Job description

Title: Data Architect Location: DFW (Hybrid) What Makes This Opportunity Attractive Our client is investing heavily in its enterprise data strategy and modern data platform. This individual will serve as one of the key architects responsible for helping define the company's long-term data vision, modernization roadmap, governance framework, and post-acquisition data integration strategy. The role is highly strategic and will have significant influence across Data Engineering, BI, DBA, Security, and business stakeholders. Target Candidate Profile We're looking for senior-level Data Architects with 12-15+ years of experience designing and governing enterprise-scale data platforms. Strong candidates will have experience in: • Enterprise Data Architecture • Microsoft Azure Data Platform • Microsoft Fabric • Data Lake / Lakehouse Architectures • Enterprise Data Modeling • Master Data Management (MDM) • Data Governance & Security • Cloud Modernization • Post-Merger Data Integration • Data Platform Consolidation • SQL Server Architecture • DB2/iSeries Modernization • Azure DevOps / CI-CD • Enterprise Analytics & BI Platforms Key Technical Requirements Candidates should bring deep expertise with: • Azure Data Factory (ADF) • Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (ADLS) • Azure SQL • Synapse Analytics • Microsoft Fabric • Power BI • SQL Server • Data Modeling & Canonical Data Design • Data Governance & Metadata Management Additional experience with the following is highly desirable: • Databricks / PySpark • Cosmos DB / NoSQL • Azure DevOps • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM) • Entra ID Security Architecture • New Relic • Control-M What the Hiring Manager Is Really Looking For Beyond technical skills, the Hiring Manager is focused on finding someone who has successfully: • Designed enterprise-scale modern data platforms • Led Azure and/or Microsoft Fabric transformations • Built Lakehouse environments using Bronze / Silver / Gold architecture patterns • Consolidated data assets following mergers or acquisitions • Developed Master Data Management strategies and canonical data models • Established governance, lineage, security, and data quality frameworks • Influenced senior stakeholders across multiple technology teams • Driven modernization initiatives while balancing business needs and technical standards Candidates who can clearly articulate the business impact of their architectural decisions and who have experience operating at both a strategic and hands-on level will be especially attractive. Ideal Backgrounds We'd love to see candidates coming from organizations with large-scale enterprise data environments such as: • Distribution & Logistics • Manufacturing • Retail • Supply Chain • Transportation • Financial Services • Healthcare • Large Enterprise Microsoft Shops

Requirements

Must-haves

Title: Data Architect
Location: DFW (Hybrid)
What Makes This Opportunity Attractive
The role is highly strategic and will have significant influence across Data Engineering, BI, DBA, Security, and business stakeholders.
Target Candidate Profile
We're looking for senior-level Data Architects with 12-15+ years of experience designing and governing enterprise-scale data platforms.
Enterprise Data Architecture
Microsoft Azure Data Platform
Microsoft Fabric
Data Lake / Lakehouse Architectures
Enterprise Data Modeling
Master Data Management (MDM)
Data Governance & Security
Cloud Modernization
Post-Merger Data Integration
Data Platform Consolidation
SQL Server Architecture
DB2/iSeries Modernization
Azure DevOps / CI-CD
Enterprise Analytics & BI Platforms
Key Technical Requirements
Azure Data Factory (ADF)
Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2 (ADLS)
Synapse Analytics

Nice-to-haves

None flagged.

Application prep

Use the role’s language and application details while tailoring your materials.

Keywords to mirror

azuresql

Platform: bullhorn
Effort: medium

Benefits

Benefits detected in the listing.

Vision