Azure Data Architect

Work Force Nexus Recruitment Agency; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an Azure Data Architect to deliver comprehensive data solutions in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate has 10-15 years of experience, with a strong command of SQL, Azure, and data architecture. This role emphasizes collaboration and innovation, engaging with enterprise clients to drive cloud transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10-12+ years in data architecture, analytics, and cloud transformation roles (mandatory).
• Strong understanding of BI solution architecture with Power BI (mandatory).
• Effective communicator with proven team leadership and client engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead hybrid responsibilities across architecture, business analysis, and team management.
• Design and implement scalable data solutions tailored to client requirements.
• Drive end-to-end solutioning and delivery for Microsoft Fabric migration phases.

Skills

SQL

ETL

SSIS

Azure Data Factory (ADF)

Azure Synapse

Azure Data Lake (ADLS)

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI

Business Analysis

Team Leadership

Education

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Job description

Job Summary

Azure Data Architect — Merrillville, Indiana (Customer office) | Hybrid mode | Either staying in Merrillville or willing to relocate in Merrillville

Experience Required: 10-15+ Years

Industry: Data & Cloud Architecture | Digital Transformation

Visa Type: GC holders, US citizens, EAD

Base pay range: $155,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

Key Responsibilities

• Lead hybrid responsibilities across architecture, business analysis, and team management.
• Design and implement scalable data solutions tailored to client requirements.
• Drive end-to-end solutioning and delivery for transition, BAU, and Microsoft Fabric migration phases.
• Act as the main liaison between client stakeholders and offshore delivery teams.
• Create secure and well-governed data environments using Microsoft Fabric. (Mandatory)
• Define and enforce best practices for administration, governance, and DevOps (CI/CD). (Mandatory)
• Translate business requirements into actionable technical stories/tasks.
• Identify and resolve risks proactively; maintain open, clear communication across all teams.
• Foster collaboration and maintain strong working relationships with all stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Certification: Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (plus)
• 10-12+ years in data architecture, analytics, and cloud transformation roles (mandatory)
• Strong command of SQL, ETL, SSIS, and SQL Server
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake (ADLS) (Mandatory)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Fabric and its ecosystem (Pipelines, Notebooks, etc.)
• Strong understanding of BI solution architecture with Power BI (mandatory)
• Effective communicator with proven team leadership and client engagement skills

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Familiarity with Power Platform
• Exposure to Tableau, Python, and AI-based solutions
• Certification in Azure Data Engineering or Microsoft Fabric (mandatory)
• Project/team management capabilities

Why Consider This Role

• Work onsite with a major enterprise client on cutting-edge cloud and data transformation initiatives
• Engage in end-to-end solutioning across business and technical domains
• Collaborate with global teams and act as the single point of accountability
• Drive innovation using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, Power BI, and other modern data platforms

Ideal For Professionals Looking For

• A long-term contract with stability
• Onsite engagement and leadership responsibilities
• Strategic impact on enterprise cloud migration and data architecture

To apply, ensure you meet the above qualifications and are prepared to contribute to a hybrid, client-facing data architecture environment.