Data Architect II - Microsoft Fabric &
Sun Chemical· enterprise· Chemicals· Oct 21, 2026 · 6d ago
Cincinnati, OH, US, 45232
In office
Full-time
Senior
$120K–$176K est.
5+ years exp
Job description
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
About the Opportunity
Are you ready to lead transformative data architecture initiatives at a global scale?
Sun Chemical is seeking an experienced Data Architect II to join our Corporate IT team and drive the modernization of our enterprise data ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity to architect cutting-edge solutions that bridge SAP, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI, enabling advanced analytics and business intelligence across our organization.
Essential Job Functions:
Solution Architecture & Design
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Define high-level architecture that enables seamless integration of SAP and additional data sources into the Microsoft Fabric environment, ensuring robust data flow and interoperability.
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Design and manage Microsoft Fabric workspaces, establishing reliable and efficient connectivity across SAP, Azure, and Fabric components to support unified data access and advanced analytics capabilities.
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Leverage SAP BTP DataSphere and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) to create integrated analytics solutions.
Data Integration & Management
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Implement data integration into Fabric Lakehouse, Warehouse, and Synapse Engineering.
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Design and build Azure Data Factory pipelines for data ingestion and transformation.
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Ensure data security and governance at storage and reporting layers.
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Oversee batch and incremental data loads, tuning performance to meet SLAs
Reporting & Analytics
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Develop Power BI semantic layers and maintain Power BI reports, including paginated and interactive dashboards.
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Support the migration of Cognos solutions into Power BI.
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Support self-service analytics and ad-hoc reporting for business users.
Technical Leadership
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Provide expertise and guidance on SAP analytics roadmap (S/4HANA Embedded Analytics, SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud).
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Lead pilot projects and migrations (e.g., Cognos to Power BI, SQL DW to Fabric OneLake).
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Collaborate with stakeholders across all business levels and our Accenture partners
Education & Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field required.
Technical Experience
• 5 years of progressive IT experience, with a minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric (Workspace, Lakehouse, Warehouse, and Data Engineering).
• Proven expertise architecting solutions with SAP (ECC and S/4HANA), Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI, including a strong understanding of SAP data structures, business processes, and their integration within enterprise analytics platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and cloud data services.
• Expert-level skills in data modelling, ETL processes, and semantic layer design.
• Advanced programming capabilities in SQL (T-SQL/Spark SQL), Python, and PySpark.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI (Desktop and Service), DAX, Power Query, and performance tuning.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Log Analytics, Microsoft Purview, and CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps.
• Solid understanding of data governance, security, and compliance within enterprise environments.
Skills & Competencies
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical business stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams effectively.
• Advanced project management skills, including requirements gathering, technical specification writing, effort estimation, resource planning, and risk management to ensure successful project delivery.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with experience coordinating and leading meetings with senior business stakeholders.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders on progress and priorities.
BENEFITS
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.
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Dental
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401(K)
Paid Time Off