Dexian || Cloud Data Architect || Chicago, IL // Local preferred

Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Alliance IT, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!Job Title: Senior Cloud Integration Architect / Data ArchitectLocation: Chicago, ILUnfortunately, I can''t get remote approval from the client. Candidates will need to be comfortable going onsite 3x per week in Chicago will consider candidates relocating, but priority/preference is going to be candidates living in Illinois Interview Process: 15 minute screening with the manager, 2nd round with some of the technical leads that they will partner withRole Summary:We are hiring a senior engineer/architect to design and deliver integration patterns for the FX platform across Azure and on?prem environments.This role is responsible for both defining how systems should work together and making sure those designs are actually implemented. The work includes designing event-driven integrations, defining data and event models, and guiding delivery across multiple teams.Responsibilities:Define platform-level approaches for:Canonical event and data modelsIntegration contracts between systemsData modeling approaches (including event-based and relational patterns, and data vault where it makes sense)Design Azure-based services for ingestion, processing, and downstream integration (i.e. Azure Container Apps, AKS, etc)Own hybrid integration architecture, including networking, security, and deployment patterns between Azure and on?prem systemsDesign event-driven integration patterns using on prem or cloud based messaging tools depending on the use caseProduce architecture documentation (SDDs, connectivity, security, DR, and observability) that can move through governance reviews without reworkWork with multiple teams to align on integration patterns and resolve gaps that affect deliveryContribute hands-on where needed (building services, troubleshooting, validating integrations)Required ExperienceExperience designing and delivering distributed, event-driven systemsHands-on experience with Kafka, Azure Service Bus, and Azure Event HubsStrong DBMS background: SQL Server, Postgres, Oracle, etcStrong experience with Azure services, including:Azure Container Apps or AKSStorage / ADLSKey Vault and ACRMonitoring (Application Insights, Log Analytics)Networking (private endpoints, DNS, hybrid connectivity)Experience defining integration patterns and data models across systemsAbility to create clear, implementation-ready architecture and design documentationNice to HaveDatabricksSnowflakeExperience working with enterprise governance processes (architecture reviews, permits)Development background preferred (java/python or similar)