AZURE Data Solution Architect

Quantum Technologies. LLC; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm based in Missouri seeks an experienced data solutions designer focused on cloud-based analytics and business intelligence. The ideal candidate will lead the modernization of data processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality solutions. They should have strong experience with Azure services, ETL/ELT processes, and programming in Python or Scala. This is a full-time position offering an excellent opportunity to drive innovation in data management.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in data warehouse and analytics solutions design.
• 3+ years in data warehousing with ADF and related tools.
• 3+ years in cloud-native services, especially Microsoft Azure.
• 2+ years programming in Python, Scala, or Java.

Responsibilities

• Lead modernization of legacy data processes to cloud.
• Implement data security patterns compliant with regulations.
• Collaborate to translate business requirements into solutions.
• Automate ETL/ELT processes with Databricks, Python, and Scala.
• Monitor and optimize data pipeline performance.

Skills

ETL/ELT processes

Cloud technologies (AWS/Azure)

Data modeling

Python

Scala

Data analysis

Collaboration skills

Azure Data Factory (ADF)

Databricks

Spark

Tools

Azure Synapse

SSIS

Azure DevOps

Git

Jenkins

Job description

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Microsoft data services, including Azure Fabric, Azure Data Factory (ADF), Azure Synapse, and ETL/ELT processes. This role focuses on designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-based data pipelines and solutions to drive our analytics and business intelligence capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in modernizing legacy data ingestion, ETL/ELT, and databases to cloud technologies (AWS/Azure).
• Demonstrate a self-driven, ownership mindset to navigate ambiguity, resolve constraints, and mitigate risks with minimal supervision.
• Implement data access, classification, and security patterns that comply with regulatory standards (PII, locational data, contractual obligations, etc.).
• Build strong relationships with technical teams through effective communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, business analysts, and SMEs to translate business requirements into scalable solutions.
• Integrate data from multiple sources into cloud-based architectures, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to meet data requirements with high-quality solutions.
• Function within a matrixed team environment, sharing responsibilities across various teams.
• Perform data profiling and analysis on both structured and unstructured data.
• Design and map ETL/ELT pipelines for new or modified data streams, ensuring integration into on-prem or cloud-based data storage.
• Automate, validate and maintain ETL/ELT processes using technologies such as Databricks, ADF, SSIS, Spark, Python, and Scala.
• Proactively identify design, scope, or development issues and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Conduct unit, system, and integration testing for ETL/ELT solutions, ensuring defects are resolved.
• Create detailed documentation for data processes, architectures, and workflows.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of data pipelines and databases.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in designing and implementing data warehouse and analytics solutions (on-premise and cloud).
• 3+ years of expertise in data warehousing concepts (ETL/ELT, data quality management, privacy/security, MDM) with hands-on experience using ADF, Data Factory, SSIS, and related tools.
• 3+ years of experience with cloud data and cloud-native data lakes/warehouses. Microsoft Azure services (Fabric Lakehouse, ADF, Data Factory, Synapse, etc.).
• 2+ years of experience in Python, Scala, or Java for use with distributed processing and analytics, such as Spark.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools such as Azure DevOps, Git, or Jenkins.

QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES LLC is an equal opportunity employer inclusive of female, minority, disability and veterans, (M/F/D/V). Hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, citizenship/immigration status, veteran status or any other protected status. QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES LLC will not make any posting or employment decision that does not comply with applicable laws relating to labor and employment, equal opportunity, employment eligibility requirements or related matters. Nor will QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES LLC require in a posting or otherwise U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent residency in the U.S. as a condition of employment except as necessary to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or federal, state, or local government contract