Cloud Solutions Architect - Lead

Job Title: Cloud Data Platform Architect Lead

Location: Hybrid (Charlotte area), remote until office space becomes available

Experience: 10 years

Employment Type: Contract with potential for extension and conversion

About The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Cloud Data Platform Architect Lead to design, build, and maintain Azure-based data platforms. This role includes leading a team, optimizing data delivery, and driving the adoption of technologies like Azure Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Azure-based data platforms.
• Drive adoption of Azure Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI.
• Perform architectural assessments and create design documents.
• Lead and mentor technical teams, managing performance and growth.
• Define platform governance and collaborate with enterprise architecture.
• Implement security strategies, monitoring frameworks, and automation using CI/CD tools.
  
  

Must-Have Skills:

• Expertise in Azure Cloud data platforms and architecture.
• Strong experience with Azure Databricks, Snowflake, and Power BI.
• Proven ability in complex data solution design and team leadership.
  
  

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Snowflake and Databricks certifications.
• Experience with Apache Airflow, CI/CD tools (GitHub, Azure DevOps).
  
  

Top Certification:

• Microsoft Azure Platform Architecture Certification. *Required
  
  

Required Experience

• 10 years in Data & Analytics architecture, focusing on Azure.
• 5 years leading cloud platform teams.
• Hands-on with Azure Synapse, SQL Server, ADF, Power BI, and Big Data.
• Strong skills in data modeling, ETL/ELT, and performance optimization.
• Proficiency in Python, PySpark, SQL, and T-SQL.
• Knowledge of data security standards (GDPR, PCI), RBAC, and encryption.