Azure Data Architect

A financial firm is looking for an Azure Data Architect to join their team in Newark, NJ.

Hybrid; 3 days onsite

Role is RTH

Pay: $100-110/hr

Must be US Citizens/GC Holders

No 3rd Parties

Responsibilities:

Develop data models that represent the structure and relationships of data within the organization

Implement data governance initiatives, including data catalog, data quality framework, and data lineage

Monitor and optimize data systems for performance, ensuring that data is processed and access efficiently

Establish and enforce data best practices through comprehensive, documented guidelines and a transparent review process

Qualifications:

Required Skills:

Proficiency in various data modeling techniques (conceptual, logical, physical)

Expertise in designing relational databases and understands data normalization and denormalizations

Fluent in SQL Server development (DDL, Stored procedures, Views)

Experienced in implementing data catalog and data lineage systems

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to think quickly and offer alternatives both independently and within teams.

Exposure working in an Agile environment with Scrum Master/Product owner and ability to deliver

Desired Skills:

Experience in Microsoft Purview

Experience with data lake/data marts/data warehouse

Working experience in a Linux based environment

Direct experience supporting multiple business units for foundational data work

Sound understanding of capital markets within Fixed Income and hands-on experience modeling data domains within financial markets

Knowledge of Jira, Confluence, SAFe development methodology & DevOps

Proven ability to work quickly in a dynamic environment

Bachelors degree Computer Science or a related field