Job Information
Huron Consulting Group Microsoft Azure Data Architect (Consulting Manager) in Houston, Texas
The Opportunity
Huron is a global consultancy that collaborates with clients to drive strategic growth, ignite innovation and navigate constant change. Through a combination of strategy, expertise and creativity, we help clients accelerate operational, digital and cultural transformation, enabling the change they need to own their future.
Join our team as the expert you are now and create your future.
Position Summary
You’ve gained valuable technical expertise in the vibrant consulting arena. But you find yourself wondering what’s next on your career agenda. You want to continue developing your current skills…but you want to step it up a notch. Huron has your answer—our Technical Manager position.
Our tech managers perform a wide range of functions such as working in conjunction with other Huron and client team members—and leading the implementation life cycle (including planning, configuration, design, build, conversion, training, go-live and post-production support). It’s a highly-dynamic position—with considerable visibility.
One trait that describes our ideal technical manager candidate is highly-capable. We seek out team players who consistently execute well-developed talents and embrace career growth. Maybe your forte involves project management methodology…or maybe complex design document creation. Perhaps you excel in end-user training development and execution…business process modification identification…or testing approaches for script development and execution. Whatever your unique talents, whatever your passion—in design, creation, and leadership—we’ve got you covered.
Qualifications
We are looking for a Microsoft Azure Data Architect to join our team and help us design, implement, and maintain cloud analytic solutions for our clients. You will be responsible for translating business requirements into technical specifications, creating, and testing cloud architectures, and ensuring compliance with security and performance standards. You will also provide guidance and support to other cloud data engineers, report developers, data scientist, and collaborate with stakeholders across the organization.
Responsibilities
Design and develop cloud analytic solutions using Microsoft Azure services, Fabric workloads and broader technologies.
Ensure adherence to best practices and standards for security, compliance, scalability, reliability, and performance.
Document and communicate solution architectures to internal and external stakeholders.
Establish and refine frameworks and tools for solution delivery, such as guardrails, automated reviews, and accelerator creation.
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to business areas, technology partners, and other domain experts.
Lead project delivery workstreams and teams.
Mentor and coach other cloud engineers and developers.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
At least 10 years of experience in cloud computing, preferably with Microsoft Azure
Strong knowledge of Azure services and features, such as Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory, Azure Storage Accounts, Azure Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Azure SQL Database, Azure Active Directory, Azure DevOps, Azure Monitor, etc.
Strong knowledge of Fabric workloads and features, such as Power BI, Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, Semantic Model, Data Factor, Data Flow, Notebooks, Data Activator, Reflex, Deployment Pipelines, Workspace, Apps, etc.
Proficient in cloud architecture design patterns and principles, such as microservices, serverless, etc.
Experience in cloud migration, integration, and deployment
Certification in Microsoft Azure, such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Developer Associate, Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Data Engineer, Fabric Engineer, Power BI Data Analyst, Azure Data Scientist, etc.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
The estimated base salary for this job is $145,000 - $170,000. The range represents a good faith estimate of the range that Huron reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of the job posting. The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to specific skills or certifications, years of experience, market changes, and required travel. This job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s annual incentive compensation program, which reflects Huron’s pay for performance philosophy. Inclusive of annual incentive compensation opportunity, the total estimated compensation range for this job is $166,750 - $212,500. The job is also eligible to participate in Huron’s benefit plans which include medical, dental and vision coverage and other wellness programs. The salary range information provided is in accordance with applicable state and local laws regarding salary transparency that are currently in effect and may be implemented in the future.
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Posting Category
Generalist
Opportunity Type
Regular
Country
United States of America
At Huron, we’re redefining what a consulting organization can be. We go beyond advice to deliver results that last. We inherit our client’s challenges as if they were our own. We help them transform for the future. We advocate. We make a difference. And we intelligently, passionately, relentlessly do great work…together.
Are you the kind of person who stands ready to jump in, roll up your sleeves and transform ideas into action? Then come discover Huron.
Whether you have years of experience or come right out of college, we invite you to explore our many opportunities. Find out how you can use your talents and develop your skills to make an impact immediately. Learn about how our culture and values provide you with the kind of environment that invites new ideas and innovation. Come see how we collaborate with each other in a culture of learning, coaching, diversity and inclusion. And hear about our unwavering commitment to make a difference in partnership with our clients, shareholders, communities and colleagues.
Huron Consulting Group offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage to employees and dependents; a 401(k) plan with a generous employer match; an employee stock purchase plan; a generous Paid Time Off policy; and paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Our Wellness Program supports employee total well-being by providing free annual health screenings and coaching, bank at work, and on-site workshops, as well as ongoing programs recognizing major events in the lives of our employees throughout the year. All benefits and programs are subject to applicable eligibility requirements.
Huron is fully committed to providing equal employment opportunity to job applicants and employees in recruitment, hiring, employment, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Huron will not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, religion, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, creed, citizenship or any other status protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. We endeavor to maintain a drug-free workplace.