Azure Data Architect

Position: Azure Data Architect
Location: Dallas, TX
Duration: Long Term Contract

1. Technical Architect – Azure Data (L3/L4)

• Position - Solutions Architect (Azure)
• Designation - Consultant/Senior Consultant/Solutions Architect
• Experience - A minimum of 8-12 years of experience in a consulting or an architecture position with a software and/or services company.

• Understand customer's IT estate, LOB applications, IT and business priorities and success measures to design implementation architectures and cloud native solutions
• Collaborate with network, security, AD, backup, tools and application architects and SME's to develop enterprise grade solutions.
• Develop deep relationships with key customer IT decision makers.
• Define long term cloud strategy and mentor operations teams to implement the solutions
• Keeping up to date with market trends and competitive insights and maintain technical skills and knowledge
• Advocate new features and solutions to bring operational efficiency and cost reduction.
• Act as a subject-matter expert on Microsoft Azure and assist Sales/Pre-Sales in RFP activities.

• Strong Knowledge of cloud computing concepts, especially in relation to Azure services like Data Lake storage, Databricks, Data Factory, and more.
• Proficiency in database design, data warehousing, data lakes, and data governance practices.
• Strong understanding of relational and non-relational databases (SQL/NoSQL)
• Expertise in building data pipelines using tools like Azure Data Factory and Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Hands-on experience with ETL processes, data integration techniques, and ensuring data quality.
• Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments, such as encryption, identity management, and access control.
• Familiarity with industry regulations and compliance frameworks, such as GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2.
• Azure Data Architects need to ensure that data solutions are cost-effective and perform efficiently. This involves monitoring system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and making adjustments as needed.
• Experience in PaaS services including Logic App, Function App, App service, Key Vault, and Containers is preferred.
• Extensive experience in conducting design workshops, documentation of HLD (High Level Design) documents.
• Proven track record of building deep technical relationships with senior IT executives and growing data services in large or highly strategic accounts.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly.
• Proven track record of driving decisions collaboratively.
• Resolving conflicts and ensuring follow through with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Presentation skills with a high degree of comfort with both large and small audiences (Senior Executives, IT management and developers)

Notes:- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits: Danta offers a compensation package to all W2 employees that are competitive in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, the option to elect healthcare insurance (Dental, Medical, Vision), Major holidays and Paid sick leave as per state law.

The rate/ Salary range is dependent on numerous factors including Qualification, Experience and Location.