Azure Cloud Architect (With Cosmos DB ) ____ Chicago, IL (Onsite) ____ Contract
Azure Cloud Architect (With Cosmos DB ) ____ Chicago, IL (Onsite) ____ Contract
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Job Title: Azure Cloud Architect Cosmos DB Specialist
Location: Chicago IL (100% Onsite)
Long Term Contract
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Azure Cloud Architect with deep expertise in Cosmos DB and NoSQL-based cloud data migrations to join our cloud transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will be hands-on with Python coding skilled in database architecture and migration and capable of leading complex data modernization efforts particularly from MarkLogic to Cosmos DB.
Key Responsibilities:
- Architect and implement cloud-native solutions on Microsoft Azure focusing on Cosmos DB data services and scalable application design.
- Lead or contribute to data migration efforts from MarkLogic DB to Azure Cosmos DB.
- Develop and optimize data access layers using Cosmos DB SDKs APIs and Python.
- Collaborate with business and technical teams to understand objectives design system requirements and deliver scalable solutions.
- Evaluate recommend and integrate emerging data technologies and patterns into enterprise systems.
- Ensure robust database design modeling and performance tuning practices.
- Guide data governance security and compliance best practices across cloud-hosted systems.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams stakeholders and vendors to ensure delivery milestones are met.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 12-15 years of IT experience with 5-8 years in Azure architecture and data services.
- Proven expertise in Cosmos DB (NoSQL): schema design indexing partitioning performance optimization.
- Strong Python programming skills for automation data transformation and SDK integrations.
- Hands-on experience in migrating data from MarkLogic (or similar NoSQL DB) to Cosmos DB.
- Solid experience in SQL and relational database systems.
- Proficiency in data warehousing concepts ETL pipelines and data modeling.
- Experience designing and optimizing cloud-native database architectures.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
Nice to Have:
- Exposure to Azure Data Factory Azure Functions or other Azure-native tools for data integration.
- Experience with big data ecosystems or hybrid data platform strategies.
Employment Type
Full-time
