Azure Data Architect

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
No Travel Required
Unable to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Azure Data Architect
Azure Data Factory
Azure Synapse
Azure Databricks
Data Lake
Cosmos DB
ETL design
Data modeling
Data warehousing
SQL
NoSQL
PySpark
Azure Solutions Architect

Job Details

Role: Azure Data Architect

Locations: Malvern, PA (Hybrid Onsite)

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

F2F Interview Highly Preferred For Local Candidates

Note: Candidate needs to be in the office 3-4 Days every week. Local or candidates from adjacent states only.

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.

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.

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.?

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.
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