Data Architect
Irving, TX, United States
Vaco Dallas is seeking an experienced Sr. Data Solution Architect with expertise in designing and architecting data platforms using Azure Cloud Service offerings. This resource will lead a 6-12 month project for our client, working close with and collaborating with senior leadership to assess the current product environment, and architect/design a scalable product/platform to cater to business needs. Candidates must be local to the Dallas market, and willing/able to work onsite. Candidates must also be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
Job Title : Sr. Data Solution Architect
Job Type : Contract
Contract Duration : 6-12 months
Worksite Location : Irving, TX
Compensation : Based on experience negotiable
Overview :
The Sr. Data Solution Architect will work with senior leadership to review/assess the current landscape and architecture of the clients data platform/environment, and architect and design new solutions to create more real-time data solutions. The consultant will need to have extensive experience working across Microsoft environments utilizing Azure Cloud Solutions and hands-on experience with Microsoft's newly launched product suite offering - Fabric. This resource will work in collaboration with the business operations leaders to gain insight to how the company utilizes their data, uncover additional needs, and ultimately build an enhanced and scalable environment to meet business initiatives.
Requirements :
Willing and able to work onsite in Irving, TX
A minimum of 10 years of experience designing and architecting data solutions (data warehouses, data marts, data lakes, etc.) for organizations utilizing Microsoft products Analyzing architecture and functionality of existing data systems and re-engineering new functional solutions to meet business needs
At least 8 years experience leading and designing solutions around data integrations, data integrations, and data migrations
Strong experience creating design documentation, and knowledge-based artifacts
Prior experience working with Accounting and Finance Leaders, as well as Sales and Operations Leaders with an understanding of financial data (P&Ls, AP, AR, GL, etc) and operational data, (job coding, vendor data, costs, etc.
A minimum of 6+ years experience working with Microsoft and Azure Cloud Services
Recent hands-on experience with Microsoft's newly launched product - Fabric, to include: Microsoft Fabric Azure Data Factory
Synapse Data Engineering
Data Warehouse
Data Science
Real-Time Intelligence
Additional Technical Qualifications: SQL Server Databases
Microsoft BI Stack: SSIS, SSRS, SSAS
Azure SQL
Security
Disaster Recovery
Testing
Azure DevOps (for project management and code versioning)
Experience working in a self-directed capacity with limited resources
Critical thinker
The ability to translate technical solutions to non-technical audiences (business leaders)
The ability to train data team members and ensure knowledge transfer