Analytica is hiring a
Azure Data Solutions Architect

Summary

The job is for a remote Azure Data Solutions Architect at Analytica to support federal government enterprise data programs. The ideal candidate will lead the architecture and implementation of cloud and on-prem data solutions, collaborate with stakeholders, design database solutions, and serve as a client-facing solutions presenter.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Data Science, or equivalent area
• 8+ years of data engineering and/or data warehousing experience
• Relevant Azure certifications, e.g., Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect
• 5+ years of experience migrating structured and unstructured data to data lakes and data warehouses
• 5+ years of experience provisioning, implementing, and maintaining data lakes
• 3+ years of experience with major data visualization platforms, e.g. PowerBI, Tableau
• 3+ years of experience using scripting languages to automate tasks in Azure, e.g., PowerShell, or Python
• 4+ years of deep experience building off-prem data solutions (Azure or equivalent cloud using cloud database technologies for data ingestion, data storage, real-time processing, and analytics)
• 3+ years of experience with Azure monitoring and logging solutions, e.g., Azure Log Analytics and Azure Monitor and Application Insights
• Experience with Azure Fabric highly preferred
• Proficient at creating training materials and detailed technical documentation
• Experience working within Agile methodology and development, DevOps and using version control platforms e.g., GitHub
• Have domain knowledge of standard data methodologies (DMBOK, NIST etc)
• Team player and the ability to work effectively within a group as well as self-motivated with minimal supervision
• Excellent problem solving, collaboration, and communication skills
• US Citizen with ability to secure a US Federal Clearance

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with federal client stakeholders and technical staff to ensure data architecture approaches and implementation maximize the value, accessibility, and security of client data both private and published
• Design and develop enterprise-wide database solutions utilizing Azure cloud technologies to meet a diverse set of federal analytics, reporting and operating requirements (e.g. Human Capital)
• Design and aid in the implementation of scalable cloud microservices database migrations strategy
• Design and aid in the development of statistical models and predictive analytics
• Design and aid in the development of data management and governance procedures
• Understand technical issues in using analytical tools and assess tools risks and opportunities to an organization
• Serve as a client-facing solutions presenter in the introduction and adoption of microservices
• Serve as a subject matter expert in an on-prem and cloud hybrid platform; research, analyze, recommend and select technical approaches for solving exciting, complex development and integration challenges
• Implement and maintain data in on-prem and cloud environments, maintain efficiency, ensure high availability, troubleshoot and resolve database performance issues and conduct performance tuning
• Provide technical expertise and hands-on support in the consolidation and migration of databases and datastores to new platforms
• Mentor and develop more junior staff through teaching, empowering, and influencing technical and consulting skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for bonuses
• Employer-paid health care
• Training and development funds
• 401k match