Lead Azure Data Architect

Job Title: Lead Azure Data Architect

Job Location: Raritan, NJ

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $60.00hr - $65.00hr

Job Overview:

The Azure Data Architecture Lead is responsible for providing architectural leadership in designing, implementing, and optimizing large-scale data solutions using Azure Data Factory and related Azure services. This role drives enterprise-scale data initiatives, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with industry best practices. The position plays a critical part in shaping data strategy, enforcing governance, and fostering innovation to support organizational and client objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect end-to-end data integration and transformation solutions using Azure Data Factory, ensuring scalability, reliability, and adherence to enterprise standards.
• Design and oversee advanced analytics platforms leveraging Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure ML to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Define and implement DevOps practices for data pipelines in Azure, ensuring automated deployments, monitoring, and operational excellence.
• Lead architectural reviews and enforce governance and compliance measures across Azure data solutions, maintaining alignment with industry and organizational standards.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into innovative, scalable Azure-based data architectures.
• Mentor and develop technical teams on Azure data technologies, ensuring skill advancement and risk mitigation in solution delivery.
• Author whitepapers, contribute to industry forums, and drive intellectual property initiatives to establish thought leadership in Azure data architecture.

Skill Requirements:

• Architectural leadership in Azure Data Factory with expert-level proficiency in designing complex data integration solutions.
• Advanced expertise in Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure ML for large-scale analytics and machine learning workloads.
• In-depth knowledge of DevOps practices for Azure data services, including CI/CD, monitoring, and automation.
• Solid understanding of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks within Azure environments.
• Excellent ability to translate business requirements into scalable Azure data architectures.
• Strong mentoring and leadership skills to guide technical teams in Azure data technologies.

Other Requirements:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Recommended).
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (Optional but valuable).
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate (Optional but valuable).

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities