Data Architect

Job Title : Data Architect Location : Richardson, TX (Onsite-Hybrid) Type : W2 Contract Only Minimum Years of Experience: 12+ Years Job Details: Mandatory skills: Strong expertise with SQL Server, Azure Data Lake, Databricks, and Microsoft Fabric Desired skills: NoSQL databases (Cosmos DB, MongoDB, Cassandra, or equivalent). Power BI. About the Role: We are looking for an experienced Data Architect to drive the architecture, design, and delivery of scalable data platforms across Azure and modern data ecosystems. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Azure Data Lake, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, SQL, and NoSQL systems, along with demonstrated leadership in managing Data Engineering teams. This role will also support the organization’s GenAI Insights initiatives by enabling advanced analytics and AI-driven insights. Qualifications: Experience: Minimum of 5+ years in data engineering, data architecture, or analytics roles. Technical Skills: 1. Strong expertise in Azure Data Lake, SQL Server, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric. 1. Hands-on experience with NoSQL technologies such as Cosmos DB, MongoDB, or Cassandra. 1. Proficiency in SQL, data modeling, and data pipeline development. 1. Solid understanding of Azure cloud services, data storage, security, and governance frameworks. 1. Experience in building Power BI dashboards and enterprise reporting solutions. 1. Knowledge of advanced analytics, machine learning concepts, and Generative AI tooling. Preferred Qualifications: • Relevant industry certifications (Azure Data Engineer, Databricks Data Engineer, Microsoft Fabric). • Experience leading Data Engineering teams in enterprise environments. • Familiarity with cloud-scale data architecture patterns and modern data platforms. • Strong communication skills with proven ability to translate technical concepts for executives. Total Years of Experience: 12+ years Relevant Years of experience: 10+ years Certification needed: Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate, Databricks Certified Data Engineer, Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate) Interview Process (Is face to face required?) Video Conferencing Thanks and Regards, Ajay Kumar ajay.k@sitwinc.com Phone +1 614-927-1831 Signature IT World Inc. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajay-k-875ab212a/