Sr. Azure Data Architect (Databricks & Strong Banking Domain)

LONG FINCH TECHNOLOGIES

New York, NY

Posted On: Oct 31, 2025

Posted On: Oct 31, 2025

Job Overview

Job Type

Contract - W2

Experience

10 - 25 Years

Salary

Depends on Experience

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Travel Requirement

0%

Required Skills

  • azure
  • databricks
  • data architect
  • banking
Job Description

ONLY INDEPENDENT VISA's 1099/W2

NEED LOCALS / FINAL INTERVIEW IN-PERSON

Our Challenge:

·         We are seeking an experienced Azure Data Architect to design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient data solutions on Azure Cloud for our financial services client.

·         The architect will lead the development of data platforms using Azure services and Databricks, ensuring robust data architecture that supports business objectives and regulatory compliance.

 

Responsibilities:

·         Design and develop end-to-end data architecture on Azure Cloud, including data ingestion, storage, processing, and analytics solutions.

·         Lead the deployment of Databricks environments and integrate them seamlessly with other Azure services.

·         Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into architectural designs.

·         Ensure data security, privacy, and compliance standards are met within the architecture.

·         Optimize data workflows and pipelines for performance and cost-efficiency.

·         Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.

·         Keep abreast of the latest Azure and Databricks technologies and incorporate best practices.

 

Must Have:

·         Extensive experience designing and implementing data architectures on Azure Cloud.

·         Deep understanding of Databricks platform and its integration with Azure services.

·         Strong knowledge of data warehousing, data lakes, and real-time streaming solutions.

·         Proficiency in SQL, Python, Scala, or Spark.

·         Experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL, and Azure Synapse Analytics.

·         Solid understanding of security, governance, and compliance in cloud data solutions.

 

Nice to Have:

·         Experience working in the financial services domain.

·         Knowledge of machine learning and AI integration within data platforms.

·         Familiarity with other cloud platforms like AWS or GCP.

·         Certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Data Engineer, or Databricks Certification.

 

Certifications:

·         Azure Solutions Architect Expert

·         Azure Data Engineer Associate

·         Databricks Certification (Certified Data Engineer or similar)

 

Domain:

·         Strong Banking is required

 

 


Job ID: LF250073


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Onima Kakkar

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