Azure Data Architect

Title: Azure Data Architect
Location: Chicago, IL

Salary Range: $51/hr

Introduction

We are seeking a highly experienced professional to join our team. This role involves working with cutting-edge technologies and collaborating with various teams to deliver innovative data solutions. The successful candidate will have a strong background in data architecture and cloud technologies.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Applicants must be able to work directly for Artech on W2
• 10 or more years of experience in a data-intensive position
• 5 or more years of architecting solutions in a DevOps-first culture
• 7+ years of experience in Azure Databricks
• Strong working knowledge with cloud storage and compute technologies such as Azure SQL Managed Instance, Cosmos DB, Azure SQL, Azure Synapse, Databricks, Snowflake, Fabric, Data Factory, Azure AI Services, Open AI, or related technologies
• Strong working knowledge with the DevOps skillset including PowerShell, Terraform, Azure DevOps, Containers, Azure Key Vault, Entra, Private Endpoints, or other related technologies
• Strong understanding of relational database architecture concepts
• Proficiency working with Windows platforms with concrete knowledge of system administration/internals
• Proven analysis and problem-solving skills
• A successful track record of delivering complex business projects on time
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of Gen AI, AI/ML Ops, and mlflow

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Set up Data Governance, catalogue, and self-service in Data Lakehouse
• Influence leaders in development, client operations, and IT infrastructure areas to plan and prioritize work
• Partner with project and product teams to embrace emerging technologies
• Develop and research technologies such as Databricks, Fabric, Snowflake, Azure SQL, Data Factory, Azure Key Vault, Entra, Private Endpoints, Azure AI Services, Open AI, Terraform, Azure DevOps, and other related technologies
• Help define data-centric solutions to meet business requirements
• Collaborate with development teams on direction and apply depth of knowledge to design strategies
• Perform testing - including defining criteria, creating test scripts and scenarios, debugging, and documenting results
• Provide ongoing support for applications - including monitoring and processing, handling customer questions and queries, investigating and solving system problems, and providing on-call support services
• Help create and maintain all required documentation per established processes and methodologies
• Perform other duties, project work, etc. as needed

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.