Azure Data Platform Architect

C&F is a technology services company providing innovative solutions in Data Management, Big Data, Advanced Analytics and Compliance. With a highly integrated team of 400+ experts, for over 20 years C&F has been delivering superior engineering and premium operations to Fortune 500 companies, primarily in the Life Science industry. 🌍

We are looking for experienced Azure Data Platform Architect who will support our global customers mainly in the FMCG industry in building an innovative big data products and services. 🚀

In this role, you will act as a trusted advisor to customers and guide cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration, transparency, and trust. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to articulate and gain approval for complex solutions, while promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

📝 Responsibilities:

• Leading and supporting implementation teams by offering technical expertise in analytics and data processing to align architecture with business needs
• Overseeing Azure Platform Engineering including but not limited to:
• building Azure Infrastructure using Terraform
• building Azure CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps/Github Actions
• migrating applications (code & data)
• implementing new coding standards
• Building relationship with the clients
• Leading small to medium migration efforts
• Advising clients and proposing improvements (direct contact with strategic stakeholders)

👉 What you will need:

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in the Azure / Cloud area
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as a Code principles (Terraform preferred, but Azure ARM or Bicep is fine)
• Good understanding of Azure as a platform
• Azure DevOps/Github at least intermediate level
• Previous experience in Data&Analytics area
• Hands-on knowledge of the following data services and technologies in Azure: Databricks, Data Lake, Synapse, Azure SQL
• Ability to work in small, highly technical groups
• Very good knowledge of English (and Polish) with the ability to speak but also explain and simplify technical topics for the business
• Experience in leading projects for international clients
• Proactive approach and goal-oriented, problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn and openness to new challenges
• Proven experience serving as a trusted advisor to clients, with the ability to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions
• Strong communication and presentation skills for engaging with customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams
• Ability to assess customer requirements and recommend customized solutions that align with their strategic goals

💡 Nice to have:

• Understanding of following compute services and technologies in Azure: Logic Apps, App Services, Container Registry, etc.
• Willingness to show up at the Warsaw office as needed (customer visits / workshops / integrations / important project periods requiring f2f teamwork)

✨ What We Offer: 

• You choose your employment type – we’re open to both employment contracts and B2B arrangements. 
• Learning & development opportunities – after your probation period, you’ll have access to a highly flexible and generous English language reimbursement program, along with an individual development budget to use as you see fit. 
• Classic benefits like private medical care, a sports card, and a preferential life insurance plan. Plus, our infamous Fruit Tuesdays and a special summer bonus – ice cream. 
• A hybrid work setup with plenty of flexibility. Delivery teams work mostly remotely. Support teams come to the office at least once a week – as an HR team, we meet every Wednesday. On other days, you decide where you work. 
• A bunch of non-work activities, including Office Day (a fun-filled day when employees from all over Poland gather at the office), POP UP integrations, various competitions from cooking to photography, and the chance to submit charity causes to our CF4GOOD program, which provides support to those in need. 
• A workplace that values people and is built on collaboration, not competition. If you’re tired of toxic work environments, you’ll finally get a chance to breathe. And if you’ve been lucky with great employers so far, we’ll do our best to keep that streak going.