Lead Azure Data Engineer Consultant

Ports North; Town of Texas, Dallas (WI, TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty insurance company is seeking an Azure Data Architect to design and manage data architecture on the Azure platform. The role involves a mix of technical leadership and hands-on architecture, requiring strong skills in data management and cloud computing. Ideal candidates will have extensive Azure experience and a solid background in data governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data architecture and management.
• Proven experience architecting Azure environments from scratch.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data architectures on Azure.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the data engineering team.

Skills

Data Management

Cloud Computing

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Data Quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

Azure SQL Database

Azure Data Factory

Azure Databricks

Azure Synapse Analytics

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Title: Azure Data Architect

About the Company:Our client is a leading specialty insurance company dedicated to providing innovative insurance solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of their clients. With a strong commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, they are seeking a talented Azure Data Architect to join their dynamic team on an interim to hire basis.

Job Description:
Position Overview:The Azure Data Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the company's data architecture on the Azure platform. This role requires a deep understanding of data management, cloud computing, and insurance industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully architecting and deploying data solutions in Azure, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data architectures on Azure.
• Develop and maintain data models, data integration processes, and data storage solutions.
• Architect Azure environments from scratch, ensuring optimal performance and scalability.
• Split responsibilities between 50% architecture (building solutions from scratch) and 50% technical leadership (leading other engineers, hands-on coding, driving direction).
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all data platforms.
• Optimize data workflows and processes for efficiency and performance.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the data engineering team.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure technologies and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in data architecture and management.
• Extensive experience with Azure data services, including Azure SQL Database, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and other relevant programming languages.
• Experience with data governance and data security best practices.
• Proven experience architecting Azure environments from scratch.
• Ability to balance responsibilities between architecture and technical leadership.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric is a big plus.