Azure Senior Data Architect

Job Description

Azure Senior Data Architect

Washington, Virginia

Job Summary

The Azure Data Architecture Lead is responsible for providing architectural leadership in designing, implementing, and optimizing large-scale data solutions using Azure Data Factory and related Azure services. This role drives enterprise-scale data initiatives, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with industry best practices. The position plays a critical part in shaping data strategy, enforcing governance, and fostering innovation to support organizational and client objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Architect End-To-End Data Integration And Transformation Solutions Using Azure Data Factory, Ensuring Scalability, Reliability, And Adherence To Enterprise Standards.

2. Design And Oversee Advanced Analytics Platforms Leveraging Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, And Azure Ml To Enable Data-Driven Decision-Making.

3. Define And Implement Devops Practices For Data Pipelines In Azure, Ensuring Automated Deployments, Monitoring, And Operational Excellence.

4. Lead Architectural Reviews And Enforce Governance And Compliance Measures Across Azure Data Solutions, Maintaining Alignment With Industry And Organizational Standards.

5. Collaborate With Business Stakeholders To Gather Requirements And Translate Them Into Innovative, Scalable Azure-Based Data Architectures.

6. Mentor And Develop Technical Teams On Azure Data Technologies, Ensuring Skill Advancement And Risk Mitigation In Solution Delivery.

7. Author Whitepapers, Contribute To Industry Forums, And Drive Intellectual Property Initiatives To Establish Thought Leadership In Azure Data Architecture.

Skill Requirements

1. Architectural Leadership In Azure Data Factory With ExpertLevel Proficiency In Designing Complex Data Integration Solutions

2. Advanced Expertise In Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, And Azure Ml For LargeScale Analytics And Machine Learning Workloads

3. InDepth Knowledge Of Devops Practices For Azure Data Services, Including Ci/Cd, Monitoring, And Automation

4. Solid Understanding Of Data Governance, Security, And Compliance Frameworks Within Azure Environments

5. Excellent Ability To Translate Business Requirements Into Scalable Azure Data Architectures

6. Strong Mentoring And Leadership Skills To Guide Technical Teams In Azure Data Technologies

Other Requirements

1. Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (Recommended)

2. Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (Optional But Valuable)

3. Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate (Optional But Valuable

Maximum Salary (US): 211000

Minimum Salary (US): 148000

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Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, youll supercharge your potential. Youll find your career. And youll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate's pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.