Azure & Fabric Solution Architect

Wavicledata; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and bonuses

Unlimited paid time off

Health, retirement, and life insurance plans

Long-term incentive programs

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Solution Architect who specializes in Azure data and analytics services. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience, with a deep understanding of cloud-native solutions on Azure. This role includes engaging with senior leadership, leading technical assessments, and presenting solutions to clients. The position offers competitive compensation between $180,000 - $220,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in technology architecture, cloud solutions, or data/analytics.
• 5+ years designing and implementing cloud-native solutions on Azure.
• Strong presentation skills for engaging with Senior Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead design for cloud-native architectures around Azure and Fabric.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure seamless transitions.
• Mentor junior architects to build skills in Azure-native architectures.

Skills

Experience in technology architecture

Expertise in Azure data and analytics services

Pre-sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Mentoring skills

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert)

Tools

Azure cloud platform

ADF

Synapse

Fabric

Purview

Job description

A BIT ABOUT WAVICLE

Wavicle Data Solutions is a founder-led, high-growth consulting firm helping organizations unlock the full potential of cloud, data, and AI. We’re known for delivering real business results through intelligent transformation—modernizing data platforms, enabling AI-driven decision-making, and accelerating time-to-value across industries.

At the heart of our approach is WIT—the Wavicle Intelligence Framework. WIT brings together our proprietary accelerators, delivery models, and partner expertise into one powerful engine for transformation. It’s how we help clients move faster, reduce costs, and create lasting impact—and it’s where your ideas, skills, and contributions can make a real difference.

Our work is deeply rooted in strong partnerships with AWS, Databricks, Google Cloud, and Azure, enabling us to deliver cutting‑edge solutions built on the best technologies the industry has to offer.

With over 500 team members across 42 cities in the U.S., Canada, and India, Wavicle offers a flexible, digitally connected work environment built on collaboration and growth.

We invest in our people through:

• Competitive compensation and bonuses
• Unlimited paid time off
• Health, retirement, and life insurance plans
• Long‑term incentive programs
• Meaningful work that blends innovation and purpose

If you’re passionate about solving complex problems, exploring what’s next in AI, and being part of a team that values delivery excellence and career development—you’ll feel right at home here.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a Solution Architect with a background in Azure data and analytics services. This would include expertise in Azure cloud platform, ADF, Synapse, Fabric, Purview, and like. We are looking for a person with experience in technical assessments, solutions, migration and expertise in the Azure ecosystem, especially around Fabric and Synapse.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical knowledge of data, analytics and AI with experience in cloud-native architectures in Azure. You will work with our Sales team for related pursuits, lead delivery, and thought leadership for Wavicle. You will interact with leadership both at our Clients and Partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Solution Architecture & Design

• Lead the approach and design for cloud native architectures around Azure and specifically Fabric
• Define architecture blueprints, design patterns, and technical roadmaps aligned to client business goals.
• Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure seamless transition from pre‑sales to implementation.
• Lead solution architect for our clients and projects related to Azure.

Pre‑Sales & Executive Engagement

• Partner with sales to identify opportunities, shape proposals, and present Azure-native solutions that resonate with both technical and business audiences.
• Represent Wavicle in presentation and meetings with Senior Leadership and C‑Suite.
• Lead client workshops and executive briefings to define technology vision and roadmap.
• Contribute to proposals focused on approach, solution, scope and estimates.

Thought Leadership

• Stay current on Azure, Fabric and like.
• Champion these services internally and with Clients.
• Present and lead marketing initiatives like Webinars around the same topics.
• Represent Wavicle at client meetings, industry events, and technology forums.

Collaboration & Enablement

• Work cross‑functionally with sales, delivery, and practice
• Leverage team resources from both onshore and offshore
• Mentor junior architects and engineers to build enterprise‑ready communication and solutioning skills in Azure-native architectures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of experience in technology architecture, cloud solutions, or data/analytics.
• 5+ years designing and implementing cloud-native solutions on Azure Service based services.
• Experience presenting and interacting with Senior Leadership and C‑Suite at Clients and Partners.
• Strong pre‑sales experience including proposal development, scoping, and solution storytelling.
• Deep understanding in data/analytics cloud-based architecture in Azure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messages for executive, business, and technical audiences.
• Experience in consulting or professional services preferred.
• Relevant certifications (Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Developer Associate, or data/analytics related certifications) are a plus.

$180,000 - $220,000 a year

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Wavicle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status.