Azure Data Architect

Job Title: Data Architect Location: Newark, NJ (Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite) Duration: Long-Term Contract Job Descriptio nWe are seeking an experienced Data Architect with strong expertise in Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, PySpark, Data Lake, and Data Warehouse architecture. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing scalable enterprise data solutions, modernizing data platforms, and enabling advanced analytics capabilities . Required Skil • ls12–15 years of overall IT experience in Data Engineering/Data Architectu • reStrong hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabr • icExpertise in Azure Synapse Analyti • csStrong programming experience with PySpa • rkExperience designing and implementing Enterprise Data Lak • esStrong knowledge of Data Warehouse concepts and architectu • reExperience with ETL/ELT pipelines and large-scale data processi • ngExpertise in data modeling, performance tuning, and optimizati • onExperience working with cloud platforms, preferably Azu • reStrong understanding of SQL, distributed computing, and data governan ce Responsibilit • iesDesign and architect scalable data platforms using Fabric and Syna • pseBuild and optimize modern Data Lake and Data Warehouse soluti • onsDevelop PySpark-based data processing frameworks and pipeli • nesCollaborate with business and technical teams for data integration and analytics ne • edsEnsure data quality, security, governance, and performance best practi • cesLead data modernization and migration initiati • vesSupport reporting, analytics, and AI/ML data requireme nts Preferred Qualificat • ionsExperience in Financial Services or Investment domain is a • plusStrong communication and stakeholder management sk • illsAzure certifications prefe rred