eTeam · 1 day ago
Lead Data Architect – Azure & Modern Data Platforms
Richardson, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expeTeam is seeking an experienced Data Architect / Lead to drive the architecture, design, and delivery of scalable data platforms across Azure and modern data ecosystems. The role involves leading Data Engineering teams and implementing data governance and security frameworks while enabling advanced analytics and AI-driven insights.
Information Technology
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor Data Engineering teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement
Define and own the enterprise data architecture vision aligned with organizational goals
Architect and implement end-to-end data platforms using Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, and NoSQL databases
Build scalable data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and integration across structured and unstructured sources
Drive adoption of data quality engineering practices including profiling, validation, and data monitoring
Implement data governance and security frameworks to manage and protect enterprise data
Enable business decision-making by delivering timely, trusted, and actionable insights
Collaborate with BI teams to develop Power BI dashboards and executive-facing reports
Present insights and architectural recommendations clearly to executive leadership
Integrate Generative AI tools and advanced analytics into insights-generation workflows
Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into scalable data solutions
Provide technical guidance, ensure best practices, and support successful delivery of data initiatives
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years in data engineering, data architecture, or analytics roles
Strong expertise in Azure Data Lake, SQL Server, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric
Hands-on experience with NoSQL technologies such as Cosmos DB, MongoDB, or Cassandra
Proficiency in SQL, data modeling, and data pipeline development
Solid understanding of Azure cloud services, data storage, security, and governance frameworks
Experience in building Power BI dashboards and enterprise reporting solutions
Knowledge of advanced analytics, machine learning concepts, and Generative AI tooling
Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate, Databricks Certified Data Engineer, Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
Preferred
Relevant industry certifications (Azure Data Engineer, Databricks Data Engineer, Microsoft Fabric)
Experience leading Data Engineering teams in enterprise environments
Familiarity with cloud-scale data architecture patterns and modern data platforms
Strong communication skills with proven ability to translate technical concepts for executives
Company
eTeam
eTeam is a staffing agency that also provides payrolling services.
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Funding
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