Data Architect (ETL Architect) Azure Data Platform

Data Architect (ETL Architect) – Azure Data Platform

Working Title: ETL Architect
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Employment Type: [Contract / Full-Time]
Experience Level: Senior (7 years)
Domain: Data Engineering | Cloud | Analytics

Direct applicants only. Third-party or agency submissions will not be considered.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Data Architect (ETL Architect) to serve as the technical lead and primary point of communication for a mission-critical data initiative supporting the Correction Information Management System (CIMS) Data Warehouse/Data Lake on Microsoft Azure.

This role is responsible for architecting, developing, and optimizing enterprise-scale ETL/data integration pipelines, enabling secure, reliable, and high-performance access to critical data. The ideal candidate is a hands-on Azure data expert who can translate complex data into actionable insights while ensuring data integrity, governance, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

ETL Pipeline Design & Development

• Lead the design and development of high-performing ETL pipelines integrating data from multiple, disparate sources

• Build efficient, reliable, and secure pipelines that meet business and operational needs

• Use Azure Data Factory (ADF) to automate, orchestrate, and streamline data workflows

Data Integration & Transformation

• Design and manage complex ETL workflows that extract, transform, and load data for analytics and reporting

• Ensure data accuracy, timeliness, and security across all pipelines

• Own data quality, validation, and resiliency, ensuring only trusted data reaches downstream systems

Azure Cloud Platform Expertise

• Leverage ADF, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, Power BI, and Azure Purview

• Process large volumes of structured and unstructured data using scalable, performance-optimized architectures

• Integrate enterprise datasets into Azure Synapse Analytics to enable advanced analytics and reporting

Performance Optimization

• Continuously tune and optimize ETL jobs to minimize latency and maximize throughput

• Design architectures that support fast, reliable data access while meeting strict performance SLAs

Security, Governance & Compliance

• Embed security and compliance best practices throughout the ETL lifecycle

• Protect sensitive data using Azure security controls, RBAC, and governance standards

• Use Azure Purview to manage data governance, lineage, cataloging, and compliance requirements

Collaboration & Technical Leadership

• Partner with data engineers, analysts, business stakeholders, and security teams

• Serve as a technical leader and mentor, providing guidance on ETL, data engineering, and best practices

• Act as the primary technical liaison between project teams and stakeholders

Documentation & Best Practices

• Develop and maintain detailed technical documentation for ETL processes and architectures

• Establish and enforce best practices for data handling, ETL development, performance, and security

• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field,
  or equivalent work experience (year-for-year) including SOA and Microsoft Azure Cloud Solutions

• 7 years of experience in ETL development and data engineering

• 3 years of hands-on experience with:

  • Azure Data Factory (ADF)

  • Azure Databricks

  • Azure Synapse Analytics

  • Azure Purview

• Proven experience designing and optimizing large-scale, high-availability ETL pipelines

• Strong expertise in Spark, Python, and/or Scala

• Advanced SQL skills and experience with complex data models

• In-depth knowledge of data governance, security, and RBAC in Azure

• Ability to design secure, resilient, and compliant ETL architectures

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Azure certifications, such as:

  • Azure Data Engineer Associate

  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert

  • Azure Fundamentals

• Azure Databricks Data Engineer Associate Certification

Why Join This Initiative

• Work on a high-impact, mission-critical data platform

• Architect enterprise-scale Azure data solutions

• Influence data governance, standards, and long-term architecture

• Collaborate with experienced technical and business teams