Azure Data Platform Architect & Strategy Lead

Jefferson Health; Fort Washington (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Jefferson Health seeks a senior leader to provide strategic direction for enterprise data warehousing and infrastructure. You will architect large-scale solutions, set governance frameworks, and ensure data assets drive transformation and competitive advantage.

You will lead cross-functional teams, guide cloud roadmaps, and partner with executives to align data capabilities with business strategy, enabling AI/analytics initiatives and secure, scalable data platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7 years experience in data engineering and infrastructure.
• Proficiency in SQL, ETL packages, data extraction design, and data integration processes.
• Expert knowledge of BI applications and modeling concepts.
• Expertise with cloud-based data tools (Azure Fabric, Data Factory, Synapse).
• Strong understanding of Azure resource management, security controls, and cloud governance.
• Deep expertise in multiple data warehousing platforms and cloud ecosystems.
• Experience with advanced data governance, compliance, and security frameworks.
• Strong knowledge of interoperability standards and enterprise integration.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise-level data architecture and infrastructure strategy.
• Lead design of advanced data warehouses, data lakes, and hybrid architectures.
• Drive adoption of best practices in automation, DevOps, and CI/CD for data systems.
• Evaluate and implement emerging technologies (AI/ML integration, advanced analytics).
• Partner with executives and stakeholders to align data infrastructure with business strategy.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor across the organization.
• Guide cloud resource planning, cost optimization, and capacity management.
• Troubleshoot higher-level cloud issues and coordinate with vendors or internal teams.
• Collaborate with DevOps, Security, and Product teams on cloud roadmaps.

Skills

SQL

ETL

Data integration

Data warehousing

Azure

Governance

Leadership

Communication

BI modeling

Security/compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Tools

Azure Fabric

Data Factory

Synapse

Job description

Jefferson Health seeks a senior leader to provide strategic direction for enterprise data warehousing and infrastructure. You will architect large-scale solutions, set governance frameworks, and ensure data assets drive transformation and competitive advantage.

You will lead cross-functional teams, guide cloud roadmaps, and partner with executives to align data capabilities with business strategy, enabling AI/analytics initiatives and secure, scalable data platforms.