Solutions Architect

Balfour Beatty • Dallas, TX

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.
Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Summary
Balfour Beatty is seeking a Solutions Architect to work in Dallas, TX. This is a hybrid position (three days in the office, two from home).
The Solutions Architect will own the vision, architecture and delivery of our BI platforms across AWS, SQL Server, Azure and Microsoft Fabric. You’ll collaborate closely with business stakeholders, guide a small team of BI developers, and drive our migration from SQL Server to the Azure/Fabric data stack.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field
• 5+ years of hands-on BI development and architecture across both AWS and SQL Server stacks
• Deep hands-on experience with Power BI and DAX for advanced calculations, custom visuals and performance tuning
• Strong expertise in: AWS BI: S3, Redshift, Lambda; SQL Server BI: SSAS, SSIS (on EC2); Azure & Microsoft Fabric: Data Factory on Fabric, Synapse Analytics, OneLake, Data Activator, Azure Analysis Services
• Proven track record migrating SQL Server BI solutions to Azure/Fabric
• Experience with data modeling, ETL design patterns and semantic layer development
• Technical Leadership: Ability to set architecture direction, enforce standards and drive continuous improvement
• Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and data-driven mindset
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for working with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders
• Delivery Management: Skilled at scheduling, prioritizing tasks and managing stakeholder expectations
• Collaboration: Comfortable facilitating workshops, requirement sessions and cross-functional teaming
• Adaptability: Eager to learn new technologies and adjust to evolving business needs

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to BIML a plus
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate and/or Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance two BI environments: AWS (S3, Redshift, Lambda ETL, Power BI) and SQL Server stack on EC2 (SSAS, SSIS, BIML, Power BI)
• Lead the end-to-end migration of our SQL Server BI solution to Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, OneLake and other Microsoft Fabric services
• Design, build and optimize data pipelines, semantic models and reports
• Implement best practices for data modeling (Star/Snowflake schemas), performance tuning and security
• Define project scopes, schedules and priorities for multiple concurrent BI initiatives
• Track milestones, manage risks and report status to stakeholders
• Partner with business customers to gather requirements, scope new initiatives and translate needs into technical designs
• Facilitate design reviews, demo sessions and end-user training
• Mentor and coach BI developers/analysts; conduct code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions
• Establish and evangelize standards for data governance, testing and documentation

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior