Data Architect

About the CompanyA fast-growing data and AI consulting firm based in Dallas is looking to hire an experienced Data Architect to help design and deliver modern data platforms for enterprise clients. This role will focus on building next-generation data solutions leveraging Microsoft Fabric and Databricks, supporting organizations as they modernize legacy data environments and adopt cloud-native architectures.About the RoleThis is a highly visible role working closely with delivery teams and client stakeholders to architect scalable, secure, and high-performing data platforms.ResponsibilitiesDesign and lead the implementation of modern data platform architectures using Microsoft Fabric and DatabricksDefine end-to-end data architecture across ingestion, transformation, storage, and analytics layersArchitect Lakehouse and data warehouse solutions to support enterprise-scale analytics and AI initiativesWork directly with client stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutionsGuide engineering teams through best practices for data engineering, governance, and platform performanceSupport modernization efforts, migrating legacy data platforms into cloud-native data environmentsCollaborate with delivery leadership on data strategy, platform roadmaps, and solution designQualificationsProven experience working as a Data Architect within modern cloud data environmentsStrong hands-on knowledge of Microsoft Fabric and/or Databricks platformsExperience designing Lakehouse architectures and modern analytics platformsStrong understanding of data modeling, data integration, and distributed data processing frameworksExperience working within Azure-based data ecosystemsAbility to work directly with business stakeholders and guide technical delivery teams