at Kelly Services in McCook, Illinois, United States Job Description $165000 - $185000 A stable and established supply chain firm is hiring for a Lead Azure Data Platform Architect in the Greater Chicago area. This is a hybrid role. This is a rare opportunity to own and build a company's data platform from the ground up at a stable, long-established organization that is making a serious, well-funded investment in modernizing its technology. The company is launching a greenfield Microsoft Azure data platform to replace legacy, on-prem systems and is looking for a senior, hands-on Data Engineer and Architect to lead that effort end-to-end. You will be the technical authority responsible for architecture, implementation, governance, and long-term reliability, shaping how data is trusted and used across the business for years to come. This role is intentionally deep and hands-on, with a small, high-accountability team and real ownership rather than layers of management or vendor dependency. The ideal candidate is a Hands-on Data Architect with expertise in modern Azure tooling who still enjoys building, coding, and owning outcomes, with hands-on experience designing and operating modern data platforms and deep expertise in the Microsoft Azure ecosystem ( ADF , Azure SQL /Synapse, ADLS ), along with strong T- SQL and Python skills. They've worked with legacy, on-prem systems-ideally ERPs-and know how to design clean, governed pipelines that produce trusted data. This role is best suited for someone who prefers depth over scale and wants long-term technical ownership rather than a fast path to title growth. The role offers WFH flexibility, competitive comp with 10% bonus, 6% 401k match and 4 weeks of PTO . If this sounds like you, apply for more info! Required Skills & Experience + BS in CS or related field + 7+ years of hands-on Data Engineering experience + Deep production experience in Microsoft Azure (Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL / Synapse, Azure Data Lake Storage) + Experience extracting data from legacy, on-prem ERP systems + Strong Python and T- SQL + Built or rebuilt a data platform from end-to-end (Data Warehouse or Lakehouse) + Strong instincts around data quality, governance, and documentation + Comfort owning outcomes and being accountable when data is incorrect Desired Skills & Experience + Azure Fabric experience is a strong plus + Dynamics GP experience preferred + CI/CD experience (Azure DevOps, Infrastructure as Code) + Prior team lead experience + Experience working with vendors + Logistics or operational data background What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown + Python + T- SQL + Microsoft Azure Daily Responsibilities + 40% Hands On + 40% Architecture + 20% Stakeholder communication The Offer + 10% Bonus eligible You will receive the following benefits: + Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance + 4 weeks Vacation Time + 6% 401k match + Option to work remotely after 6 months Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future. \#LI-DK1 To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account