Senior Data Architect Microsoft Fabric Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

Senior Data Architect Microsoft Fabric

Job Title:

Senior Data Architect Microsoft Fabric

Location:

Nashville, TN (Onsite)

Duration :

Long Term Experience Level:

10+ years in Data Architecture and Engineering, with 2+ years of experience in Microsoft Fabric and Azure-based modern data platforms

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Data Architect with strong expertise in Microsoft Fabric to lead enterprise-wide data architecture initiatives onsite in Nashville, TN
. This role is pivotal in designing scalable, secure, and modern data ecosystems leveraging Microsoft s next-gen Fabric platform. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in data modernization
, cloud-native architectures
, and end-to-end data solutions across business domains.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise data architecture using Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, Lakehouse, Synapse, Data Factory, Power BI).
Define data modeling standards, governance frameworks
, and architectural best practices for scalable data platforms.
Modernize legacy data warehouses and ETL/ELT processes to cloud-native, Fabric-based lakehouse architectures
.
Collaborate with stakeholders across business and IT teams to gather requirements, define use cases, and design future-ready data solutions.
Drive architecture for medallion lakehouse models (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers) using Delta Lake and OneLake.
Architect and support real-time, batch, and near-real-time data processing pipelines
.
Establish security, compliance, lineage, and governance standards using Microsoft Purview and Fabric-native features.
Provide architectural leadership for Power BI semantic models, datasets
, and reporting layer optimization.
Evaluate and integrate DevOps and CI/CD practices for data platform lifecycle management.
Mentor data engineers and analysts, and ensure architectural consistency across projects.

Required Skills & Experience:

10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or business intelligence.
2+ years hands-on with Microsoft Fabric (Data Factory, Lakehouse, Synapse, Power BI, OneLake).
Deep expertise in data lakehouse architecture
, data mesh
, and modern ELT design patterns
.
Strong hands-on experience with:
Azure Data Factory
OneLake / Delta Lake
Synapse Data Engineering
Power BI semantic models & datasets
SQL, T-SQL, PySpark
Familiarity with data governance and security frameworks using Microsoft Purview or Azure RBAC.
Experience architecting solutions on Azure cloud Data Lake Gen2, Azure SQL DB, Synapse, Azure Functions.
Proven ability to lead enterprise-scale data transformation/migration projects.
Understanding of DevOps for data pipelines Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions.
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Microsoft certifications such as:

Microsoft Certified:

Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)
Experience with hybrid cloud data strategies
, data cataloging
, data lineage
, and compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR).
Exposure to AI/ML integration with Fabric Notebooks is a plus.
Prior experience leading onsite delivery teams or client engagements
.

Soft Skills:

Strategic thinking with the ability to align technical solutions to business goals.
Strong leadership, mentorship, and communication skills.
Ability to work onsite and engage with cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment.
Problem-solving mindset and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
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Dice Id:

10125806

Position Id:

8642134