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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Data Architect - **Company:** BravoTECH - **Location:** Irving, TX, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Databases, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Information Engineering, Data Governance, Data Infrastructure, Data Security, Data Structures, IBM DB2, Database Design, DevOps, Metadata, Metadata Standards, Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Azure, NoSQL, Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Power BI, Azure Active Directory, Migration Manager, Azure Data Lake, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Technical Data Management Systems, Management of Software Versions, Enterprise Data Management, Microsoft Power Automate, Delivery Pipeline, Data Strategy, Microsoft Fabric, Pyspark, Data Analytics, Performance Monitor, Bicep, Cosmos DB, Operational Systems, Data Management, Terraform, Azure Synapse Analytics, New Relic (SaaS), Multiplatform, Databricks, Control M - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/data-architect-irving-tx--6c01ab37-7e5d-4cce-9515-8ed6b6bf48d0 ## About the Role 12–15+ years in enterprise data architecture and cloud analytics. * Expertise in data modeling, schema design, and large scale data systems. * Advanced hands-on experience with ADF, Azure SQL, Synapse, and ADLS Gen2. * Strong SQL Server background with performance tuning expertise. * Experience with DB2/iSeries data structures and migration. * Familiarity with Cosmos DB/NoSQL and Databricks/PySpark. Preferred * Azure DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure-as-Code (ARM/Bicep/Terraform). * Azure Entra ID and least privilege security architecture. * Azure cost governance and optimization. * Strong experience with Microsoft Fabric. Skills: Architectural Services, Automation, Best Practices, Business Intelligence, Change Management, Cloud Computing, Corporate Policies, Cross-Functional, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Data Modeling, Data Quality, DataArchitect Data Modeling Tool, Database Administration, Database Design, DevOps, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), IBM DB2, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Large-Scale Systems, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing Data Management, Master Data Management (MDM), Mentoring, Metadata, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server DBA (Database Administration), Microsoft Windows Azure, Migration Strategy, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, NoSQL, Performance Metrics, Performance Modeling, Performance Tuning/Optimization, Power BI, Reporting Dashboards, SQL (Structured Query Language), SQL Databases, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Software Engineering, System Migration, Systems Administration/Management, Telemetry ## Description Integrate ERP, CRM, and operational systems into unified Lake/Lakehouse architectures. * Establish reusable ingestion and onboarding frameworks for future acquisitions. * Standardize canonical models and reduce duplicated or conflicting data assets. Enterprise Lakehouse Architecture (Azure + Microsoft Fabric) * Design and operate Lakehouse architectures following Bronze/Silver/Gold patterns. * Govern Fabric workspaces, Lakehouses, Pipelines, and semantic models. * Define and maintain enterprise KPI frameworks and shared semantic layers. * Ensure strong lineage, data quality, and operational observability. Master Data Management (MDM) & Canonical Entity Design * Define canonical entities (Customer, Product, Vendor, Location, etc.). * Implement pragmatic MDM-lite or hybrid models that scale without unnecessary overhead. * Resolve identity conflicts, hierarchy mismatches, and attribute drift across systems. * Establish metadata, stewardship roles, and entity lifecycle governance. Data Governance, Security & Compliance * Architect scalable governance models supporting acquisitions and enterprise growth. * Implement domain isolation, RLS/CLS, data certification, and metadata standards. * Ensure compliance with SOX, privacy, and corporate data security policies. * Partner with security teams to enforce consistent controls across platforms. Platform Ownership & Operational Leadership (Repositioned after Strategic responsibilities for better narrative flow.) BI Platform Administration * Oversee Power BI, Fabric, and on-prem BI platforms. * Govern workspace hierarchy, capacity usage, semantic models, and performance. * Ensure reliability, scalability, and governed data access. SQL & DB2 DBA Leadership * Provide direction to SQL Server and DB2 DBAs for performance, HA/DR, and maintenance. * Govern schema lifecycle, environment consistency, and change management. * Support DB2 and legacy system modernization and migration strategies. Production Deployments & DevOps * Govern CI/CD and deployment pipelines across On-Prem, Azure, and Fabric. * Standardize automation, approvals, versioning, rollback, and SDLC practices. * Manage deployments for ADF, Logic Apps, Azure SQL/Synapse, Cosmos DB, and Fabric. Observability, Monitoring & Orchestration * Architect end-to-end observability using New Relic. * Implement dashboards, telemetry, alerting, and workload reliability standards. * Govern enterprise scheduling and orchestration using Control-M. * Drive proactive monitoring across pipelines, databases, and Fabric workloads. Cross-Functional Leadership * Provide architectural leadership and direction across data engineering, BI, and DBA teams to ensure alignment with enterprise data strategy. * Lead decision making on data platform patterns, governance standards, and modernization initiatives. * Mentor technical teams and drive adoption of best practices in cloud data engineering, DevOps, and Lakehouse architecture. ## Related Videos - [Back(end) to the Future: Embracing the continuous Evolution of Infrastructure and Code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/440-back-end-to-the-future-embracing-the-continuous-evolution-of-infrastructure-and-code) - [Leveraging Real time data in FSIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/806-leveraging-real-time-data-in-fsis) - [Shifting Stress to Progress— Understanding DevOps to do DevOps Better](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/268-shifting-stress-to-progress-understanding-devops-to-do-devops-better) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) - [Tomorrow's cloud data platforms - fully managed database-as-a-service (DBaaS)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/254-tomorrow-s-cloud-data-platforms-fully-managed-database-as-a-service-dbaas) - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Making Data Warehouses Fast: A Developer’s Story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/107-making-data-warehouses-fast-a-developer-s-story) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Graph and AI Trends 2026: Why Is AI Running but Not Yet Delivering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/680-graph-and-ai-trends-2026-why-is-ai-running-but-not-yet-delivering) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)