Azure Data/Ops Architect

1/8/2026 Need Qualified profiles


Job Title: Azure Data/Ops Architect
Location: Dallas TX or San Francisco CA (Onsite 100%)

Role/Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled (Solution Architect) Azure Data/Ops Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable, automated data operations on Microsoft Azure. This role bridges data engineering, cloud architecture, and DevOps practices to ensure efficient, secure, and reliable data workflows across the organization.



Must Haves for this Opportunity :

• Experience as Solutions Architect
• Experience with Data Opps Azure Architect
• Experience managing End to End Data specific tower
• Experience with Automation / Optimization (must have)
• Experience with Azure Databricks
• Experience with Azure Data Factory
• Experience with PySpark
• Experience Leading a team of 10 to 15 people onshore/ offshore mix (Leading, Mentoring, Managing)
• Experience working within Retail environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect Azure-Based Data/Ops Solutions:
• Design and implement end-to-end data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, and other Azure services.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines for data workflows using Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Automation & Orchestration:
• Automate data ingestion, transformation, and delivery processes.
• Implement workflow orchestration using tools like Apache Airflow or Azure Logic Apps.
• Monitoring & Optimization:
• Set up monitoring and alerting for data pipelines using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
• Optimize performance, cost, and scalability of data solutions.
• Governance & Security:
• Ensure data governance, lineage, and compliance using Azure Purview and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Implement data security best practices including encryption, masking, and secure data sharing.
• Collaboration & Leadership:
• Work closely with data engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders to align data operations with business goals.
• Promote Data/Ops culture and best practices across teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Data Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in data engineering or cloud architecture.
• Deep expertise in Azure services: Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, Blob Storage, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB.

Strong understanding of DevOps principles and CI/CD tools.