Azure / Microsoft Fabric Technical Lead - Master Person Index (MPI)
(Real consolidated version based on JD + the two selected resumes)
Overview
We are seeking a hands-on Azure Architect / Technical Lead to design and implement a Master Person Index (MPI) and identity-resolution platform using Microsoft Fabric , Azure Data Services, and modern lakehouse patterns. This role requires strong Azure engineering, data architecture, governance, and MDM / identity-matching expertise, with the ability to guide a cross-functional technical team and own delivery.
Architecture & Implementation
Lead architecture and engineering for MPI in Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Dataflows, Pipelines, Event-driven ingestion).Build identity resolution workflows (standardization, matching, survivorship, MDM patterns).Design and deploy secure Azure data pipelines integrating ADF, Synapse, Databricks, Event Hub, and Purview.Ensure interoperability across clinical, operational, and member datasets.Data Engineering & Governance
Implement Medallion lakehouse architecture with strong lineage, security, and governance.Define data models, metadata strategies, and data quality frameworks.Use Purview / Collibra for lineage, catalog, and stewardship integration.Cloud Engineering & DevOps
Develop IaC and CI / CD using Azure DevOps, Terraform, Bicep, ARM .Optimize compute, storage, pipelines, and security with Azure-native best practices.Collaboration & Leadership
Partner with product owners, architects, and data SMEs to align MPI design to enterprise standards.Mentor engineering teams and provide technical oversight across development lifecycle.ML / AI Integration (Future)
Collaborate with ML / AI teams to prepare MPI for identity-matching models, anomaly detection, and embeddings-based matching.Required Skills7+ years Cloud Engineering, 3+ years Azure architectureHands-on experience with :Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse / OneLake / Dataflows)
Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Event HubPurview (catalog, lineage, security)Data Lakehouse / Medallion architectureExperienced in MDM, MPI, or identity-resolution patternsStrong understanding of governance, metadata, and securityExpertise with CI / CD, IaC (Terraform / Bicep)Excellent communication and leadership skillsPreferred SkillsExperience with ML / AI, LLM, or embeddings for identity matchingPrior work with healthcare member data, MPI, or MDM platformsExperience with vector search, anomaly detection, or entity resolution models