Azure Data Architect (Wilmington, DE, 19803) | 10/31/25 Job Description Azure Data Architect Wilmington , Delaware (5 days onsite) Full Time We are seeking an experienced Azure Data Architect to lead discovery and assessment engagements as part of our data modernization initiatives. This role requires a strong technical foundation in Azure data services, a strategic mindset, and the ability to engage with stakeholders in a consultative manner to assess current data landscapes and define modernization roadmaps.

Key Responsibilities:

Discovery & Assessment:

Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing data platforms, pipelines, and architectures.

Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for modernization and cloud migration.

Evaluate data sources, data quality, governance, and integration patterns.

Architecture & Strategy:

Design high-level Azure-based data architectures aligned with business goals.

Recommend modernization strategies including cloud-native services, data lakehouse patterns, and real-time analytics.

Define future-state architecture and migration roadmaps.

Consultative Engagement:

Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to understand strategic objectives.

Facilitate workshops and interviews to gather requirements and align expectations.

Present findings and recommendations in a clear, business-friendly manner.

Documentation & Reporting:

Create detailed assessment reports, architecture diagrams, and executive summaries.

Develop proof-of-concepts (PoCs) to validate proposed solutions.

Required Skills & Experience:

8+ years of experience in data architecture, with at least 3 years in Azure data services.

Expertise in Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks, Azure SQL, and related services.

Strong understanding of data warehousing, data lakes, ETL/ELT, and data governance.

Experience with assessment frameworks and tools (e.g., Cloud Adoption Framework, Well-Architected Review).

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Proven ability to lead discovery engagements and deliver actionable insights.

Preferred Qualifications:

Azure Solutions Architect or Data Engineer certification.

Experience in industry-specific data modernization (e.g., healthcare, finance, manufacturing).

Familiarity with Power BI, Purview, and security best practices in Azure.

Soft Skills:

Strategic thinker with a consultative approach.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and driving clarity.

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