Kinect

Senior Data Architect – Azure

Posted a month ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company as it references a global investment firm rather than Kinect directly.

  • Job overview

    The Senior Data Architect – Azure role involves leading the design and implementation of enterprise data architecture to support analytics and data governance in a global investment firm.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role requires designing scalable data models using Azure technologies, developing data architecture roadmaps, collaborating on data pipelines, presenting solutions to executives, and managing data governance frameworks.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates need 10+ years in data and analytics with 8+ years in architecture roles, strong knowledge of asset management data, experience with external data providers, and expertise in cloud-based data platforms.

Company overview

Kinect is a technology company specializing in motion-sensing input devices, primarily known for its Kinect sensor used in gaming and interactive applications. Originally developed by Microsoft for the Xbox gaming console, Kinect has evolved to include applications in healthcare, education, and robotics. The company generates revenue through hardware sales, licensing its technology, and partnerships with developers who integrate Kinect's capabilities into their products. Important history includes its launch in 2010, its impact on gaming with gesture-based controls, and its subsequent adaptation for various industries beyond entertainment.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to emphasize extensive experience designing scalable, secure data architectures using Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Azure Synapse, as these are central to the Senior Data Architect role at Kinect.

  • Highlight your expertise in developing data architecture roadmaps, standards, and blueprints, along with your ability to collaborate with engineering teams to build efficient Azure Data Factory pipelines.

  • Apply through multiple channels including Kinect’s corporate careers site and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility for this strategic position.

  • Connect on LinkedIn with professionals in Kinect’s data architecture or analytics divisions; open conversations by referencing recent Azure projects Kinect has undertaken or by expressing interest in their data governance initiatives.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'Azure SQL Database,' 'Azure Data Lake,' 'data modeling,' 'data governance,' and 'cloud-based data platforms' to ensure it passes initial screenings.

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