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Senior Data Architect

Job in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 19117, USA
Listing for: Synchro
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-08
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Data Engineering, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations, Azure, Data Warehousing
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Title:
Senior Data Architect (Contractor)

Location: 100% Remote

Job Overview:

We are seeking a results-oriented and visionary Senior Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of innovative data architectures. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of big data, cloud services, and AI technologies. The Senior Data Architect will play a key role in transforming business processes, optimizing data-driven solutions, and leading enterprise-scale cloud and data projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop Azure-based data solutions, including Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Data Lake, and Databricks.
  • Lead SQL modernization and on-prem-to-cloud migrations, ensuring high availability and performance.
  • Architect medallion data models (bronze, silver, gold tiers) and implement Data Mesh and Data Warehouse solutions in Azure.
  • Automate CI/CD pipelines, data workflows, and infrastructure deployments using Azure Dev Ops, Terraform, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
  • Optimize ETL/ELT processes, data pipelines, and real-time data streaming solutions.
  • Collaborate with business and engineering teams to define data strategies, best practices, and cloud governance policies.
  • Ensure data security, compliance, and governance within the Azure ecosystem.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship, conducting workshops on Azure data architecture and cloud modernization.

Qualifications:

  • 6+ years of experience in Azure data architecture, cloud data engineering, and enterprise-scale data solutions.
  • Expertise in Microsoft Azure services, including Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Data Lake, Databricks, and SQL Managed Instances.
  • Strong knowledge of data modeling, ETL/ELT strategies, and cloud-based data storage solutions.
  • Experience with SQL optimization, performance tuning, and database administration in Azure.
  • Hands-on experience with Azure Dev Ops, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM templates).
  • Ability to design scalable and secure cloud architectures for enterprise environments.
Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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