Azure Synapse Migration Architect (Part-Time)
(Remote, Part-time Position) Company Information: NexGen Technologies, Inc. is a leading IT services firm specializing in delivering innovative, high-quality solutions to our federal government clients. Our core competencies include IT professional support services, software development, cloud services, IT Operations, Agile project management, and GIS services. Job Summary: NexGen Technologies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Azure Synapse Migration Architect with proven expertise in migrating from Oracle Analytic Server to Microsoft Azure Federal environments. The ideal candidate will lead architecture, design, and implementation of advanced reporting, analytics, and data integration solutions leveraging Microsoft’s data platform tools. You will collaborate closely with subject matter experts, technical leads, project managers, and other stakeholders to ensure high-quality deliverables that meet functional, security, and compliance requirements. This is a remote position with occasional on-camera meetings. Supervisory Responsibilities: • There are no supervisory responsibilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities (as assigned): • Architect and lead the migration of existing analytics and reporting solutions from Oracle Analytic Server (OAS) to Azure Synapse within Azure Federal cloud environments. • Lead design of modern reporting solutions in Power BI and other Azure services. • Develop and optimize Power BI reports, dashboards, and datasets to provide actionable insights for government stakeholders. • Lead report rationalization and usage analysis to support consolidation, where possible • Design scalable data pipelines, data models, and integration frameworks aligned with federal compliance and security requirements. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a SAFe Agile framework. • Ensure all solutions adhere to federal data governance, quality, security, and compliance standards. • Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and best practices for BI and analytics implementation. • Other duties may be assigned. Technical Skills: • 8+ years of experience in data architecture, business intelligence, and analytics. • Demonstrable experience migrating OAS solutions to Azure Synapse (preferably in FedRAMP environments) • Deep expertise with MS Power BI (data modeling, DAX, visualization best practices) and MS Synapse Analytics (data warehousing, pipelines, security models). • Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, and related Azure data services. • Strong understanding of federal cloud compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA, etc.). • Experience working in SAFe Agile or other scaled Agile environments. Desired Skills: • Prior experience supporting federal government agencies. • ETL / Data Integration (Informatica, ADF, incremental loads) Additional Requirements: • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical details into business value. • High attention to detail and commitment to code quality, system documentation, and secure application lifecycle management. • Demonstrated leadership in delivering secure, high-performing web applications in federal or large-scale environments. • Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) and experience working in fast-paced, iterative development cycles. • The successful candidate will also be able to pass background screening prior to employment. • US Citizenship, or legal permanent residence, or US work authorization with minimum 3 years of continuous US presence is required due to federal contract requirements. Education: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience). Certifications (Preferred): • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect, or Power BI certification. Physical Requirements: • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. • Must be able to consistently use a keyboard, mouse, computer, and other office productivity tools. • Must be able to speak and hear using online meeting tools such as Zoom and Teams and be comfortable on and off camera for videoconferencing calls. • For remote positions, a minimum standard internet speed for optimal performance of 50 x 25 (50 mbps download x 25 mbps upload) is required. • For remote positions, a dedicated workspace, free from ongoing interruptions, is required to protect sensitive but unclassified federal information. Compensation: $75 per hour to $90 per hour (The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions.) NexGen Technologies, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer. (Last Revision: 2025-08-28) Job Type: Part-time Pay: $75.00 - $90.00 per hour Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job