Remote, Azure Data Architect/Cloud Solution Architect - Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTIONWe are looking for a highly experienced Cloud Solution Architect (Azure ) to support our core engineering team by designing and implementing scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud-based data solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Microsoft Azure ecosystem, Microsoft Fabric, PySpark, and modern data lakehouse architecture using ADLS Gen1/Gen2 and Delta tables.This role requires close collaboration with engineering leadership to define architecture standards, improve platform performance, andsupport CI/CD best practices.Key Responsibilities• Design end-to-end cloud data architecture leveraging Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric• Architect scalable data Lakehouse solutions using ADLS Gen1/Gen2 and Delta Tables• Develop and optimize PySpark-based data processing pipelines• Define architecture standards for data ingestion, transformation, and storage• Implement CI/CD pipelines for data engineering workflows• Provide guidance on cloud networking architecture and security best practices• Collaborate with engineering teams to improve platform scalability and reliability• Support migration and modernization of legacy data platforms to Azure• Ensure best practices for performance optimization, cost optimization, and governance• Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutionsEXPERTISE AND QUALIFICATIONSRequired Skills & Experience• 8+ years of experience in Data Engineering / Cloud Architecture• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure• Expertise in Microsoft Fabric• Strong experience with PySpark• Experience working with Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen1 & Gen2)• Hands-on experience with Delta Lake / Delta Tables• Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, etc.)• Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts• Experience designing enterprise-scale data platforms• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skillsPreferred Qualifications• Experience in lakehouse architecture• Knowledge of data governance and security best practices• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect, Azure Data Engineer)• Experience working in enterprise engineering environments• Exposure to Databricks is a plus“Taras Technology, LLC is an EEO/AA Employer: women, minorities, the disabled and veterans are encouraged to apply”