Data Architect

Peter Millar

$100K — $140K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of experience with Master Data Management (MDM) frameworks
  • 5+ years of experience specifically with Azure Synapse Analytics
  • Expertise in Microsoft Azure Technologies including Lakehouse and Data Factory
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain an enterprise architecture roadmap aligned with business strategy
  • Define reference architectures for Microsoft tools like Fabric, Synapse, Prophisee, and Purview
  • Implement Medallion Layer architecture across the enterprise
  • Lead the adoption of Microsoft Purview for governance and metadata management
  • Drive the enterprise-wide MDM strategy and implementation patterns
  • Provide architectural guidance to engineers and third-party vendors
  • Mentor teams on modern architecture practices

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • Collaborative work environment with passionate colleagues
  • Involvement in meaningful projects that impact the organization
  • Access to cutting-edge Microsoft technologies for enterprise architecture
  • Support for employee wellness and work-life balance
Full Job Description
The Data Architect role focuses on defining and governing enterprise-wide system architecture and data integration patterns using Microsoft technology, such as Fabric, Azure Synapse, Master Data Management (MDM) platforms such as Prophisee, and Microsoft Purview. The Enterprise Architect will work closely with executives, business stakeholders, and technical leaders to ensure that our enterprise architecture is consistent, governed, and aligned with organizational strategy while enabling engineers to implement scalable, production-grade solutions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Develop and maintain an enterprise architecture roadmap that is aligned with business strategy
  • Define reference architectures for Microsoft Fabric, Synapse, Prophisee, and Purview
  • Implement Medallion Layer architecture (Bronze/Silver/Gold) across the enterprise
  • Lead adoption of Microsoft Purview for governance, lineage, and metadata
  • Drive enterprise-wide Master Data Management (MDM) strategy and patterns
  • Provide architectural guidance to engineers, solution architects, and third-party vendors
  • Mentor teams and promote enterprise adoption of modern architecture practices
  • Partner with executives and business stakeholders to align strategy and execution


COMPETENCIES:

  • Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure Technologies (Lakehouse, Data Factory, Real-Time Analytics)
  • Advanced experience with Azure Synapse Analytics (dedicated + serverless)
  • Hands-on Prophisee pipeline architecture and automation
  • Deep experience with Microsoft Purview governance and lineage
  • Strong MDM framework experience across domains
  • Proven ability to define and implement enterprise architecture and data standards
  • Expertise in Medallion architecture patterns and data governance
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • College degree in CIS, Computer Science, a related field, or relevant training and experience
  • 10+ years of experience working with MDM framework,
  • 5+ years of experience with Azure Synapse Analytics (dedicated + serverless)
  • Knowledge of event-driven architectures (Event Hubs, Service Bus)
  • Familiarity with additional data catalogs beyond Purview (Collibra, Alation)

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

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