EY – GDS Consulting – AI and DATA – Azure Data Architect – Manager

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

EY GDS – Data and Analytics (D&A) – Manager – Azure Data Architect

As part of our EY-GDS D&A (Data and Analytics) team, we help our clients solve complex business challenges with the help of data and technology. We dive deep into data to extract the greatest value and discover opportunities in key business and functions like Banking, Insurance, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail, Manufacturing and Auto, Supply Chain, and Finance.

The opportunity

We’re looking for Managers (Big Data Architects) with strong technology and data understanding having proven delivery capability. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a leading firm as well as a part of a growing Data and Analytics team.

Your Key Responsibilities

Develop standardized practices for delivering new products and capabilities using Big Data & cloud technologies, including data acquisition, transformation, analysis, Modelling, Governance & Data management skillsInteract with senior client technology leaders, understand their business goals, create, propose solution, estimate effort, build architectures, develop and deliver technology solutionsDefine and develop client specific best practices around data management within a cloud environmentRecommend design alternatives for data ingestion, processing and provisioning layersDesign and develop data ingestion programs to process large data sets in Batch mode using ADB, ADF, PySpark, Python, SnypaseDevelop data ingestion programs to ingest real-time data from LIVE sources using Apache Kafka, Spark Streaming and related technologiesHave managed team and have experience in end to end deliveryHave experience of building technical capability and teams to deliver

Skills And Attributes For Success

Strong understanding & familiarity with all Cloud Ecosystem componentsStrong understanding of underlying Cloud Architectural concepts and distributed computing paradigmsExperience in the development of large scale data processing.Hands-on programming experience in ADB, ADF, Synapse, Python, PySpark, SQLHands-on expertise in cloud services like AWS, and/or Microsoft Azure eco systemSolid understanding of ETL methodologies in a multi-tiered stack with Data Modelling & Data GovernanceExperience with BI, and data analytics databasesExperience in converting business problems/challenges to technical solutions considering security, performance, scalability etc.Experience in Enterprise grade solution implementations.Experience in performance bench marking enterprise applicationsStrong stakeholder, client, team, process & delivery management skills

To qualify for the role, you must have

Design and propose Azure-based data and AI solutions that align with customer objectives and solve business challenges.Develop and present demonstrations, prototypes, and PoCs to showcase the value and capabilities of the proposed solutions.Create technical proposals, presentations, and respond to requests for proposals (RFPs) and information (RFIs).Lead the technical aspects of project delivery, ensuring that implementations align with the initial solution design.Define and implement best practices and agile methodologies for the delivery of scalable Cloud solutions.Provide expert guidance on data strategy, cloud architecture, and the technology stacks needed for data modernization, AI, and machine learning workloads.Data: Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, and Cosmos DB.AI/ML (knowledge): Azure Machine Learning, Azure Cognitive Services, and Azure OpenAI.Minimum 7 years hand-on experience in one or more of the above areas.Minimum 10 years industry experience

Ideally, you’ll also have

Project management skillsClient management skillsSolutioning skills

What We Look For

People with technical experience and enthusiasm to learn new things in this fast-moving environment

What Working At EY Offers

At EY, we’re dedicated to helping our clients, from start–ups to Fortune 500 companies — and the work we do with them is as varied as they are.

You get to work with inspiring and meaningful projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. We value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. Moreover, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that emphasizes high quality and knowledge exchange. Plus, we offer:

Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues aroundOpportunities to develop new skills and progress your careerThe freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

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