azure data architect

$135,200 - $166,400/Yr

Randstad - Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Grand Rapids, MI

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Azure Data Architect position at Randstad US involves evaluating and recommending solutions to enhance the Data Platform for a West Michigan client. This hybrid role requires expertise in Azure Data and Databricks, focusing on designing, implementing, and supporting data movement and analytics solutions.

Responsibilities

• Designs, codes, tests, and implements data movement, dashboarding, and analytical assets; develops system documentation according to SAFe Agile principles and industry standards.
• Evaluates architectural options and defines overall architecture of enterprise Data Lake and Data Warehouse.
• Provides subject matter expertise and technical consulting support on vendor or internal applications and interfaces including Azure - Data Factory, Log Analytics, Databricks, Synapse, Power BI, ADLS Gen2.
• Defines functional and non-functional requirements including performance monitoring, alerting, and code management, ensuring alignment with technology best practices and SLAs.
• Partners with all areas of the business to gather requirements for Data and Analytics and designs solutions.
• Determines major elements and subsystems and defines interfaces as well as architectural runway.
• Mentors and coaches other members of the agile and/or Run team.
• Drives engagement with ITS Security and Infrastructure teams to ensure secure development and deployment of solutions.
• Interfaces with the Product Manager and IT partners at the Program level and within other Release Trains to define and estimate features for agile teams.
• Conducts industry research, facilitates new product and vendor evaluations, and assists in vendor selection.

Requirements

• 6+ years industry experience in business application design, development, implementation, and/or solution architecture.
• Understanding of architecture practices and execution for large projects/programs.
• Experience building and designing data and analytics on enterprise solutions such as Azure - Data Factory, Log Analytics, Databricks, Synapse, Power BI, ADLS Gen2.
• Databricks experience is required.
• Experience designing data pipelines, ingestion, storage, prep-train, model and serve using above technologies, automating Azure workloads, data quality, governance/standards, security, and legal compliance in the Azure architecture.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Business Information Systems, Engineering or related discipline or equivalent work experience and technical training is required.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Previous experience in Power BI, Data Modeling, Data Classification and zones, data movement, Data architecture and reporting.
• In-depth understanding of computer, storage, network components including backup, monitoring and DR environment requirements.
• Experience with multiple, diverse technical configurations, technologies, and processing environments.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation, and negotiation.

Nice-to-haves

• SAFe certification or training

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Incentive and recognition program
• 401K contribution