Senior Data Architect

Synchro; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Data Architect to design and implement innovative data architectures. This fully remote role requires expertise in Azure services and a strong background in data engineering. The successful candidate will lead enterprise-scale cloud projects, ensuring data security and compliance while optimizing data-driven solutions.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Azure data architecture and cloud data engineering.
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure services.
• Ability to design scalable and secure cloud architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Azure-based data solutions.
• Lead SQL modernization and on-prem-to-cloud migrations.
• Optimize ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines.

Skills

Data modeling

ETL/ELT strategies

Cloud-based data storage solutions

SQL optimization

Performance tuning

Database administration

Technical leadership

Education

6+ years of experience in Azure data architecture

Tools

Azure Synapse

Data Factory

Data Lake

Databricks

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Infrastructure as Code

Job description

Job Title: Senior Data Architect (Contractor)

Location: 100% Remote

Job Overview:

We are seeking a results-oriented and visionary Senior Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of innovative data architectures. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of big data, cloud services, and AI technologies. The Senior Data Architect will play a key role in transforming business processes, optimizing data-driven solutions, and leading enterprise-scale cloud and data projects.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop Azure-based data solutions, including Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Data Lake, and Databricks.
• Lead SQL modernization and on-prem-to-cloud migrations, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Architect medallion data models (bronze, silver, gold tiers) and implement Data Mesh and Data Warehouse solutions in Azure.
• Automate CI/CD pipelines, data workflows, and infrastructure deployments using Azure DevOps, Terraform, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Optimize ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, and real-time data streaming solutions.
• Collaborate with business and engineering teams to define data strategies, best practices, and cloud governance policies.
• Ensure data security, compliance, and governance within the Azure ecosystem.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship, conducting workshops on Azure data architecture and cloud modernization.

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in Azure data architecture, cloud data engineering, and enterprise-scale data solutions.
• Expertise in Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Data Lake, Databricks, and SQL Managed Instances.
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, ETL/ELT strategies, and cloud-based data storage solutions.
• Experience with SQL optimization, performance tuning, and database administration in Azure.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates).
• Ability to design scalable and secure cloud architectures for enterprise environments.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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