Data Architect (Data & AI)

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Join Our Innovative Team at Concurrency

At Concurrency, innovation is at our core. We're not just tech consultants; we are forward-thinking visionaries dedicated to challenging the status quo. Our team is known for pushing boundaries and transforming ideas into real-world solutions. As a Microsoft Gold Partner, ServiceNow Elite Partner, and a multiple Partner of the Year award winner, Concurrency represents excellence. If you're passionate about revolutionizing technology and delivering impactful solutions, come join us as a catalyst for change.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a skilled Full Stack Data Architect to elevate our Data & AI team. Your mission will include designing data-intensive applications using Azure, aligning with customer business goals, and setting the technical direction for our group. The ideal candidate will excel in modern data solution creation, thrive in fast-paced environments, and work across the entire data stack from initial requirements to system design and implementation. You'll collaborate with a high-performance engineering team and report directly to the Practice Manager of Data & AI, significantly influencing our technical and strategic direction.

Role Responsibilities

  • Identify and address customer needs with tailored data engineering solutions.
  • Lead the design, strategy, and implementation of data architectures for customer projects.
  • Simplify complex ideas for diverse audiences.
  • Navigate uncertainty between current and future states.
  • Advise Concurrency leadership on technical strategies to expand market presence in D&AI.
  • Mentor team members and uphold high standards in data engineering and system design.
  • Share thought leadership content on GitHub, LinkedIn, blogs, or YouTube to educate and attract target customers.
  • Lead requirements gathering workshops for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Manage any stage of the data software development lifecycle confidently.
  • Propose improvements by challenging the status quo.
  • Embrace challenges and show resilience in the face of failure.

Required Skills and Experience

  • Proficiency in Python 3.8+, SQL, PySpark.
  • Experience with Azure Data Management Landing Zones, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure SQL DB, and Azure Cosmos DB.
  • Apply Domain-Driven Design for optimal Azure architecture and enable data product interoperability.
  • Develop enterprise data strategies balancing trade-offs, organizational structure, tech maturity, and strategic objectives.
  • Expertise in CI/CD in Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, containerization, and automation.
  • Design scalable data warehouses and manage complex data pipelines.
  • Implement data governance, including data contracts, MDM, data catalogs, lineage, and metadata management.
  • Advanced knowledge of security protocols: IAM, Microsoft Entra ID, Azure Key Vault, encryption, and data loss prevention.
  • Proficient in tools such as GitHub, PowerShell, Azure CLI, and ARM templates.

Additional Desired Qualities

  • Microsoft MVP.
  • Strong software engineering experience.
  • Background in professional services organizations.
  • Experience in Azure Purview and Fabric implementation.
  • Understanding of data fabric and/or data mesh.
  • Proficiency in Scala, Java, Terraform.
  • Expertise in PowerBI report creation and deployment.
  • API development skills with FastAPI or Django REST framework.
  • Familiarity with MLOps infrastructure, pipelines, and automated governance.
  • Product mentality with a professional services approach.
  • Experience building Azure data infrastructure in Manufacturing, Retail, Agriculture, Education, Hospitality, or Financial Services.
  • Demonstrable thought leadership through an active GitHub, blog posts, or publications.
  • 15+ years of experience in data or system architectures.

Why You'll Love Working at Concurrency

At Concurrency, we offer a close-knit team culture where your ideas and efforts truly make a difference. You'll have the opportunity to significantly influence our technical direction and work on groundbreaking projects for enterprise clients entering the modern Data & AI space. We value diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects