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Practice Lead, Cloud and Data Analytics
Lead a cloud and data analytics practice, building AI-driven solutions with Microsoft Azure and Fabric to modernize data pipelines and drive business decisions.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Lagos Island, Nigeria
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Data analytics
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 7+ years in Data & AI with 2+ years in leadership
- Bachelor’s or master’s in Computer Science, Data Science, AI, or related field
- Strategic thinker with track record of delivering innovative solutions
- Exceptional stakeholder management and client-facing skills
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities
- Proven ability to lead and mentor teams in dynamic environments
- Expertise in Microsoft Fabric Technology for scalable data solutions
- Experience driving data migration projects to Azure
- Database modernization using Azure-native technologies
- Design and implementation of Azure OpenAI solutions including LLMs
- Development of LLM applications using Azure AI Studio
Nice to have
- Microsoft Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure AI Engineer)
Full description
Our client is one of the leading technology companies in Africa. They are looking to hire a Practice Lead, Cloud & Data Analytics who would will spearhead their advanced data and AI initiatives, while driving innovation across digital
application platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical and strategic background, a deep
understanding of Microsoft technologies, and a passion for leveraging AI to solve real-world problems.
Job Responsibilities:Practice Leadership
- Lead the Data & AI and Digital Application & Innovation practice, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and customer success metrics.
- Define and execute the practice strategy, roadmap, and priorities to deliver innovative solutions and achieve revenue targets.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business opportunities and translate them into cutting-edge AI and data solutions.
- Stay updated on the latest trends in data, AI, and Microsoft technologies to maintain the practice's competitive edge.
Technical Expertise
- Leverage expertise in Microsoft Fabric Technology to build scalable data solutions and manage end-to-end data pipelines.
- Drive data migration projects to Azure, ensuring secure and efficient transitions from legacy systems.
- Lead database modernization efforts, utilizing Azure-native technologies for enhanced performance and scalability.
- Design and implement solutions leveraging Azure OpenAI technologies, including Large Language Models (LLMs).
- Develop and integrate LLM applications using Azure AI Studio, catering to business-specific use cases.
- Architect end-to-end solutions for data-driven decision-making and predictive analytics.
- Lead PoC (Proof of Concept) and pilot projects to demonstrate business value and scalability.
- Work closely with clients to understand their business challenges and propose tailored solutions.
- Drive workshops and discovery sessions to gather requirements and educate stakeholders on the potential of Data & AI solutions.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with Microsoft and other technology partners to maximize value delivery.
- Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing team of data engineers, AI specialists, and application developers.
- Provide training and upskilling opportunities to align team capabilities with emerging technologies.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, AI,