Senior Azure Data Architect

Job details

Hekima is a collaborative network of elite professionals established by IT veterans. Our goal is to bridge the gap between having a good job and a great career by providing opportunities that will help develop and refine the skills of the IT professionals within our network. We are actively seeking a Senior Azure/ Data Architect who will exemplify Hekima s culture and mission.

About the company

At Hekima, we are guided by the conviction that the true measure of a company s stature is not found in its name, but in its people. Our founders, seasoned IT executives and industry architects, bring a wealth of experience in delivering innovative solutions to leading corporations and government entities. This expertise forms the cornerstone of Hekima a company dedicated to achieving excellence through investing in people.

We noticed a disconnect in the traditional service model talent was often undervalued and seen as interchangeable. This mindset not only stifles individual growth but also hampers organizational success. Driven by our firsthand experiences, we set out to challenge this perspective, with a belief that appreciating and developing talent is not just beneficial but crucial for enduring success.

Our team comprises seasoned IT professionals committed to delivering superior service and thoroughly vetted, skilled experts. We grasp the essentials of success in this industry, focusing on recruiting and training talent, as well as fostering meaningful relationships with our candidates and clients. By prioritizing a personal approach, we aim to understand individual and organizational needs, ensuring we align our services with their career and IT objectives.

Overview

Hekima is seeking an individual with an expert-level understanding of data and Azure services, who has a track record of contributions to industry forums and is looking to take their career to the next level.

Responsibilities

The Senior Azure/Data Architect is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and maintenance of data solutions within the Azure cloud environment. This includes designing data pipelines, building data models, ensuring data security and compliance, and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Architecture Design: Develop and maintain data architecture plans, including data models, metadata systems, and data governance policies.

Cloud Data Solutions: Design and implement data solutions using Azure services like Data Factory, Databricks, and Synapse Analytics.

Data Pipelines and ETL: Design, build, and maintain data pipelines and ETL processes for data integration and transformation.

Data Security and Compliance: Ensure data security and compliance with relevant policies and standards.

Data Governance: Define and implement data governance processes to ensure data accuracy, reliability, and accessibility.

Data Modeling: Design data models and schemas to support business requirements and analytical insights.

Collaboration: Collaborate with stakeholders, including business analysts, data scientists, and other architects, to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Problem Solving: Analyze and resolve data-related technical issues.

Continuous Improvement: Stay current with new technologies and techniques to improve Azure data services and architecture.

Business Intelligence and Reporting: Support business intelligence and reporting needs by ensuring data is available and accessible for analysis.

Skills

Proficiency in Azure cloud services, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure SQL, Database, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Blob Storage.

Experience with Microsoft SQL Server tools (SSIS, SSRS, and SSAS).

Experience with data engineering processes using Apache Spark, Python, R, T-SQL, or KQL.

Experience with generating Semantic Models.

Familiarity with Microsoft Power BI for data visualization

Qualifications

4+ years of experience with cloud engineering, particularly in Azure and/or Microsoft Fabric.

Hekima is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, race, color, religious creed, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation/gender identity, age, or genetic information.