Microsoft Fabric Architect

Job Summary We are seeking a Microsoft Fabric Architect to design, implement, and optimize scalable, enterprise-grade data solutions using Microsoft Fabric. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in defining architectural strategies, building end-to-end data pipelines, and enabling advanced analytics and AI solutions. The successful candidate should possess a deep understanding of Microsoft Fabric components, including Synapse, Power BI, Data Factory, and Data Lake, as well as experience in integrating cloud-based data solutions with business processes. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, high-performing, and cost-effective solutions that align with organizational goals. Job Responsibilities Architectural Design and Development Design and develop robust, scalable data architectures using Microsoft Fabric technologies. Lead the integration of data sources, data modeling, and data pipelines to support business intelligence, analytics, and AI / ML initiatives. Stakeholder Collaboration Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to development teams. Performance and Optimization Optimize performance and cost-efficiency of data processing and storage solutions. Stay up-to-date with the latest Microsoft Fabric features and industry trends to drive innovation. Security and Compliance Ensure the security, governance, and compliance of data solutions in accordance with best practices. Innovation and Leadership Provide thought leadership in the use of Microsoft Fabric to deliver cutting-edge data solutions. Leadership Serve as company-wide data engineering and data management SME (including delivery data architects). Note, this is NOT a management role. Collaboration Intra and cross-practice collaboration, communication and documentation to ensure Trianz delivers industry best, data solutions to our partners and customers. Creativity Be an out-of-the-box thinker and passionate about applying your skills to new and existing solutions alike while always demonstrating a customer-first mentality. Mandatory Qualifications 12+ years of hands-on data solution architecture and implementation experience on modern cloud platforms (Azure preferred) including Data Analytics and AI / ML. Microsoft Certified : Azure Solutions Architect Expert AND Microsoft Certified : Azure Data Engineer Associate having experience with common data-related Azure services(e.g. Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL Database, Azure Power BI, Azure Machine Learning, Azure Purview, Dataflows, SQL etc). Demonstrated, hands-on experience in data engineering using Microsoft Fabric. Modern Data Management skills : Data Modeling & Design Data Warehousing & ETL / ELT Big Data Technologies Practical experience with end-to-end data engineering and data management supporting functions including data modeling (conceptual, logical & physical), BI & analytics, data governance, data quality, data security / privacy / compliance and performance optimization Advanced SQL and data profiling Python, Scala or similar programming language Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical users. Strong, self-management skills demonstrating ability to multitask and self-manage goals and activities. Additional / Nice-to-have Qualifications Any certification in Azure Cloud or Python