Azure Data Solutions Architect

Job Title: Azure Data Solutions Architect
Location: NYC, NY (Hybrid: 3 days on-site in NYC or Pittsburgh)
Contract Duration:18 Months

Direct client

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Azure Data Solutions Architect to lead and deliver cutting-edge data-sharing solutions in a dynamic enterprise environment. The role focuses on designing and implementing secure, scalable, and innovative data-sharing frameworks leveraging Azure and Snowflake ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement advanced data-sharing solutions, including Iceberg data shares and external client connections with Azure Data Share.
• Develop strategies for secure data integration with Azure Data Lake and OneLake platforms.
• Collaborate on end-to-end Azure ecosystem solutions, with a focus on MS Fabric and MS Purview integration.
• Optimize data extraction, distribution, and sharing workflows.
• Ensure secure authentication and access mechanisms, utilizing identity providers, federation models, and OpenID Connect protocols.

Required Qualifications:

Hands-On Expertise:

• Proven experience with Azure Data Share and Snowflake, with a focus on data-sharing architectures.
• Advanced knowledge of Azure Data Lake and OneLake platforms.
• Familiarity with MS Fabric and MS Purview in enterprise data environments.

Technical Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of data extraction, distribution, and secure sharing methodologies.
• Experience with authentication frameworks, including identity federation and OpenID Connect.

Preferred Experience:

• Demonstrated success in deploying secure external client connections within enterprise-scale Azure environments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Azure ecosystem, with emphasis on data-sharing innovation.