Solution Architect (Data & Cloud Solutions)

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
75% Travel

Skills

Cloud Computing
Apache Spark
Artificial Intelligence
Data Warehouse
Databricks
ETL
Talend
Meta-data Management
Microsoft Azure
SQL Azure
Snow Flake Schema
Terraform
Google Cloud Platform
Machine Learning (ML)
Big Data
Apache Kafka
Data Lake

Job Details

Job Title: Solution Architect (Data & Cloud Solutions)

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)

Job Type: W2 Contract

Duration: Long Term

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with deep expertise in cloud-based data solutions to design, implement, and optimize scalable, high-performance architectures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, Snowflake, Databricks, and Talend, along with a proven track record in big data, data warehousing, and cloud analytics.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and implement end-to-end cloud data solutions using Azure Synapse, Databricks, Snowflake, and Microsoft Fabric.
  • Architect scalable data lakes, data warehouses, and ETL/ELT pipelines leveraging Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, and Synapse Analytics.
  • Configure and optimize Talend (Studio, TMC, Metadata Management) for seamless data integration and workflow automation.
  • Apply MPP architecture principles and performance optimization techniques for large-scale data processing.
  • Ensure data governance, security, and compliance (e.g., access control, encryption, auditing) in cloud environments.
  • Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
  • Implement DevOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC).
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to development teams.
  • Stay updated with emerging cloud data technologies and recommend innovative solutions.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect, specializing in data & cloud technologies.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with:
    • Azure Synapse, Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric
    • Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL DW, Blob Storage, Power BI
    • Talend (Studio, TMC, Metadata Management)
  • Strong understanding of big data, data warehousing, and MPP architectures.
  • Proficiency in DevOps (Terraform, CI/CD, IaC) and cloud automation.
  • Experience in data governance, security, and compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Data Engineer) are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with multi-cloud architectures (AWS, Google Cloud Platform).
  • Knowledge of AI/ML integration in data pipelines.
  • Familiarity with real-time data processing (Kafka, Spark Streaming).
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