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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Azure Data Architect - **Company:** HMH - **Location:** Houston, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Audit Trail, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Database, Continuous Integration, Custom Software, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Systems, Data Warehousing, SQL Azure, Performance Tuning, Release Management, Cloud Services, SAP (Applications), Data Streaming, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Microsoft Power Automate, Azure Data Factory, Large Language Models, Microsoft Fabric, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Data Analytics, Cosmos DB, Data Management, Api Design, Azure Synapse Analytics, Data Pipelines, Powerapps, Databricks - **Published:** May 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=c94d04cc5d99863b ## About the Role Do you have experience in Systems integration?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, * Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Technology, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field (or a high school diploma / GED with at least 9 years of relevant experience) * 5+ years of experience in data engineering, data warehousing, analytics, or data architecture roles. * Strong hands-on experience with Expertise in Azure data services (Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, etc.) * Proven experience designing enterprise data models, ETL/ELT frameworks, and scalable cloud analytics solutions. * Experience integrating enterprise source systems such as SAP, HR platforms, service platforms, or custom applications into cloud data environments. * Strong knowledge of data governance, security, compliance, and audit logging practices. * Experience with CI/CD, release management, and deployment automation for data and analytics platforms. * Ability to lead technical discussions with both business and engineering stakeholders. * Strong problem-solving, architecture design, and mentoring skills., * 10+ years of experience in data engineering, data warehousing, analytics, or data architecture roles * Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Lakehouse architecture, semantic models, and modern analytics platform design. * Exposure to AI and GenAI solutions such as agentic workflows, RAG, MCP servers, or LLM-integrated analytics experiences. * Experience with Power Apps, Power Automate, or broader Power Platform capabilities. * Familiarity with Agile delivery models and cross-functional enterprise programs. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Azure Data Architect to lead the design, development, and optimization of enterprise-scale cloud data platforms. This role is responsible for defining end-to-end data architecture across ingestion, Lakehouse or warehouse design, transformation, semantic modeling, governance, security, and analytics enablement. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise with Azure Data services and modern AI-enabled data solutions. 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