Data Architect

Johnstone Supply, North Americas leading wholesale distributor of HVACR equipment, parts, and supplies has a great opportunity for a Data Architect to join our team. Over the last seven decades Johnstone has grown into the industry leader with over 450 distributor branches and 6 distribution centers throughout North America resulting in over $4 billion in annual sales. We work with some of the largest companies in the world, including Daikin/Goodman, Honeywell, Emerson, Johnson Controls, Google and Fujitsu, to provide contractors with world class products, technical expertise, and quality service.Position ResponsibilitiesResponsible for defining, governing, and evolving the organization’s enterprise data platform built on Microsoft Fabric. This role serves as the architectural owner of the long-term data platform vision, ensuring it scales securely, cost-effectively, and in alignment with business priorities.Acts as a bridge between business strategy and technical execution, the role ensures that data platform capabilities are tightly aligned with organizational objectives, enabling teams to deliver insights and data products that drive measurable outcomes.establishes and enforces platform standards across security, governance, scalability, and cost management, balancing innovation with stability, compliance, and financial stewardship.Design end-to-end data architecture across ingestion, storage, modeling, and consumption layersOwn Microsoft Fabric platform architecture, configuration, and evolutionEstablish standards for data governance, security, metadata, and lineageDefine platform patterns for API-based integrations and event-driven data flowsPartner with business and IT leaders to define platform roadmaps and sequencingReview and guide solution designs produced by engineering and delivery teamsEnsure the platform supports enterprise analytics, self-service BI, and AI use casesPosition RequirementsBachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; seven or more years of experience in data architecture or analytics platform leadership; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Microsoft Cloud or Data Architecture certifications preferred, including:Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600)Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)Enterprise architecture or data governance certifications a plusEnterprise data architecture and analytics platform designMicrosoft Fabric and cloud analytics ecosystemsData governance, security, and compliance principlesCost optimization, capacity planning, and platform scalingData modeling, metadata management, and lineage conceptsAbility to lead architectural decisions under ambiguityStrong strategic planning and prioritization skillsAbility to balance long-term platform vision with near-term delivery needsAbility to influence senior leaders and technical teamsAbility to clearly communicate architectural direction, tradeoffs, and standardsNow is the best time to join Johnstone Supply. Relationship-building is the key to our success, and it shows in everything we do. The Power of Johnstone is everyone who works with us. Our customers, our partners, and our people. Johnstone is growing, and so can you.We’re Also Interested In Hiring a Great Candidate That Holds These Values So We Can Further Build a Strong Company CultureSafety: Always prioritizes safety, both at work and at home, while ensuring those who work for you work safely.Customer Focused: Take the perspective of those we serve, anticipate their needs, and responding quickly.One Team: We win together by collaborating with each other, focusing on the common goal, and leveraging the strengths of the team.Own It: Take the initiative, act with a sense of urgency and pride, do things right the first time, and always act with integrity.Innovate: Embrace and create change that drives continuous improvement and customer-valued solutions.BenefitsAt Johnstone Supply, we recognize that our employees’ growth, well-being, and success drives the company’s success. We offer a competitive wage, in addition to health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, and options for supplemental care. We provide the resources you need to take charge of your well-being, including:Paid Time Off (PTO) – 3 weeks of PTO for individual contributors and 4 weeks for leadersSafe Harbor 401(k) – 100% employer match up to 5% of base pay and immediate vestingHoliday pay – we recognize and pay our employees for 7.5 holidays per yearPaid Parental Bonding TimeEmployer subsidized medical, dental, and vision plansEmployer paid life insurance and short-term disabilityVoluntary long-term disability, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance24/7 Access to virtual care/telehealth optionsHealth Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution; Flexible spending accounts (FSA)Wellbeing program with opportunity to earn reduced medical costsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) for you, and your familyCoverage for chiropractic, acupuncture, and massage therapy servicesTuition reimbursement, up to $5,250 per yearEmployee referral bonus program – earn up to $4,000 per yearEmployee service milestone recognition programEmployee discounts on products & retail discountsVariety of incentive plans for employeesBi-weekly pay days on every other FridayOpportunity to apply for the John M Shank Memorial Scholarship Fund, available to both Johnstone employees and children of employeesWe understand that our employees are the cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to continuous improvement & investment in our people is only matched by our commitment to superior customer experience. Visit our website https://www.johnstonesupply.com/our-history for more information about our growing company.EOE & E-Verify Participating Employer.