Data Solution Architect

Role: Data Solutions ArchitectLocation: Billings Montana (Onsite).Duration: long TermJob Description:Must-Have SkillsStrong understanding of Banking & Financial Services data domains such as Customer 360, Risk, Compliance, Fraud, Treasury, Lending and Regulatory Reporting.12–16 years of overall IT experience12-15 + years of hands-on experience designing Modern Data Platforms including:Data Ingestion & PipelinesData Lakes / Lakehouse / Data WarehousesBusiness Intelligence & Advanced AnalyticsStrong experience with Microsoft Fabric components including:Fabric OneLakeFabric PipelinesFabric NotebooksHands-on expertise with Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, dbt and other Azure data servicesProven experience in Banking & Financial Services analytics use case analysis, source system analysis and data quality assessment. Experience with Fiserv Core platforms is a big advantageExperience working with large-scale enterprise data platforms, high-volume datasets and analytical modelsStrong understanding of Data Management principles:Data GovernanceData Cataloging & Metadata ManagementData Security & PrivacyMaster Data Management (MDM)Familiarity with Modern Data Platform principles:DataOps & CI/CDPerformance OptimizationReliability, Scalability and SecurityStrong knowledge of data architecture styles and design patternsExperience leading Discovery & Design workshops with Banking & Financial Services business and IT stakeholdersProven Expertise in implementing AI solutions to customers Experience collaborating with onshore and offshore delivery teamsHands-on experience with Agile delivery models and Azure DevOpsExcellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skillsKey Responsibilities :· Define end-to-end architecture leveraging Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Platform and Azure AI Services.· Lead solution design across Data Engineering, Data Science, BI and AI workloads.· Architect Fabric components including OneLake, Data Factory, Lakehouse, Warehouse, Real-Time Analytics and Power BI.· Define AI strategy using Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Search, Azure AI Document Intelligence, Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft Foundry and Azure Machine Learning.· Ensure compliance with banking regulations, security, governance and risk management requirements.· Drive stakeholder engagement and align technology solutions with business objectives.· Provide architecture governance and technical leadership throughout delivery lifecycle.