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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr IT Architect - Data Engineering, Azure, and .NET - **Company:** FIS, Inc. - **Location:** Jacksonville, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** .NET Framework, Applications Architecture, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), Continuous Integration, Information Engineering, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Database Design, Software Design Patterns, Systems Development Life Cycle, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Enterprise Data Management, Cloud Platform System, Azure Data Factory, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Data Management, Data Lakehouse, Api Design, Stream Processing, Data Pipelines, Devsecops, Databricks, Microservices - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17535217?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17535217%2FSr-It-Architect-Data-Engineering-Azure-Net-Florida-Jacksonville ## About the Role Bachelor of Computer Science, standards, and guide development teams through delivery. The ideal candidate combines strong expertise in Data Engineering, Azure, Databricks, and .NET application architecturewith proven experience mentoring teams, driving engineering excellence, and leading by example., * Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related discipline. * 12+ years of software engineering and architecture experience. * 5+ years of experience designing enterprise-scale data platforms. * Deep expertise with Microsoft Azure. * Strong .NET/C# application architecture and development experience. * Experience with API-driven and microservices architectures. * Strong SQL and database design expertise, data lakehouse, data engineering. * Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. ## Description FIS is seeking an experienced IT Architect Specialistto lead the design and implementation of modern cloud-native data platforms and data pipelines on Microsoft Azure. This individual will work closely with product, engineering, and architecture teams to define scalable solutions, establish technical, * Define and communicate the data and application architecture roadmap for cloud-native platforms. * Provide architectural guidance for .NET-based applications interacting with data platforms. * Define best practices for API design, integration patterns, microservices, and cloud-native application development. * Design scalable, secure, and resilient data platforms leveraging Azure services and Databricks. * Establish architecture standards, design patterns, and engineering best practices. * Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies. * Architect end-to-end data pipelines supporting ingestion, transformation, storage, and consumption of enterprise data. * Design and optimize ELT/ETL frameworks using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, ADLS, and related Azure services. * Develop strategies for batch and real-time data processing. * Ensure data quality, governance, observability, and performance across the platform. * Serve as a technical mentor and role model for engineering teams. * Lead architecture reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making. * Work hands-on when necessary to demonstrate solutions and accelerate delivery. * Partner with product, engineering, operations, and security teams to ensure alignment. * Drive adoption of DevSecOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and cloud governance standards. * Incorporate security, compliance, and SDLC standards into solution designs. * Promote engineering excellence through reviews, coaching, and continuous improvement initiatives. ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [API Design - Getting Started](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/33-api-design-getting-started) - [Cutting LLM Costs Without Cutting Quality: How to Beat Proprietary LLMs with Fine-Tuned Open Source](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100151-cutting-llm-costs-without-cutting-quality-how-to-beat-proprietary-llms-with-fine-tuned-open-source) - [DevSecOps: Injecting Security into Mobile CI/CD Pipelines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/273-devsecops-injecting-security-into-mobile-ci-cd-pipelines) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Rest API Antipatterns](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100208-rest-api-antipatterns) ## 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) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)