Azure Data Architect

Galent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Galent in New York City is seeking an experienced Azure Solution Architect specializing in Data & AI to join our growing architecture team onsite. You will shape high-value Azure solutions for clients, own presales through delivery, and help accelerate data-driven decisions.

The role spans client delivery, presales, and market-ready propositions, with hands-on work on Fabric, Synapse, Databricks, Python, Power BI, and governance.

Qualifications

• Azure Solution Architect with a data and AI focus and presales experience.
• Hands-on with Fabric, Synapse, Databricks, Spark, Python, Power BI and governance.
• Strong data architecture, security, and Azure infrastructure knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver innovative Data & AI solutions for clients.
• Translate business objectives into secure, scalable Azure architectures.
• Lead end-to-end presales solution architecture for cloud data platforms and analytics.
• Develop pragmatic, commercially viable solutions aligned with client objectives.
• Create architecture designs and transition them to delivery teams.
• Provide technical oversight during implementation to ensure the architecture is delivered.

Skills

Azure Solution Architect

Data & AI

Presales

Agile delivery

Client-facing

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Synapse

Azure Databricks

Spark

Python

GitHub

Power BI

Microsoft Purview

Azure Data Factory

Azure Data Lake

Job description

Location : New York City, NY(Onsite)

We are looking for an experienced Azure Solution Architect specializing in Data & AI to join our growing architecture team.

This role will work closely with prospective and existing clients to understand business and technical requirements, shape high-value Microsoft Azure solutions, identify opportunities to leverage accelerators and reusable assets, and provide technical ownership from presales through successful delivery.

Role Overview

Our Solution Architects balance their time across client delivery, presales, and innovation:

• 50% – Billable client delivery and technical architecture
• 25% – Presales and client engagement
• 25% – Proposition development, market insights, thought leadership, and continuous learning

Strong experience with the following technologies is highly valued:

• Microsoft Fabric
• Spark
• Python
• GitHub
• Power BI
• Microsoft Purview

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Sales, Technical Leads, Delivery Managers, and client stakeholders to shape and deliver innovative Data & AI solutions.
• Understand customer requirements from both technical and functional perspectives and translate business objectives into secure, scalable Azure architectures.
• Lead end-to-end presales solution architecture for cloud data platforms, analytics, AI, governance, and supporting technologies.
• Develop pragmatic, commercially viable solutions aligned with client objectives and delivery capabilities.
• Create architecture designs and effectively transition solutions to delivery teams.
• Provide technical oversight during implementation to help ensure the agreed architecture is successfully delivered.
• Develop compelling proposals and presentations that communicate business value, ROI, technical approach, and delivery strategy.
• Contribute to data, analytics, and AI accelerators, reference architectures, and reusable propositions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends and identify opportunities to incorporate relevant innovations.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support client expectations, delivery confidence, and overall customer satisfaction.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Azure Solution Architect with a strong focus on Data and AI solutions.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, Azure Databricks, Spark, Python, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Power BI, Azure AI services, and Microsoft Purview.
• Strong knowledge of data architecture, modeling, integration, analytics, governance, and modern data platforms.
• Understanding of Azure infrastructure, security, identity, networking, monitoring, and operational considerations.
• Experience with CI/CD, automated testing, DevOps practices, and modern engineering standards.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
• Ability to estimate, cost, and shape technical solutions while understanding the impact of architectural decisions on delivery.
• Experience supporting organizations across different sizes and business environments.
• Strong communication, presentation, stakeholder management, and client-facing skills.
• Experience within financial services, including asset management, wealth management, capital markets, or trading, is a plus.
• Consulting or presales experience is valued, but candidates with strong architecture, communication, and stakeholder-management experience are encouraged to apply.
• Microsoft certifications are preferred, particularly Azure Solutions Architect Expert or relevant Data & AI certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf