Azure Data Architect

MethodHub; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in Bellevue, Washington, is seeking an experienced Azure Data Platform Architect to lead cloud architecture efforts and enhance data platform capabilities. The role involves designing secure solutions and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to implement advanced Cloud and Databricks features. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Azure and cloud security principles. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Azure cloud architecture and data platform design.
• Strong knowledge of Databricks Cloud Architecture and its advanced features.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles and governance frameworks.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams.
• Experience with workflow orchestration, monitoring, and serverless technologies.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable cloud solutions for data platform enhancements and integrations.
• Design secure and compliant cloud architecture patterns in alignment with governance standards.
• Lead technical enablement of Databricks features such as Unity Catalog and orchestration tools.
• Collaborate with Cloud Services and Architecture teams for architecture and security reviews.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across data engineering and platform teams.

Skills

Azure cloud architecture

Databricks Cloud Architecture

Cloud security principles

Collaboration and communication skills

Workflow orchestration

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Azure Data Platform Lead/Architect (Unity Catalog)

Location: Bellevue, Washington State

Role Type: Hybrid @ Client Place

Duration: Fulltime with Client

Role Summary:

The Azure Data Platform Architect will lead the enablement of cloud architecture for new capabilities, enhancements, and data source integrations within the enterprise data platform. This role is pivotal in designing and delivering cloud and security architecture patterns that align with Customer cloud and security governance standards.

The architect will focus on advancing features within the Databricks ecosystem—including Unity Catalog suite, Delta Sharing, Serverless compute, Lakehouse monitoring, and workflow orchestration. A strong understanding of Databricks Cloud Architecture is preferred.

This role requires close collaboration with Cloud Services and GCS Architects to facilitate architecture and security reviews for each new platform enablement.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement scalable cloud solutions for data platform enhancements and integrations.
• Design secure and compliant cloud architecture patterns in alignment with Starbucks governance standards.
• Lead technical enablement of Databricks features such as Unity Catalog, Delta Sharing, Serverless, and orchestration tools.
• Collaborate with Cloud Services and GCS Architecture teams to conduct architecture and security reviews.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across data engineering and platform teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Azure cloud architecture and data platform design.
• Strong knowledge of Databricks Cloud Architecture and its advanced features.
• Familiarity with cloud security principles and governance frameworks.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across cross-functional teams.
• Experience with workflow orchestration, monitoring, and serverless technologies.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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