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Job Details:
Position: Sr. Azure Data Architect (Databricks & Banking Domain)
Location: New York City, NY (Onsite – Local Candidates Only)
Type: W2 - Full Time/Contract
Interview: In-Person Interview
Domain: Strong Banking or Financial Domain Experience is Mandatory
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Azure Data Architect with deep expertise in Azure Cloud and Databricks to architect and implement high-performance, secure, and scalable data solutions. The ideal candidate must have extensive experience within the banking or financial services domain, with a strong understanding of data governance, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
Responsibilities:
• Design and implement end-to-end Azure-based data architecture encompassing ingestion, storage, processing, and analytics.
• Lead the deployment, configuration, and optimization of Databricks environments integrated with Azure services.
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, data engineers, and analysts to translate business requirements into scalable data models.
• Ensure adherence to data security, privacy, and compliance aligned with financial industry standards.
• Architect and optimize data pipelines and workflows for performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineering teams.
• Stay updated with the latest developments in Azure and Databricks technologies, recommending adoption of best practices.
Required Skills:
• 10+ years of experience in data architecture, with at least 5+ years on Azure Cloud.
• Proven expertise in Databricks and its integration with Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, and Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, Scala, and Spark.
• Hands-on experience with data warehousing, data lakes, and real-time data streaming.
• In-depth understanding of data governance, security, and regulatory compliance within the banking domain.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.