Senior Architect Data Management
About The Position
This position provides strategic leadership in the design and governance of enterprise data ecosystems. The Senior Architect defines and drives data management strategies, policies, and standards to support data integrity, compliance, and effective use across the organization. The role oversees implementation of tools and technologies and guides teams in building scalable, secure, and integrated data solutions. In partnership with executives and stakeholders, the architect translates complex data requirements into frameworks that support innovation and informed decision-making. The role designs data solutions using Microsoft Fabric, develops data models and pipelines, and leads data platform modernization, including migration to Fabric. It collaborates with business analysts and data engineers, supports governance and security standards, optimizes performance and costs, and mentors architects and engineers. The position is based at 1100 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, and is listed as a regular employee role with a Workday Day shift.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Seven years of proven experience in data architecture or solution design within BI, analytics, or data engineering domains.
- Hands-on experience with DAX, SQL, and at least one scripting language, such as Python or Spark.
- Ability to understand complex business processes and rules and develop the business acumen to become a subject matter expert.
- Advanced knowledge of business intelligence applications and modeling concepts.
- Proficiency in SQL, ETL packages, strategic design of extractions, and data integration processes.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Fabric and Azure data services.
- Proficiency in dimensional modeling, ELT/ETL processes, and semantic modeling.
- Understanding of CI/CD and DevOps practices for data solutions.
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting or standing and frequent keyboard use.
Nice To Haves
- Seven years of experience in finance, healthcare, retail, insurance, or other data-intensive industries.
- Exposure to hybrid or multi-cloud data environments.
- Familiarity with modern data architecture patterns such as lakehouse and data mesh.
Responsibilities
- Design scalable and secure data solutions using Microsoft Fabric components, including OneLake, Data Factory, Power BI, and Synapse.
- Develop and maintain data models, pipelines, and semantic layers for analytics and reporting.
- Lead technical implementation of data platform modernization initiatives, including migration to Fabric.
- Collaborate with business analysts and data engineers to turn business needs into data architecture blueprints.
- Ensure adherence to data governance, quality, and security standards across projects.
- Conduct performance tuning and cost optimization of data workflows and reporting assets.
- Provide technical mentorship to architects and engineers and contribute to architectural reviews and standards.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits, including access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
