Job Description

Azure Data Architect
Wilmington , Delaware (5 days onsite)
Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Azure Data Architect to lead discovery and assessment engagements as part of our data modernization initiatives. This role requires a strong technical foundation in Azure data services, a strategic mindset, and the ability to engage with stakeholders in a consultative manner to assess current data landscapes and define modernization roadmaps.

Key Responsibilities:

• Discovery & Assessment:
  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing data platforms, pipelines, and architectures.
  • Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for modernization and cloud migration.
  • Evaluate data sources, data quality, governance, and integration patterns.
• Architecture & Strategy:
  • Design high-level Azure-based data architectures aligned with business goals.
  • Recommend modernization strategies including cloud-native services, data lakehouse patterns, and real-time analytics.
  • Define future-state architecture and migration roadmaps.
• Consultative Engagement:
  • Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to understand strategic objectives.
  • Facilitate workshops and interviews to gather requirements and align expectations.
  • Present findings and recommendations in a clear, business-friendly manner.
• Documentation & Reporting:
  • Create detailed assessment reports, architecture diagrams, and executive summaries.
  • Develop proof-of-concepts (PoCs) to validate proposed solutions.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in data architecture, with at least 3 years in Azure data services.
• Expertise in Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks, Azure SQL, and related services.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing, data lakes, ETL/ELT, and data governance.
• Experience with assessment frameworks and tools (e.g., Cloud Adoption Framework, Well-Architected Review).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to lead discovery engagements and deliver actionable insights.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Azure Solutions Architect or Data Engineer certification.
• Experience in industry-specific data modernization (e.g., healthcare, finance, manufacturing).
• Familiarity with Power BI, Purview, and security best practices in Azure.

Soft Skills:

• Strategic thinker with a consultative approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and driving clarity.

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