Senior Data Architect
Core
Define, govern, and lead the organization's enterprise data strategy, architecture roadmap, and cloud data modernization initiatives to ensure data assets are secure, trusted, and aligned with business objectives.
Role type
Senior IC enterprise data architect (cloud strategy & modernization)
Builds
Scalable, secure, high-performing cloud-based data solutions (Microsoft Fabric/Azure) supporting operational reporting, business intelligence, advanced analytics, and AI.
Domain
Higher education business school / Enterprise data & cloud architecture
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Enterprise data architecture strategy, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake Storage, Power BI, Data warehouse/lakehouse design, Data modeling (conceptual/logical/physical), ETL/ELT frameworks, DataOps, Cloud migration leadership, FinOps
Preferred skills
Master's degree, Microsoft Certified Fabric Data Engineer, Generative AI platform design, Event-driven architectures, Azure DevOps/CI/CD pipelines
Technologies
Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake Storage, Power BI, OneLake, SQL, Python, Spark, Azure DevOps, GitHub
Responsibilities
Develop and execute enterprise data architecture strategy and multi-year roadmap; Lead design and optimization of enterprise cloud data platforms; Architect scalable data warehouse, lakehouse, and data mesh solutions; Establish and enforce enterprise standards, governance policies, and data lineage practices; Lead enterprise data modernization and migration from legacy to cloud-native architectures; Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural guidance to data engineers and developers; Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions for AI readiness and cost efficiency.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership