Azure Data Architect

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Azure Data Architect for a role in Merrillville, Indiana. This position involves leading data architecture projects and requires substantial experience in cloud transformation, specifically with Azure solutions. Candidates should have a deep understanding of SQL, ETL processes, and strong leadership abilities. This role offers a competitive salary range between $155,000 and $165,000 per year, with the option to work in a hybrid model.

Qualifications

• 10-12+ years in data architecture, analytics, and cloud transformation roles.
• Strong command of SQL and hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory.
• Effective communicator with proven team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead responsibilities across architecture and team management.
• Design and implement scalable data solutions.
• Act as the liaison between client stakeholders and offshore teams.

Skills

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Data architecture and analytics

SQL

ETL

Azure Data Factory

Power BI

Client engagement skills

Tools

Azure Synapse

Azure Data Lake

Job description

Overview

Azure Data Architect role in Merrillville, Indiana (Customer office) with Hybrid mode. The position requires GC holders, US citizens, or EAD visa. Base pay range: $155,000 - $165,000 per year. Experience required: 10-15+ years. Industry: Data & Cloud Architecture | Digital Transformation.

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.


• Define and enforce best practices for administration, governance, and DevOps (CI/CD).


• 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.


• Implement optimal data ingestion strategies (via Data Pipelines, Notebooks, Dataflows Gen2).

Must-Have Skills & Qualifications

• 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

Good-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

Details

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

Location: Merrillville, Indiana (Customer office) | Hybrid mode | (Either staying in Merrillville or willing to relocate in Merrillville)

Visa Type: GC holders, US citizens, EAD

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Human Resources Services