Azure Solutions Architect
Summary
Designs end-to-end Azure cloud solution architectures for applications and data products, guiding implementation teams and governance at C&F, a data/analytics services firm serving Fortune 500 life-science clients. Core stack: Azure, Databricks, Spark, Python, Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen 2. Hybrid setup based in Warsaw or remote within Poland.
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.
A Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing the end-to-end cloud based (Azure) solution architecture of the applications and data products. This includes collaborating with product managers, product owners, other solution architects, data modelers, business intelligence developers and data engineers from different data product and cross-functional teams.
You will be responsible for:
• Designing reference architecture and reusable components to optimize time to market the products.
• Leading and supporting implementation teams by offering technical expertise in analytics and data processing to align architecture with business needs
• Collaborating with architecture and infrastructure platform teams to implement governance strategies and policies,
• Serving as a senior trusted advisor to the stakeholders on digital enablement strategy,
• Providing functional leadership and direction to Solution Engineer roles, setting standards for effective corporate technology partnering.
• Establishing and reinforce best practices, templates, and ways of working for sustainability enablement.
What you will need:
• 8+ years of solution engineer experience in Azure solutions focusing on cross-platform Data and Analytics solutions,
• Experience with organizing cloud resources, applying governance policies, and enforcing compliance requirements,
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in designing, development, testing and deployments of complex data pipelines in modern data platform using Databricks, Spark, Python, Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen 2 for data ingestion, data integration and data consumption,
• Understanding of digital platforms, data pipelines, and analytics in an enterprise environment,
• Experience in system integration lifecycle including system design and deployment, systems integration, data migration, and data model design,
• Proven track record leading complex, cross‑functional initiatives without formal line authority,
• Analytical mindset with attention to data quality, controls, and traceability.
• 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,
• Very good knowledge of English with the ability to speak but also explain and simplify technical topics for the business.
What we offer:
- 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.