Data Architect Enterprise Data & Cloud Strategy

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Role: Data Architect Enterprise Data & Cloud Strategy

Location: Irving, TX (4 Days Onsite, Friday Remote)

Duration: Full Time

Interview: VIDOE

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Technical Qualifications

• 12 15 years in enterprise data architecture and cloud analytics.
• Expertise in data modeling, schema design, and large-scale data systems.
• Advanced hands-on experience with ADF, Azure SQL, Synapse, and ADLS Gen2.
• Strong SQL Server background with performance tuning expertise.
• Experience with DB2/iSeries data structures and migration.
• Familiarity with Cosmos DB/NoSQL and Databricks/PySpark.
  
  

Preferred

• Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure-as-Code (ARM/Bicep/Terraform).
• Azure Entra ID and least privilege security architecture.
• Azure cost governance and optimization.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Fabric.
  
  

Overview

Seeking an experienced Data Architect (12 15 years) to lead enterprise data architecture, cloud modernization, post-merger data integration, and Microsoft Fabric/Azure data platform initiatives.

Technical Stack

• Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Pipelines, Semantic Models)
• Azure Data Factory (ADF)
• Azure SQL Database
• Azure Synapse Analytics
• Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (ADLS Gen2)
• Power BI
• SQL Server
• DB2 / iSeries
• Cosmos DB
• Databricks / PySpark
• Azure DevOps
• CI/CD Pipelines
• ARM, Bicep, Terraform
• Azure Entra ID
• New Relic
• Control-M
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Architect enterprise data platforms across On-Prem, Azure, and Microsoft Fabric.
• Design scalable Lakehouse solutions using Bronze/Silver/Gold architecture.
• Lead post-acquisition data integration, platform consolidation, and MDM initiatives.
• Define governance, security, data quality, lineage, and compliance standards.
• Oversee Power BI, Fabric, SQL Server, and DB2 environments.
• Drive CI/CD, DevOps, monitoring, and cloud modernization strategies.
• Provide technical leadership across Data Engineering, BI, and DBA teams.
  
  

Required Experience

• 12 15 years in Data Architecture, Data Warehousing, and Cloud Analytics.
• Strong expertise in Data Modeling, Enterprise Architecture, and Large-Scale Data Platforms.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Services, SQL Server, and Microsoft Fabric.
• Experience with ERP/CRM integrations, MDM, governance, and enterprise analytics.
  
  

Preferred

• Microsoft Fabric expertise
• Databricks/PySpark
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, ARM, Bicep)
• Azure Security & Cost Optimization