Analytics Solution Architect | APAC-Based | Fully Remote | Japanese N1/N2

Job Description

Analytics Solution Architect

APAC-based Japanese+English speaking professionals - this could be for you!

If you have JLPT N1/N2 + Business English, are based in Australia, Singapore or elsewhere in APAC, and are comfortable working with Japanese teams during Japan business hours, wed love to hear from you.

Work Location: Remote (Anywhere within APAC)

Japanese biligual Tech Professionals in APAC - Work with Japan without relocating!

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of advanced analytics solutions using Azure Databricks/ Fabric. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of big data technologies, data engineering, and cloud computing, with a strong focus on Azure Databricks along with Strong SQL.
• Design and implement solutions on Microsoft Fabric, including Fabric Pipeline, Lakehouse, Warehouse and Real-Time Analytics (EventHouse).
• Knowledge on Migrate existing workloads (e.g., Synapse, Databricks, Data Mart) into Fabric
• Work closely with business stakeholders and other IT teams to understand requirements and deliver effective solutions.
• Oversee the end-to-end implementation of data solutions, ensuring alignment with business requirements and best practices.
• Lead the development of data pipelines and ETL processes using Azure Databricks, PySpark, and other relevant tools.
• Integrate Azure Databricks with other Azure services (e.g., Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory) and on-premise systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to the data engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Ensure proper documentation of architecture, processes, and data flows, while ensuring compliance with security and governance standards.
• Ensure best practices are followed in terms of code quality, data security, and scalability.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in Databricks and associated technologies to drive innovation.
  
  

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Leadership skills with the ability to manage and mentor a team of data engineers.
  
  

Nice To Have Skills

• Power BI for dashboarding and reporting.
• Microsoft Fabric for analytics and integration tasks.
• Spark Streaming for processing real-time data streams.
• Familiarity with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates for infrastructure as code (IaC) practices.
  
  

Experience

• Demonstrated expertise of 8+ years in developing data ingestion and transformation pipelines using Databricks/Synapse notebooks and Azure Data Factory.
• Solid understanding and hands-on experience with Delta tables, Delta Lake, and Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2.
• Experience in efficiently using Auto Loader and Delta Live tables for seamless data ingestion and transformation.
• Proficiency in building and optimizing query layers using Databricks SQL.
• Demonstrated experience integrating Databricks with Azure Synapse, ADLS Gen2, and Power BI for end-to-end analytics solutions.
• Prior experience in developing, optimizing, and deploying Power BI reports.
• Familiarity with modern CI/CD practices, especially in the context of Databricks and cloud-native solutions.
  
  

Qualifications

Essential Skills:

• Strong experience with Azure Databricks, including cluster management, notebook development, and Delta Lake.
• Proficiency in big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and data processing frameworks (e.g., PySpark).
• Deep understanding of Azure services like Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse, and Azure Data Factory.
• Experience with ETL/ELT processes, data warehousing, and building data lakes.
• Strong SQL skills and familiarity with NoSQL databases.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of cloud security best practices.
  
  

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

An opportunity to work with world's leading Cloud Computing Provider.