Data Architect
Peter Millar · Triangle, NC · 2 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
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
- 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)