Lead Data Architect-Microsoft Fabric

  • Dallas, TX
  • Posted 4 hours ago | Updated 4 hours ago

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2
Contract - 12 Month(s)
Unable to Provide Sponsorship

Skills

Microsoft Fabric
Azure Cloud
Azure Data Factory
Azure Purview
Azure DevOps

Job Details

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Lead Data Architect to define, design, and guide the implementation of scalable, secure, and future-proof data platform solutions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Azure-based architectures, including lakehouse models and data governance tools, and will be responsible for aligning data strategies with business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design and implementation of Microsoft Fabric-based lakehouse architectures
Define best practices for ingestion, transformation, data governance, and identity management.
Lead architectural planning, stakeholder alignment, and solution roadmapping.
Establish frameworks for data quality, lineage, tagging, and compliance.
Support DevOps practices for automated deployments and CI/CD pipelines.
Guide engineering teams on best practices for CI/CD, metadata tagging, and Medallion architecture.
Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in data architecture, with at least 2 3 years on Azure and Microsoft Fabric.
Strong knowledge of modern data architecture patterns (e.g., medallion, lakehouse).
Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Purview, Entra ID, and RBAC.
Proven leadership in cross-functional project delivery and stakeholder communication.

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