Senior Data Architect
About The Position
Hecla is transforming current ad-hoc Excel-based reporting to a unified Microsoft Fabric data platform serving four active mine sites. We need a Senior Data Architect to architect, implement, and own this greenfield analytics platform – initially working alongside our current team of consultants, then assuming full platform ownership for long-term evolution. This is a rare opportunity to develop greenfield architecture based on modern tooling, with strong executive sponsorship, multi-year funding, and direct operational impact across mining operations. You'll move Hecla from reactive reporting to proactive visibility - enabling predictive analytics and operational optimization long term.
Requirements
- 5-8 years implementing modern cloud data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks, or Snowflake with at least one end-to-end implementation
- Experience with progressive data refinement patterns (e.g., Medallion Architecture: Bronze→Silver→Gold layers).
- Dimensional modeling experience (Kimball/Inmon) with practical application
- Strong Power BI semantic modeling and DAX with enterprise datasets, not just reports
- Hands-on development experiences with data pipelines, ETL/ELT patterns, and production operations
- DevOps for analytics: Git, CI/CD, automated testing, environment management
- Proven ability to communicate technical concepts to executives and build trust with operations leaders
Nice To Haves
- Microsoft Fabric hands-on experience or deep Azure data platform expertise (Synapse, Data Factory, Data Lake)
- Microsoft certifications (Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate, Azure Data Engineer Associate)
- Mining, manufacturing, or process industry background
- Experience with real-time data collection infrastructure or operational technology (OT) integration
- Platform ownership experience beyond initial implementation (supporting and evolving production systems)
Responsibilities
- Lead architectural design and implementation of Microsoft Fabric platform using the Medallion Architecture (Bronze-Silver-Gold)
- Design dimensional models and Power BI semantic layers for operational analytics
- Partner with company leadership to translate operational pain points into technical requirements
- Establish enterprise KPI definitions enabling cross-site comparisons while respecting site-specific needs
- Assume full platform ownership post-consulting engagement—responsible for operations, optimization, troubleshooting, and evolution of the analytics platform
- Build internal analytics capabilities through active mentorship, recruiting assistance, and knowledge transfer during consulting engagement
- Navigate multi-site data integration across heterogeneous systems
- Collaborate with Analytics Steering Committee to prioritize use cases, manage roadmap, and communicate progress to executive stakeholders
- Support data governance policies using Microsoft Purview to ensure compliance, security, and standardized KPI definitions across sites
- Design strategies for integrating real-time operational data from OT systems and transactional on-premise systems into the Fabric platform
- Ensure the platform is designed for scalability and performance to support predictive analytics and future AI-driven initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
