Senior Data Architect - Azure

Bounteous x Accolite makes the future faster for the world's most ambitious brands. Our services span Strategy, Analytics, Digital Engineering, Cloud, Data & AI, Experience Design, and Marketing. We are guided by Co-Innovation, our proven methodology of collaborative partnership.  
Bounteous x Accolite brings together 5000+ employees spanning North America, APAC, and EMEA, and partnerships with leading technology providers. Through advanced digital engineering, technology solutions, and data-driven digital experiences, we create exceptional and efficient business impact and help our clients win. 
We are seeking an experienced Senior Microsoft Azure Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of data solutions on the Azure platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data architecture, experience with Azure Data Factory, NoSQL databases, Databricks, Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS), and security frameworks. This position will perform mission-critical duties in our data engineering strategy, contributing to and leading the development of our Enterprise Data and Analytics Platforms. A passionate professional who can blend the ever-evolving technology landscape of Cloud and Advanced Analytics with responsibilities to provide input on implementation and administration methodologies to management.  The Azure Architect will mainly be responsible for developing, optimizing, and overseeing the company’s logical, conceptual, and physical data model and providing recommendations. This role will be responsible for expanding, optimizing, and monitoring our expanding data pipelines through meticulous architecting, intelligent business logic, consistent data governance, testing, and continuous delivery. Please note this is a consulting role and has 50% travel expectations and a preference for residing in CST or EST for ease of syncing with the offshore team.  Key Responsibilities: Design and architect scalable and secure data solutions using Azure services. Develop and manage data pipelines using Azure Data Factory for ETL processes. Implement and optimize data processing and analytics in Databricks. Collaborate with data engineers and analysts to build and optimize data models. Ensure data governance and compliance by implementing security frameworks. Lead performance tuning and optimization initiatives for database platforms. Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry best practices. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; Master's preferred. 5+ years of experience in data architecture and engineering on Microsoft Azure. Proficiency in Azure Data Factory, Databricks, NoSQL databases (e.g., Cosmos DB), and ADLS. Strong understanding of data security principles and frameworks. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Strong communication and documentation skills. Preferred Skills: Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Data Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect). Experience with data governance and compliance standards. Familiarity with DevOps practices in data engineering. Join our dynamic team and help us leverage data to drive business insights and decisions! We invite you to stay connected with us by subscribing to our monthly job openings alert here.
Research shows that women and other underrepresented groups apply only if they meet 100% of the criteria of a job posting. If you have passion and intelligence, and possess a technical knack (even if you’re missing some of the above), we encourage you to apply.
Bounteous x Accolite is focused on promoting an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the different viewpoints and experiences our diverse group of team members bring to Bounteous x Accolite. Bounteous x Accolite does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
In addition, you have the opportunity to participate in several Team Member Networks, sometimes referred to as employee resource groups (ERGs), that host space with individuals with shared identities, interests, and passions. Our Team Member Networks celebrate communities of color, life as a working parent or caregiver, the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, wellbeing, and more. Regardless of your respective identity, there are various avenues we involve team members in the Bounteous x Accolite community.
Bounteous x Accolite is willing to sponsor eligible candidates for employment visas.
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