Senior Data Architect

Job Title: Senior Data Architect (Contractor)

Location: 100% Remote

Job Overview:

We are seeking a results-oriented and visionary Senior Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of innovative data architectures. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of big data, cloud services, and AI technologies. The Senior Data Architect will play a key role in transforming business processes, optimizing data-driven solutions, and leading enterprise-scale cloud and data projects.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop Azure-based data solutions, including Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Data Lake, and Databricks.
• Lead SQL modernization and on-prem-to-cloud migrations, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Architect medallion data models (bronze, silver, gold tiers) and implement Data Mesh and Data Warehouse solutions in Azure.
• Automate CI/CD pipelines, data workflows, and infrastructure deployments using Azure DevOps, Terraform, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Optimize ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, and real-time data streaming solutions.
• Collaborate with business and engineering teams to define data strategies, best practices, and cloud governance policies.
• Ensure data security, compliance, and governance within the Azure ecosystem.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, conducting workshops on Azure data architecture and cloud modernization.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in Azure data architecture, cloud data engineering, and enterprise-scale data solutions.
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Data Lake, Databricks, and SQL Managed Instances.
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, ETL/ELT strategies, and cloud-based data storage solutions.
• Experience with SQL optimization, performance tuning, and database administration in Azure.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates).
• Ability to design scalable and secure cloud architectures for enterprise environments.