Azure Data Architect (SQL & Databricks)
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Job Title: Azure Data Architect (SQL & Databricks)
Location: Remote
Type: Contract
Job Summary:
As an Azure Data Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust data solutions that leverage SQL and Azure Databricks. You will work closely with stakeholders to develop data architectures that meet business needs and support advanced analytics and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and architect scalable data solutions on Azure, with a focus on SQL databases and Azure Databricks.
Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into architecture designs.
Develop data models and ensure the alignment of data architecture with business objectives and compliance standards.
Optimize and enhance existing data processes, ensuring high performance and data quality.
Implement best practices for data governance, security, and management across the organization.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to the data engineering team, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data architecture and cloud computing.
Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Extensive experience as a Data Architect or in a similar role, with a strong background in Azure and SQL.
Proficiency in designing and optimizing data models for relational databases.
Hands-on experience with Azure services such as Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Azure Databricks.
Strong understanding of big data technologies and frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark).
Experience with data integration and ETL processes.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment