Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Bengaluru
This job is with MSCI, an inclusive employer and a member of my Gwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.
Your Team Responsibilities:
At MSCI, we power better investment decisions through data and technology. The HR Technology team drives the digital transformation of our people data ecosystem-enabling strategic decision-making, automation, and analytics across global talent, payroll, and workforce systems. We are seeking an Azure Architect with deep Databricks expertise to lead the design and implementation of our next-generation HR data and analytics platform-establishing the foundation for AI-driven insights and scalable cloud transformation.
As the Azure Architect (Databricks Specialist), you will lead the design and build of modern data architectures on Microsoft Azure using Databricks, Data Lake, and other PaaS services. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the Medallion architecture, data pipelines, and AI integration strategy, including building and operationalizing AI agents using Databricks' Agent Framework (Agent Bricks).This is a senior, highly technical leadership role, ideal for an architect who blends deep engineering expertise with an innovation mindset to enable AI-first capabilities across HR and beyond.
Your
Key Responsibilities:
Platform Architecture & Design Architect and implement Azure-based data solutions using Databricks, Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and Data Lake services.
Design, build, and optimize a Medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold) supporting both HR and enterprise data domains.
Develop data pipelines, APIs, and orchestration frameworks that enable seamless data ingestion, transformation, and delivery.
Establish and maintain data governance, metadata, and lineage frameworks using Databricks Unity Catalog and Azure Purview.
Implementation & Engineering Build and maintain ETL/ELT frameworks, data APIs, and real-time workflows connecting diverse HR and enterprise systems.
Leverage AI and ML capabilities within Databricks, including MLflow, feature stores, and the Agent Framework (Agent Bricks), to build intelligent data agents for automation, monitoring, and analytics enrichment.
Design and implement AI agent pipelines that can reason over HR data models, automate transformations, and enhance analytical outcomes.
Apply best practices for performance optimization, scalability, and cost efficiency within the Azure ecosystem.
Integrate CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code approaches (Terraform, Bicep, or Azure Dev Ops).
Leadership & Strategy Serve as the technical authority for Azure and Databricks architecture within HR Technology.
Partner with HR, Analytics, and Infrastructure leaders to define and execute the data and AI modernization roadmap.
Establish standards, patterns, and reusable frameworks for data engineering, AI agents, and automation.
Mentor engineers and champion a culture of innovation, experimentation, and delivery excellence.
Your skills and experience that will help you excel:
Education:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
Experience:
Minimum 12 years of hands-on experience architecting and delivering large-scale data platforms using Azure and Databricks.
Proven success in deploying Medallion architectures, governed data pipelines, and AI-driven data workflows.
Expertise in:
Azure Data Lake, Data Factory, and Synapse Analytics
Databricks (Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Spark optimization)
Python, SQL, PySpark, and API development (REST, Graph
QL)
Infrastructure as code (Terraform, Bicep) and Dev Ops automation
AI/ML frameworks within Databricks, including Agent Bricks and MLflow
Strong grounding in data governance, security, and compliance best practices.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to translate complex architecture into business outcomes.
Preferred Skills Knowledge of Azure Purview, Power BI, and data cataloging tools.
Experience implementing Databricks Unity Catalog, Delta Live Tables, and AI agent orchestration within enterprise contexts.
Familiarity with HR data models and effective design for analytics and workforce intelligence.
Understanding of LLM integration and AI agent frameworks for data enrichment and automation.
About MSCI: What we offer you
Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.
Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative work spaces.
A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.
A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.
Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, Linked In Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for…
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