Lead Enterprise Solutions Architect

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) and profit sharing

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking a hands-on Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of AI-ready cloud platforms and data solutions within our Azure ecosystem. The role involves modernizing our technology stack and enabling scalable, secure applications.

The ideal candidate should possess deep expertise in Azure services, experience with data architecture, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. A Bachelor's degree in IT or related fields and 5+ years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in cloud architecture, data engineering and software development.
• Extensive knowledge of Azure services and related technologies.
• Strong proficiency in Python with experience in C#.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement environments for data analytics platforms in Azure.
• Optimize data ingestion and processing for real-time analytics.
• Ensure data quality and governance in ETL/ELT workflows.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Data engineering

Python

Azure services

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related subject matter

Tools

Azure Synapse

Databricks

Azure Data Lake

Azure Kubernetes

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

Solutions for Today’s Challenges. Vision for Tomorrow’s Opportunities.

Join William Blair, the Premier Global Partnership.

We are seeking a hands‑on Solution Architect to lead the design and implementation of AI‑ready cloud platforms and data solutions within our Azure ecosystem. This role is responsible for modernizing our technology stack with an AI‑first approach, enabling scalable, secure, and intelligent applications. The ideal candidate is an experienced cloud and data architect with deep expertise in Azure services who thrives in a fast‑paced, agile environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Design and implement environments for data analytics platforms leveraging Azure services. Establish governance, security and deployment frameworks for data pipelines, data lakes, as well as Python Spark and non‑Spark Python applications.
• Optimizedata ingestion, processing, and storagefor real‑time analytics and AI applications.
• Evaluate andrecommend emerging cloud, data and AI technologiesthat align with business goals.
• Ensuredata quality, governance, and compliancewhile implementingETL/ELT and data integrationworkflows.
• Design and optimizeserverless and containerized solutionsusingAKS, Function apps, and other Azure components.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
• Mentor and train team members throughout the organization
• Collaborate with other architects, developers, engineering leaders, directors, etc.
• Develop best‑practices and guidelines for cloud development and data engineering.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Deep experience in cloud architecture, data engineering and software development
• Extensive knowledge of Azure ecosystem, Synapse or Databricks or Fabric, Azure Data Lake, Azure Kubernetes, Azure Functions, Azure App services, Event Grid, Key Vault, Application Insights and Azure Log Analytics
• Strong proficiency in Python (primary), with working knowledge of C#
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture tools, related graphical models, and frameworks
• Strong background inSQL and NoSQL databases, including data architecture, modeling and query
• Strongproblem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Preferred Skills

• Open AI, AI Foundry, AI/ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)
• Experience withAI/ML frameworks(OpenAI, TensorFlow, PyTorch) andLLM implementations.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related subject matter required
• 5+ years of experience architecting and designing cloud and data solutions
• Financial services environment preferred
• Multiple relevant certifications preferred

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A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is based on several factors, including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and, if applicable, the location of the position.

This role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance) and/or commission‑based incentives.

Our featured benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long‑term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits.

Salary Range

$170,000—$212,000 USD

William Blair is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with all laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in employment practice because of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, marital status, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military service or on the basis of a physical or mental disability that is unrelated to the employee’s ability to perform the duties of the job applied for. EOE m/f/d/v