{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8ed164e4a32b21836ed71a2b","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8ed164e4a32b21836ed71a2b","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8ed164e4a32b21836ed71a2b","title":"Cloud Data Architect","description":"Cloud Data Architect\r\nSan Jose, CA (100% Onsite) | 6+ Month Contract | $60-$80/hr (W2 or C2C)\r\nAzure Data Architect | Databricks | Spark/PySpark | Python | Synapse | Data Governance\r\nWe're seeking a hands-on Cloud Data Architect to lead the design and evolution of enterprise Azure data platforms supporting analytics, AI, and business intelligence initiatives. This role combines architecture ownership with hands-on Databricks and Spark development in a highly visible enterprise environment.\r\nMUST HAVES:\r\nBachelor's Degree in Computer Science (required)\r\n7+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, or Enterprise Analytics\r\n3+ years of experience designing cloud-based data architectures\r\nStrong Azure experience including: Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Databricks\r\nStrong data modeling, schema design, and metadata management experience\r\nHands-on experience with Spark and Databricks\r\nStrong Python and SQL skills\r\nExperience creating architecture documentation, system diagrams, and data flow diagrams\r\nAbility to work onsite in San Jose, CA 5 days per week\r\nNICE TO HAVE:Unity Catalog, Purview, Collibra, DataHub, or similar governance tools\r\nAirflow or dbt\r\nData lineage and metadata automation experience\r\nCI/CD and modern data platform practices\r\nData security and governance experience\r\nExperience with AI, machine learning, or enterprise data platforms\r\nRESPONSIBILITIES:\r\nCLOUD DATA ARCHITECTURE & STRATEGYArchitect and optimize cloud-based data lakehouse and warehouse solutions that support analytics, machine learning, and enterprise integration needs.\r\nDefine scalable and reusable data frameworks for ingestion, curation, transformation, and consumption.\r\nEvaluate and integrate Azure cloud services (e.g., Databricks, Data Lake, Event Hubs) to deliver high-performance data solutions.\r\nImplement architectural standards that ensure consistency, interoperability, security, and compliance across the data environment.\r\nPartner with engineering and business stakeholders to align architectural decisions with organizational objectives and KPIs.\r\nDrive architectural reviews, proof-of-concepts, and recommendations for future-state cloud data patterns.\r\nMETADATA, GOVERNANCE, & LINEAGEDesign and operationalize metadata-driven architectures that improve discoverability, lineage tracking, and data quality monitoring.\r\nCollaborate with governance and engineering teams to implement active metadata approaches, enabling dynamic data cataloging and lineage visibility across pipelines.\r\nDefine and enforce standards for metadata capture, schema management, and classification in alignment with enterprise data governance policies.\r\nIntegrate data catalog tools and frameworks (e.g., Unity Catalog, Purview, or Collibra) with cloud ecosystems for automated metadata flow.\r\nEnsure consistent application of metadata structures across ingestion, transformation, and consumption layers.\r\nDIAGRAMMING, DOCUMENTATION & TECHNICAL CLARITYProduce detailed architecture artifacts, including data flow diagrams, system blueprints, and logical/physical data models.\r\nCommunicate technical concepts clearly through visualization tools like Lucidchart, Visio, or Draw.io.\r\nMaintain robust documentation of architecture decisions, integration patterns, and system dependencies.\r\nSupport cross-functional collaboration by sharing architecture roadmaps and data lineage documentation.\r\nHANDS-ON IMPLEMENTATION & OPTIMIZATIONContribute to the design and implementation of distributed data pipelines using Databricks and Spark.\r\nApply advanced optimization principles for performance, cost, and scalability across compute and storage layers.\r\nTroubleshoot data latency, integrity, and transform issues across multi-environment pipelines.\r\nImplement modernization best practices such as CI/CD automation, schema evolution management, and pipeline observability.\r\nPartner with DevOps and platform teams to ensure maintainability and resilience of deployed solutions.\r\nBENEFITS:\r\nEligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & vision\r\nCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\r\n401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\r\nLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\r\nShort and long-term disability\r\nHealth Spending Account (HSA)\r\nTransportation benefits\r\nEmployee Assistance Program\r\nTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)\r\nNOTE:This posting is for an existing vacancy.\r\nExperience Level:Expert Level\r\nJob Type & Location\r\nThis is a Contract position based out of San Jose, CA.\r\nPay and Benefits\r\nThe pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/hr.\r\nEligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)\r\nWorkplace Type\r\nThis is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.\r\nApplication Deadline\r\nThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.About TEKsystemsWe're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global ServicesWe're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. 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Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & vision\r\nCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\r\n401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\r\nLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\r\nShort and long-term disability\r\nHealth Spending Account (HSA)\r\nTransportation benefits\r\nEmployee Assistance Program\r\nTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)\r\nNOTE:This posting is for an existing vacancy.\r\nExperience Level:Expert Level\r\nJob Type & Location\r\nThis is a Contract position based out of San Jose, CA.\r\nPay and Benefits\r\nThe pay range for this position is $60.00 - $80.00/hr.\r\nEligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)\r\nWorkplace Type\r\nThis is a fully onsite position in San Jose,CA.\r\nApplication Deadline\r\nThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.About TEKsystemsWe're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global ServicesWe're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Massachusetts Lie Detector:It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. 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