Overview
Full Time
Part Time
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Skills
Analytics
Cosmos-Db
Storage
Advanced Analytics
Data Security
Privacy
Regulatory Compliance
Data Quality
Lifecycle Management
Collaboration
Leadership
IT Management
Mentorship
Data Engineering
Optimization
Scalability
High Availability
Databricks
Data Lake
Microsoft Power BI
Data Modeling
Extract
Transform
Load
Data Warehouse
SQL
NoSQL
PySpark
Business Intelligence
Data Architecture
Apache Parquet
Data Governance
Communication
Stakeholder Management
Financial Services
Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Microsoft
Microsoft Azure
Job Details
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Key Responsibilities
Design and Build Data Solutions
Architect modern data platforms using Azure services such as Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, Data Lake Storage, and Cosmos DB.
Develop and maintain data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and storage.
Create data models and schemas to support business intelligence and advanced analytics.
Data Governance and Compliance
Implement data security, privacy, and compliance measures.
Establish governance frameworks for data quality and lifecycle management.
Collaboration and Leadership
Work closely with business stakeholders, data scientists, and engineering teams to align architecture with business goals.
Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and best practices for data engineering teams.
Performance and Optimization
Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
Optimize architecture for cost efficiency, scalability, and high availability.
Innovation and Enablement
Stay updated on emerging Azure technologies and trends.
Conduct workshops and enablement sessions to drive adoption of Azure data solutions.
Required Skills and Experience
Technical Expertise
Strong proficiency in Azure services: Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Data Lake, Power BI.
Experience with data modeling, ETL design, and data warehousing.
Knowledge of SQL, NoSQL, PySpark, and BI tools.
Architecture and Strategy
7+ years in data architecture roles; 3+ years with Azure data solutions.
Familiarity with Lakehouse architecture, Delta/Parquet formats, and data governance tools.
Soft Skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence technical decisions.
Preferred
Experience in regulated industries (e.g., Financial Services).
Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, Generative AI, and RAG-based architectures.
Education
Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fields.
Certifications like Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Data Engineer Associate are highly desirable.?
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