Data Architect - Microsoft Fabric

Description
Role Summary:
Company is undergoing a critical transformation of its data and analytics ecosystem, anchored by the migration of its Point of Sale (POS) platform from Navex/DST to AutoLeap and the adoption of Microsoft Fabric as the enterprise data platform.
We are seeking a hands-on Microsoft Fabric Architect / Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the end-to-end design, build, and rollout of our next-generation data platform. This role will be responsible for ensuring a scalable, high-quality, and business-critical data foundation supporting franchise operations, financial reporting, and external integrations.
This is a high-impact, high-visibility role requiring both deep technical expertise and strong leadership across business and engineering stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Data Platform Architecture & Strategy
Design and own the end-to-end Microsoft Fabric architecture, including:
Data ingestion from AutoLeap (Postgres, APIs)
Lakehouse design using medallion architecture (Bronze / Silver / Gold)
Semantic modeling and Power BI integration strategy
Define scalable patterns for:
Incremental processing and change data capture (CDC)
Global identifiers (customer, vehicle, store)
Data governance, lineage, and auditing
Establish platform standards and best practices to support long-term scalability
Data Engineering & Integration
Lead implementation of:
Fabric Pipelines
Notebooks (Spark/PySpark)
Data transformations and conformance layers
Oversee consolidation of legacy SQL Server data sources (ICDB, DME) into a single unified lakehouse
Ensure readiness for downstream consumers including:
Power BI reporting
SAP, CRM, and operational systems
External partners and data providers
Business Requirements & Data Modeling
Partner with stakeholders across business and technology teams to:
Gather and structure data requirements
Define canonical POS data models
Translate business needs into scalable data products
Validate and map AutoLeap source data to target data structures
Data Quality, Testing & Validation
Define and execute robust validation frameworks including:
Data reconciliation against legacy systems
Completeness and accuracy checks
Performance and SLA validation
Develop formal testing strategies and acceptance criteria
Leadership & Enablement
Act as a technical leader and advisor across the organization
Mentor and upskill internal teams through:
Pair programming and solution design sessions
Documentation of frameworks and patterns
Drive alignment across engineering, analytics, and business stakeholders
Required Qualifications
Core Experience
7-12+ years in data engineering, architecture, or platform roles
Deep, hands-on expertise with Microsoft Fabric, including:
Lakehouses
Fabric Pipelines
Spark / PySpark notebooks
Semantic models and Power BI
Strong experience with modern data architectures:
Lakehouse patterns
Medallion architecture
Distributed data processing
Technical Expertise
Experience with:
API-based ingestion and relational data sources (Postgres preferred)
Designing enterprise data models and data products
Hybrid data ecosystems (analytics + operational integrations)
Familiarity with:
Azure data ecosystem
Data governance and lineage tools
Performance optimization at scale
Domain & Delivery Experience
Experience working with transaction-heavy systems (POS, retail, franchise, automotive, or similar)
Proven success leading system-of-record data migrations or platform transformations
Experience supporting both:
Internal analytics/reporting use cases
External data distribution (partners, vendors)
Leadership & Soft Skills
Ability to operate independently in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
Strong communication skills across:
Technical teams
Business stakeholders
Comfortable balancing roles as:
Architect
Hands-on builder
Mentor / educator
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience implementing Microsoft Fabric in production environments
Experience modernizing from legacy SQL Server data platforms
Familiarity with franchise or multi-location business models
Skills
microsoft, lakehouse, Data, Data architecture, api
Top Skills Details
microsoft,lakehouse,Data
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Microsoft Fabric
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $75.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 2026.

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