Solutions Architect

The Opportunity.

We are seeking an experienced
Solutions Architect
to lead the design and implementation of a cutting-edge
Microsoft Fabric-based data lakehouse
for a leading
water utilities company
in the Philippines. In this strategic role, you will be responsible for overseeing the overall solution architecture, ensuring that all data integration, analytics, security, and governance needs are met to support operational and regulatory reporting for the company.

The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in
cloud architecture
,
data engineering
, and the
Microsoft Azure ecosystem
. You will work closely with various stakeholders including
data engineers
,
business analysts
,
cloud architects
, and
data governance leads
to deliver a robust, scalable, and secure lakehouse solution that will enable advanced analytics, business intelligence, and regulatory compliance.

The Role.

• Lead the overall design and architecture
  of the
  Microsoft Fabric-based data lakehouse
  , ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with business requirements for the water utilities sector.
• Collaborate with
  business analysts
  and
  data engineers
  to understand data sources, processing requirements, and reporting needs, and map these into the data architecture.
• Work closely with the
  cloud data architect
  and other stakeholders to develop the technical architecture for ingesting, transforming, storing, and analyzing large datasets from diverse sources like
  SAP IS-U
  ,
  SCADA
  ,
  IoT sensors
  ,
  billing systems
  , and
  customer service platforms
  .
• Define
  integration strategies
  and best practices for data migration and integration from on-premise systems to the
  cloud data lakehouse
  , leveraging tools such as
  Azure Data Factory
  ,
  Azure Synapse Analytics
  ,
  Azure Data Lake
  , and
  Power BI
  .
• Ensure the solution is designed with a focus on
  data security
  ,
  compliance
  (including
  Philippine Data Privacy Act
  ), and
  data governance
  standards to safeguard sensitive data within the water utilities domain.
• Develop and review
  cloud infrastructure architecture
  , ensuring optimal utilization of
  Azure resources
  to meet business, performance, and budgetary goals.
• Provide
  leadership and guidance
  to technical teams, ensuring proper implementation of best practices and delivering high-quality, scalable solutions.
• Oversee the
  end-to-end lifecycle
  of the project, from planning, design, and implementation to testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance, ensuring successful delivery within the timeline and budget.
• Continuously evaluate and integrate
  new technologies
  , tools, and best practices to enhance the lakehouse architecture and address emerging business requirements or regulatory changes.
• Work with
  project managers
  to define the project roadmap, milestones, and timelines, and ensure alignment with business objectives.

The Expertise.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree
  in
  Computer Science
  ,
  Engineering
  ,
  Information Systems
  , or a related field.
• 8+ years
  of experience in
  solutions architecture
  or
  cloud architecture
  , with a focus on
  data solutions
  , especially in
  Microsoft Azure
  and related technologies.
• Strong expertise in
  Microsoft Fabric
  ,
  Azure Synapse Analytics
  ,
  Azure Data Lake
  ,
  Power BI
  , and the broader
  Microsoft Azure ecosystem
  .
• Proven experience in designing and implementing
  data lakehouse architectures
  , including the integration of
  structured
  and
  unstructured data
  .
• Strong experience working with
  SAP IS-U
  ,
  SCADA
  ,
  IoT
  , and other operational systems relevant to utilities data.
• Deep understanding of
  data governance
  and
  security frameworks
  , with a focus on regulatory compliance (e.g.,
  Philippine Data Privacy Act
  ,
  MWSS
  ,
  LWUA
  ).
• Expertise in
  cloud migration strategies
  and integration of on-premise data sources into the cloud environment.
• Familiarity with
  data modeling
  ,
  ETL/ELT processes
  , and
  data pipeline orchestration
  .
• Experience working in
  agile environments
  , leading cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale, complex projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  or similar certifications in
  Azure
  .
• Experience with
  serverless architecture
  ,
  DevOps practices
  , and
  CI/CD pipelines
  for cloud-based solutions.
• Familiarity with
  data privacy laws
  and regulations in the
  Philippines
  , especially in regulated industries such as
  water utilities
  .
• Knowledge of advanced
  analytics
  ,
  machine learning
  , and
  AI models
  that can be integrated into the lakehouse architecture for predictive maintenance, customer analytics, or other advanced use cases.
• Experience working with
  water utilities
  or
  critical infrastructure
  systems, particularly in the context of operational data and business intelligence.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong
  leadership
  and
  mentorship
  skills with the ability to guide technical teams through complex architecture and solution design challenges.
• Excellent
  communication
  and
  collaboration
  skills, with the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance
  short-term project goals
  with
  long-term architectural vision
  .
• Strong
  problem-solving skills
  , with the ability to analyze complex data integration and architecture challenges and deliver innovative solutions.
• Ability to work in a
  dynamic, fast-paced environment
  , managing multiple projects and competing priorities effectively.

About us.

Thakral One is a consulting and technology services company headquartered in Singapore, with a pan-Asian presence. We focus primarily around technology-driven consulting, adoption of value-added bespoke solutions, enabling enhanced decision support through data analytics, and embracing possibilities in the cloud. We are heavily inclined towards building capabilities collaboratively with clients and believe strongly in improving grounded and practical outcomes. This approach is possible through our partnership with leading global technology providers and internal R&D teams. Our clients come from Financial Services, Banking, Telco, Government, Healthcare, and Consumer-oriented organisations.