Azure Data Solutions Architect with Min 10yrs exp (Either Webcam or In Person Interviews)(ONSITE_only local to DMV Area)
441 4th St NW Washington DC, DC, United States
Contract
3 weeks ago
Key skills
PythonSQLNoSQLETLELTAnalyticsSnowflakeDatabricksSparkHadoopAWSAzureTerraformRDSAzure SQLPostgreSQLMySQLOracleSQL ServerPerformance OptimizationCI/CDLeadershipMentoringCommunicationProblem SolvingCollaboration
About this role
We are looking for Azure Data Solutions Architect (Min 10+ years of exp) ONSITE (Either Webcam or In Person Interviews)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
DIRECT CLIENT Position
Number of positions:1
Length: 5-17 Months+
Location: Washington DC 20001
Immediate interviews Either Webcam or In Person interviews
Please Note that this position is ONSITE
seeking an experienced Azure Data Solutions Architect with significant expertise in the design, development, and optimization of our enterprise level analytical data platform solutions.
Job Summary
The Department of Healthcare Finance is seeking an experienced Azure Data Solutions Architect with significant expertise in the design, development, and optimization of our enterprise level analytical data platform solutions. This top-level role will be instrumental in architecting scalable, reliable, and high-performance data systems that support critical business applications and analytics. The ideal candidate will be a data expert, capable of translating complex business requirements into robust technical solutions, mentoring junior developers, and driving data strategies across the organization.
The Department of Healthcare Finance is seeking an experienced Azure Data Solutions Architect with significant expertise in the design, development, and optimization of our enterprise level analytical data platform solutions. This top-level role will be instrumental in architecting scalable, reliable, and high-performance data systems that support critical business applications and analytics. The ideal candidate will be a data expert, capable of translating complex business requirements into robust technical solutions, mentoring junior developers, and driving data strategies across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Database Architecture & Design: Lead the design and implementation of complex, scalable data architectures (relational and potentially NoSQL), including schemas, tables, views, and indexing strategies, ensuring data integrity and consistency. Responsible for designing and gaining approval on data architecture decisions, data modeling approaches, design standards, development tools and lifecycle practices that has row level security based on Azure data analytics platform.
- Performance Optimization: Serve as the primary expert for performance tuning and optimization of all SQL queries, stored procedures, and database configurations, utilizing advanced tools (e.g., SQL Server Profiler) to identify and resolve bottlenecks in high-volume environments.
- ETL and Data Pipelines: Architect, develop, and maintain robust ETL/ELT processes and data pipelines to facilitate data migration, transformation, and integration from various sources into data lakehouse and warehouse on Azure technology stack.
- Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance, perform code reviews, and mentor junior and mid-level developers on best practices for SQL development, data modeling, and database management.
- Collaboration & Strategy: Work closely with senior management, data scientists, application developers, and business analysts to understand data needs, align database strategy with organizational goals, and influence the overall technology roadmap.
- Data Governance & Security: Define and enforce database security measures, backup/recovery, and disaster recovery strategies to safeguard critical data and ensure compliance with industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
- Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Proactively monitor and troubleshoot the most complex database issues, providing high-level support and implementing permanent solutions to ensure minimal downtime and disruption.
- Documentation & Standards: Champion a culture of comprehensive documentation for database architectures, processes, and operational procedures to ensure knowledge sharing and maintainability.
Required Qualifications and Skills
- Experience: 15+ years of proven experience (Master Level) of: delivering high quality, complex technology solutions in commercial and government organizations; delivering state-of-the-art data analytics platforms and enterprise applications; working with SQL, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS, Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Python, and DAX; and senior level understanding of health care management systems; and working with senior executives.
- Technical Expertise: Deep expertise in one or more major DBMS platforms (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and advanced T-SQL/PL-SQL programming.
- Data Technologies: Proficiency with data modeling (dimensional, star/snowflake schemas), ETL tools (SSIS, Informatica), and cloud-based data platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, etc.).
- Architecture Skills: Strong understanding of database architecture principles, high availability solutions (clustering, replication), and capacity planning.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical and complex problem-solving abilities, excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences, and a proactive, leadership-oriented mindset.
- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a highly quantitative field, or equivalent experience.
Preferred: Relevant industry certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate), experience with Big Data technologies (Spark, Hadoop), and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Terraform).
Required/Desired Skills
Candidates must have ALL the "Required" skills in order to be considered for the position. "Desired" or "Highly Desired" skills are a PLUS but may NOT be required.
Skill Matrix
Experience with Business workflow processes
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Exp. working with SQL, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS,Databricks, Python, and DAX
Required
10
Years
Exp.in one or more major DBMS platforms (e.g., Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL) and advanced T-SQL/PL-SQL programming
Required
10
Years
Exp. data modeling (dimensional, star/snowflake schemas),
Required
10
Years
Exp with ETL tools (SSIS, Informatica),
Required
10
Years
Exp. with cloud-based data platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, etc.).
Required
8
Years
High proficiency with Azure Data Factory
Required
8
Years
Strong understanding of database architecture principles, high availability solutions (clustering, replication), and capacity planning.
Required
8
Years
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field
Required
0
Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate), exp. with Big Data technologies (Spark, Hadoop), and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Terraform)
Required
0
Candidate must have the experience to qualify for a STaR2 Journeyman category position.
Required
0