Lead Azure Architect

87485
Austin, Texas
Permanent/Direct Hire
2 weeks ago
Job Title: Lead Azure Architect

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid)

Estimated Duration: Fulltime

Cloud Architect – Azure Data (Consulting)
We’re looking for a Cloud Architect to join a growing Microsoft-focused consulting practice. This is a net-new, full-time role supporting US-based client engagements, with a strong emphasis on hands-on Azure data delivery and client-facing solutioning.
Location: United States. Preference for Texas (Austin ideal). Hybrid based on client needs.
What You’ll Be Doing

  • Design, build, and optimize Azure-based data platforms and architectures
  • Lead hands-on development using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and Synapse
  • Assess current-state environments and define future-state solutions
  • Work directly with clients to understand business requirements and translate them into technical designs
  • Act as a trusted technical advisor across delivery and solution discussions
  • Support presales activities, including solution design, scoping, and effort estimates
  • Collaborate with delivery teams across multiple client engagements

What We’re Looking For

  • 7+ years of experience in Azure data engineering and architecture
  • Background in consulting or professional services
  • Comfortable balancing technical delivery and presales support
  • Confident, polished client-facing communication skills
  • Experience with SQL and modern data platforms
  • US work authorization (no sponsorship at this time)

Nice to Have

  • Microsoft Fabric experience
  • Azure certifications
  • Python, Scala, or Spark experience

This role is ideal for someone who wants to stay hands-on technically, while also influencing solution design and client strategy.
 

The pay range that the employer in good faith reasonably expects to pay for this position is between $140,000 and $165,000

Our benefits offering includes medical, dental, vision and 401k.

Tundra Technical Solutions would like to thank you for your interest in this opportunity. However, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Tundra Technical Solutions is a global workforce and technology delivery firm, ranked by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the largest in North America. At Tundra, we aren't just hiring top talent at the world's most recognizable brands; we are pioneers of social recruitment. This post is for a contract assignment. Assignment duties and duration are subject to business needs and requirements. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

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