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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Azure Data Architect - **Company:** K-Tek Resourcing LLC - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Frameworks, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, Data as a Services, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Integration, Extract Transform Load (ETL), Data Transformation, Data Migration, Data Warehousing, Python (Programming Language), Meta-Data Management, Performance Tuning, Power BI, Cloud Services, Azure Data Lake, SQL Databases, Enterprise Data Management, Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Data Lakes, Pyspark, Kubernetes, Deployment Automation, Data Management, Cloud Migration, Azure Synapse Analytics, Software Version Control, Data Pipelines, Databricks - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/74149fc1-698d-4dcf-a4b8-3712f5abca92 ## About the Role * 10+ years of experience in data engineering, data warehousing, data platforms, or data architecture. * Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure data services and cloud-native data architecture. * Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory for data integration, pipeline development, and orchestration. * Strong experience architecting, implementing, and optimizing Snowflake data warehouse solutions. * Expertise in dbt for data transformation, modeling, testing, documentation, and deployment. * Strong proficiency in SQL, Python and enterprise data modeling, including dimensional and normalized approaches. * Experience designing modern data lakes, data warehouses, and cloud-based analytics platforms. * Strong understanding of data governance, security, lineage, quality, and performance tuning. * Experience with CI/CD, Azure DevOps, version control, and deployment automation. * Excellent stakeholder management, communication, solution design, and technical leadership skills. Preferred Skills * Experience with Azure Databricks and Spark/PySpark. * Knowledge of Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 and Azure Synapse Analytics. * Exposure to Power BI and enterprise analytics platforms. * Experience in BFSI or Insurance domain is an advantage. * Azure and/or Snowflake certifications are preferred. ## Description We are seeking an experienced Azure Data Architect with 10+ years of expertise in designing and delivering enterprise-scale cloud data platforms on Microsoft Azure. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory (ADF), Snowflake, and dbt, along with deep knowledge of data architecture, data modeling, governance, and cloud modernization. This role will define data architecture standards and design scalable solutions that support analytics and business intelligence requirements., * Design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performing data architectures on Microsoft Azure. * Architect end-to-end data platforms leveraging Azure services, Snowflake, and dbt. * Define enterprise data models, integration patterns, architecture standards, and reusable frameworks. * Lead data migration and modernization initiatives from legacy platforms to Azure and Snowflake. * Design and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines and orchestration frameworks using Azure Data Factory and dbt. * Establish best practices for data governance, security, metadata management, lineage, and data quality. * Collaborate with business stakeholders, solution architects, and engineering teams to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions. * Drive architecture reviews, performance optimization, technology roadmap planning, and design governance. * Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to data engineering teams. ## 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) - [Beyond Dashboards: Fixing Text-to-SQL with Semantic RAG](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2036-beyond-dashboards-fixing-text-to-sql-with-semantic-rag) - [PySpark - Combining Machine Learning & Big Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/44-pyspark-combining-machine-learning-big-data) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Enjoying SQL data pipelines with dbt](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/823-enjoying-sql-data-pipelines-with-dbt) - [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) ## 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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production)