Solution Architect Microsoft Fabric (Azure Data Platform)

Role: Solution Architect – Microsoft Fabric (Azure Data Platform)

Location: Onsite – Naperville

Role Summary:

• Looking for a Solution Architect to design and implement modern data platforms using Microsoft Fabric

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure data services is mandatory; Microsoft Fabric exposure is optional

Data Platform & Architecture Responsibilities:

• Design end-to-end data platform architectures aligned with enterprise needs

• Implement Medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers)

• Develop scalable data models including star schema and semantic layers

• Ensure performance, scalability, and reliability of data platforms

Azure Data Engineering & Services:

• Work hands-on with Azure data services including:

• Azure Data Factory

• Azure Synapse Analytics

• Azure Data Lake Storage

• Azure SQL Database

• Build and optimize ETL/ELT data pipelines

• Write and optimize advanced SQL queries

• Work with Spark/PySpark for data processing

Power BI & Semantic Layer:

• Develop and manage Power BI dashboards and reports

• Implement data modeling and DAX calculations

• Optimize performance and semantic layer design

Governance & Security:

• Implement data security models including RBAC and RLS

• Maintain data governance practices and basic data lineage understanding

• Ensure compliance with enterprise data policies

Solution Architecture & Delivery:

• Design scalable, enterprise-grade data solutions

• Collaborate with stakeholders to align architecture with business requirements

• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse, Warehouse, OneLake)

• Understanding of AI + data concepts (RAG, Copilot)

• Knowledge of API and integration patterns

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for data platforms

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Microsoft Purview

• Exposure to real-time analytics solutions

• Understanding of multi-tenant architecture

• Familiarity with Azure Databricks (optional)