Overview
On Site
140k - 160k
Full Time
Skills
Auditing
Analytics
Data Architecture
Finance
Public Sector
Customer Facing
Communication
Cloud Computing
Financial Software
IBM
Visualization
Reporting
Dashboard
Management
DevOps
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Documentation
TOGAF
Modeling
Microsoft Visio
IO
Confluence
Transact-SQL
PySpark
Data Lake
Microsoft Power BI
Enterprise Resource Planning
ODBC
Flat File
Scheduling
Encryption
RBAC
Access Control
Microsoft Azure
Regulatory Compliance
Sarbanes-Oxley
HIPAA
NIST 800-53
Data Governance
Microsoft
Meta-data Management
Insurance
SAP BASIS
Job Details
We are seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of a secure, governed, and audit-ready Azure-based data platform supporting enterprise and public sector clients. This role requires deep expertise in Microsoft Azure services, data ingestion, governance, metadata management, and cross-platform integration.
You will architect a centralized data lake and analytics environment leveraging Microsoft Fabric, enabling ingestion from diverse source systems and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The platform will support downstream analytics, compliance, and monitoring while integrating with ERP systems, legacy platforms, and external data sources.
Required Skills & Experience
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You will architect a centralized data lake and analytics environment leveraging Microsoft Fabric, enabling ingestion from diverse source systems and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The platform will support downstream analytics, compliance, and monitoring while integrating with ERP systems, legacy platforms, and external data sources.
Required Skills & Experience
- 8+ years of experience in Data Architecture, including recent Azure-native projects
- 3+ years architecting secure, compliant solutions for regulated industries or government
- Strong knowledge of metadata strategy, lineage, and governance frameworks
- Experience integrating ERP, financial, or public sector systems a plus
- Excellent client-facing communication and documentation skills
- Preferred: Microsoft Azure certifications (Solutions Architect / Data Engineer)
- Cloud & Architecture: Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Fabric, Synapse, Data Factory
- Data Governance: Microsoft Purview, Azure Policy, metadata frameworks
- Security & Compliance: Azure Key Vault, RBAC, Private Endpoints, SOX, HIPAA, NIST 800-53
- Integrations: ERP/financial systems, ODBC connectors, legacy/IBM data sources, flat-file ingestion
- Visualization & Reporting: Power BI (datasets, dashboards, workspace management)
- Monitoring & Operations: Azure Monitor, Application Insights, Azure DevOps CI/CD
- Documentation: TOGAF-aligned modeling, Visio/Draw.io, Confluence/Wiki
- Languages: T-SQL, PySpark, KQL preferred
- Define and design end-to-end Azure data lake architecture using Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, Data Factory, Synapse, Power BI).
- Develop integration strategies with ERP, ODBC, legacy, and flat-file systems.
- Architect secure ingestion pipelines with refresh scheduling, delta detection, and lineage tracking.
- Implement encryption, RBAC, and secure access controls using Azure Key Vault, Private Endpoints, and Entra ID.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (e.g., SOX, HIPAA, NIST 800-53, IITAA).
- Lead data governance implementation via Microsoft Purview or equivalent tools for metadata tagging and classification.
- Bonus eligible
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Time
- Stock Options
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