Data Architect

🚀 We’re Hiring: Azure Data Architect 📍 Location: Iselin, NJ (Onsite/Hybrid – as per client need) 🕒 Duration: 12 Months (Contract) 🏛️ Domain: Banking Domain Must W2 Only We’re looking for a seasoned Azure Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and efficient data solutions for a leading Financial Services client. This role will drive end-to-end Azure Cloud data architecture and Databricks solutions, ensuring business objectives and compliance requirements are met. 🔑 Key Responsibilities: • Architect and implement end-to-end data solutions on Azure Cloud (ingestion, storage, processing, analytics). • Deploy and integrate Databricks environments with Azure services. • Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into architectural designs. • Ensure data security, governance, and compliance. • Optimize pipelines and workflows for performance & cost-efficiency. • Provide technical leadership & mentorship to development teams. • Stay updated on the latest Azure & Databricks technologies and best practices. ✅ Must Have: • Proven expertise in Azure Data Architecture and solution design. • Hands-on experience with Databricks integration on Azure. • Strong knowledge of Data Warehousing, Data Lakes, Real-Time Streaming. • Proficiency in SQL, Python, Scala, Spark. • Experience with ADF, ADLS, Azure SQL, Synapse Analytics. • Strong grasp of security, governance, compliance in cloud data solutions. ✨ Nice to Have: • Financial Services domain experience. • Knowledge of ML/AI integration in data platforms. • Multi-cloud exposure (AWS, GCP). • Relevant certifications. 🎓 Preferred Certifications: • Azure Solutions Architect Expert • Azure Data Engineer Associate • Databricks Data Engineer (or equivalent)