E-Solutions

Azure Data Architect

Company : E-Solutions

Location : New Castle, DE, 19721

Job Type : Full Time

Date Posted : 19 August 2026

Azure Data Architect

Wilmington , Delaware (5 days onsite)

Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Azure Data Architect to lead discovery and assessment engagements as part of our data modernization initiatives. This role requires a strong technical foundation in Azure data services, a strategic mindset, and the ability to engage with stakeholders in a consultative manner to assess current data landscapes and define modernization roadmaps.
Key Responsibilities:

Discovery & Assessment:
Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing data platforms, pipelines, and architectures.
Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities for modernization and cloud migration.
Evaluate data sources, data quality, governance, and integration patterns.
Architecture & Strategy:
Design high-level Azure-based data architectures aligned with business goals.
Recommend modernization strategies including cloud-native services, data lakehouse patterns, and real-time analytics.
Define future-state architecture and migration roadmaps.
Consultative Engagement:
Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to understand strategic objectives.
Facilitate workshops and interviews to gather requirements and align expectations.
Present findings and recommendations in a clear, business-friendly manner.
Documentation & Reporting:
Create detailed assessment reports, architecture diagrams, and executive summaries.
Develop proof-of-concepts (PoCs) to validate proposed solutions.

Required Skills & Experience:

8+ years of experience in data architecture, with at least 3 years in Azure data services.
Expertise in Azure Synapse, Data Factory, Databricks, Azure SQL, and related services.
Strong understanding of data warehousing, data lakes, ETL/ELT, and data governance.
Experience with assessment frameworks and tools (e.g., Cloud Adoption Framework, Well-Architected Review).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to lead discovery engagements and deliver actionable insights.

Preferred Qualifications:

Azure Solutions Architect or Data Engineer certification.
Experience in industry-specific data modernization (e.g., healthcare, finance, manufacturing).
Familiarity with Power BI, Purview, and security best practices in Azure.

Soft Skills:

Strategic thinker with a consultative approach.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Comfortable working in ambiguous environments and driving clarity.