Azure Data Architect

Summary: The role of Azure Data Architect involves leading the design and implementation of advanced analytics solutions using Azure Databricks for a project based in Germany. This freelance position requires proficiency in big data technologies and strong SQL skills, with a focus on remote work. Candidates must be fluent in German and possess relevant experience in data architecture and ETL processes. The contract duration is initially set for six months, starting as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and end-to-end implementation of Azure Databricks-based advanced analytics solutions.
• Develop data architecture and ETL pipelines using PySpark/SQL.
• Integrate Azure services and provide technical leadership across data engineering teams.
• Manage cluster development and Delta Lake within Azure Databricks.
• Ensure adherence to cloud security best practices.

Key Skills:

• Strong experience with Azure Databricks, including cluster management and notebook development.
• Proficiency in big data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark.
• 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.
• Mandatory skills: Microsoft Azure, Azure Databricks, Big Data, SQL, Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: Germany

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

**Adriana @ RED Global - Azure Data Engineer - REMOTE Contract | German -Speaker**

One of our Customers at RED is in search of experienced Azure Data Architect to join one of their projects on a freelance basis in Germany.

Job Title: Azure Data Architect

• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 6 Months - Initial contract
• Contract: Freelance
• Location: Remote (Candidate needs to be based in Germany)
• Language: German (Written & Spoken)

Education and Knowledge Requirements

Lead the design and end-to-end implementation of Azure Databricks-based advanced analytics solutions, including data architecture, ETL pipelines (PySpark/SQL), Azure service integrations, and technical leadership across data engineering teams.

Skills Required

• Strong experience with Azure Databricks including cluster management notebook development and Delta Lake
• Proficiency in big data technologiesg. Hadoop Spark and data processing frameworks e.g. PySpark
• 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

Mandatory Skills : Microsoft Azure, Azure Databricks, Big Data, SQL, Azure Data lake, Azure Data Factory

If you consider your experience and skills to be suitable for this role and would like to discuss about this opportunity, then please apply/ send your updated CV and availability to Adriana : abizga@redglobal.com

Reference
CR/131070_1767977390

Date
9 Jan 2026