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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # REMOTE Azure Data Architect - **Company:** Insight Global - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Analysis, Microsoft Azure, Software as a Service, Data Architecture, Data Governance, Data Integration, Meta-Data Management, Role-Based Access Control, Power BI, Azure Data Lake, Salesforce.Com, Enterprise Data Management, Data Ingestion, Azure Data Factory, Semi-structured Data, Azure Synapse Analytics - **Published:** July 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/3FD45A510C5346D0ABFE6BFA74981647/job/ ## About the Role 8+ years of experience in data architecture, including 3+ years on Azure data platforms Strong hands-on expertise in Azure Data Lake, Synapse, Data Factory, and related services Proven experience designing enterprise-scale data models and data integration frameworks Solid understanding of data governance, security, and analytics layer design Strong client-facing skills with the ability to lead workshops and drive architectural decisions Experience with media, digital, or audience analytics platforms Exposure to Power BI, Salesforce, or third-party data integrations Azure certifications (Solutions Architect / Data Engineer) ## Description We are seeking a Senior Azure Data Architect to lead the design and delivery of a cloud-native Enterprise Data Platform for a large-scale digital transformation initiative. This role will drive the end-to-end architecture, consolidating data from 80+ sources into a unified, scalable analytics foundation on Azure., Own and design the end-to-end Azure data architecture, leveraging services such as ADLS Gen2, Azure Synapse, and Azure Data Factory Define and implement enterprise data models and medallion architecture (raw, curated, consumption layers) Lead data ingestion strategies across diverse sources (SaaS platforms, APIs, structured and semi-structured data) Establish data governance, security, and access controls, including RBAC and metadata management frameworks Design the semantic and analytics layer to enable reporting and insights via Power BI and web-based interfaces Facilitate stakeholder alignment across business and technical teams, translating requirements into scalable solutions Produce architecture documentation and ensure knowledge transfer for long-term client ownership We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. ## Related Videos - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [Data Analytics with Microsoft Fabric: End-to-End Use Case with Data Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1547-data-analytics-with-microsoft-fabric-end-to-end-use-case-with-data-agents) - [Reference Architecture of AI in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1613-reference-architecture-of-ai-in-the-cloud) - [REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and more: A comparison of modern API styles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100247-rest-graphql-grpc-and-more-a-comparison-of-modern-api-styles) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Graph and AI Trends 2026: Why Is AI Running but Not Yet Delivering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/680-graph-and-ai-trends-2026-why-is-ai-running-but-not-yet-delivering) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)