Senior Cloud Data Engineer

We are seeking a Cloud Data Architect to design and optimize enterprise-scale Azure data platforms that support analytics, AI, and business intelligence initiatives. This is a hands-on architecture role focused on cloud data solutions, data modeling, metadata management, and distributed data processing.

Job Title: Senior Cloud Data Architect

Pay Rate: Up to $75 hr/w2

Contract: 6+ Months Contract

Location: San Jose, CA - 100% Onsite

• Design and implement Azure-based data architecture solutions using Data Lake, Data Factory, Synapse, and Databricks
• Develop scalable data models, schemas, and enterprise data frameworks
• Create architecture diagrams, data flows, and technical documentation
• Design metadata, governance, lineage, and data quality frameworks
• Support distributed data processing using Spark and Databricks
• Develop solutions using Python and SQL
• Optimize cloud data platforms for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Partner with engineering and business teams to deliver data solutions

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science (Required
  - Non-Negotiable)
• Resume must clearly show degree completion and attendance dates
• 7+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, or Enterprise Analytics
• 3+ years of experience designing cloud-based data architectures
• Strong Azure experience including:
  Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Databricks
• Strong data modeling, schema design, and metadata management experience
• Hands-on experience with Spark and Databricks
• Strong Python and SQL skills
• Experience creating architecture documentation, system diagrams, and data flow diagrams
• Ability to work onsite in San Jose, CA, 5 days per week

• Unity Catalog, Purview, Collibra, Data Hub, or similar governance tools
• Airflow or dbt
• Data lineage and metadata automation experience
• CI/CD and modern data platform practices
• Data security and governance experience
• Experience with AI, machine learning, or enterprise data platforms

Please note:

Candidates without a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and the ability to work onsite in San Jose will not be considered.

Experience Level Expert Level

If there is an open position:
This posting is for an existing vacancy.

This is a Contract position based out of San Jose, CA.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms.

If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital, 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents), Short and long-term disability, Health Spending Account (HSA), Transportation benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in San Jose, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 2026.

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