory reference throughout the entire program lifecycle. **Requirements:** Solution Architecture on Microsoft Azure Cloud. Data, Analytics, AI, and Machine Learning platforms. Azure data and integration services. Cloud security, identity, and governance. System integration and event- and data-oriented architectures. DevOps, MLOps, and cloud automation practices. **Behavioral description:** We are seeking a person who: * Enjoys working in teams and is **collaborative** in their responsibilities; * Has the **courage** to challenge themselves and go beyond, embracing new growth opportunities; * Transforms ideas into **creative solutions** and pursues quality in all daily activities; * Possesses strong **problem-solving skills**; * Is capable and comfortable working independently and **managing their own time**; * Is interested in tackling technologically **adverse and innovative** situations. Big enough to deliver – small enough to care. **\#VempraGFT** **\#VamosVoarJuntos** **\#ProudToBeGFT** With over 35 years in the market and operations across 16 countries, GFT employs more than 12\.000 people worldwide—including 4\.000 in Brazil. Here, diversity, equality, and inclusion sit at our core, and ensuring a safe workplace for everyone is fundamental to who we are. We foster a culture of development and growth anchored in our Continuous Scaled Learning pillar because we believe intelligent use of technology is the key to success in today’s digital world. **What we offer** -------------------- * Multi-benefit card—you choose how and where to use it. * Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, MBA, and language courses. * Certification incentive programs. * Flexible working hours. * Competitive salaries. * Annual performance evaluation with a structured career development plan. * Opportunities for international career progression. * Wellhub and TotalPass. * Private pension plan. * Childcare allowance. * Medical assistance. * Dental assistance. * Life insurance. \#VemPraGFT