Technology Lead | Cloud Platform | Azure Development & Solution Architecting

Expedite Talent Solutions; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Expedite Talent Solutions seeks a Technology Lead for Azure development and solution architecture in Atlanta, GA. This onsite contract role focuses on Azure Synapse Analytics, PySpark, and data lake design, with emphasis on distributed processing and Spark SQL.

8+ years of hands-on experience required; visa independent candidates only. You will drive architecture, mentor engineers, and deliver scalable data pipelines.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Deep understanding of Apache Spark architecture and distributed data processing concepts.
• Strong knowledge of Data Lake architecture, including Medallion Architecture.
• Hands-on experience in PySpark and Spark SQL for data transformation and processing.
• Solid communication skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in data engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and end-to-end data platform design.
• Mentor and guide data engineering teams across projects.
• Deliver scalable data pipelines and robust analytics solutions.

Skills

Azure Synapse

PySpark

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

Job Title: Technology Lead | Cloud Platform | Azure Development & Solution Architecting

Work Location & Reporting Address: Atlanta, GA 30313 (Full Onsite. Candidates willing to relocate to client’s locaation will be considered but local candidates are highly preferred)

Contract duration: 6

MAX VENDOR RATE: *** per hour max

Target Start Date: 01 Aug 2026

Does this position require Visa independent candidates only? Yes

Must Have Skills:

• Azure synapse analytics
• Pyspark

Nice to Have Skills:

• Microsoft Fabric

Detailed Job Description:

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Synapse Analytics, along with a good understanding or exposure to Microsoft Fabric
• Deep understanding of Apache Spark architecture and distributed data processing concepts
• Strong knowledge of Data Lake architecture, including Medallion Architecture
• Hands-on experience in PySpark and Spark SQL for data transformation and processing
• Solid communication skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in data engineering environments

Minimum Years of Experience:

• 8+ years

Certifications Needed:

• None

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• Virtual

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