Azure Data Architect

Hybrid in Newark, NJ, US • Posted 9 hours ago • Updated 9 hours ago
Contract W2
Contract Corp To Corp
12 Months
No Travel Required
Hybrid
$60 - $70/hr
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Skills

  • Microsoft Fabric
  • Data Governance
  • Data Lake
  • Data Modeling
  • Data Warehouse
  • ELT
  • Data Processing
  • Financial Services
  • Data Warehouse Architecture
  • Microsoft Azure
  • SQL
  • PySpark
  • Python
  • Synapse
  • Data Lakes
  • One Lake
  • Azure
  • Architecture

Summary

Job Title: Azure Data Architect
Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid  2/3 Days Onsite)
Duration: Long-Term Contract

 

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect with strong expertise in Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, PySpark, Data Lake, and Data Warehouse architecture. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing scalable enterprise data solutions, modernizing data platforms, and enabling advanced analytics capabilities.

 

Required Skills

  • 12–15 years of overall IT experience in Data Engineering/Data Architecture
  • Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric
  • Expertise in Azure Synapse Analytics
  • Strong programming experience with PySpark
  • Experience designing and implementing Enterprise Data Lakes
  • Strong knowledge of Data Warehouse concepts and architecture
  • Experience with ETL/ELT pipelines and large-scale data processing
  • Expertise in data modeling, performance tuning, and optimization
  • Experience working with cloud platforms, preferably Azure
  • Strong understanding of SQL, distributed computing, and data governance

 

Responsibilities

  • Design and architect scalable data platforms using Fabric and Synapse
  • Build and optimize modern Data Lake and Data Warehouse solutions
  • Develop PySpark-based data processing frameworks and pipelines
  • Collaborate with business and technical teams for data integration and analytics needs
  • Ensure data quality, security, governance, and performance best practices
  • Lead data modernization and migration initiatives
  • Support reporting, analytics, and AI/ML data requirements

 

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Financial Services or Investment domain is a plus
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Azure certifications preferred
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  • Dice Id: 90969135
  • Position Id: 9058494
  • Posted 9 hours ago
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