Overview
Client is seeking a Data Solutions Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric to design modern, unified analytics platforms. This role will architect end-to-end Fabric solutions using a lakehouse-first approach to enable scalable analytics, reporting, and AI use cases. You'll serve as a technical leader and trusted advisor—owning architecture decisions from discovery through delivery and guiding teams toward Fabric-native best practices.
Core Responsibilities
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Design and govern end-to-end data architectures built on Microsoft Fabric
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Lead solution design using Fabric Lakehouses, Warehouses, OneLake, and Semantic Models
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Define ingestion and transformation patterns using Fabric Data Pipelines, Dataflows Gen2, and Spark/Notebooks
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Architect analytics and reporting solutions with Power BI and Fabric Semantic Models
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Establish best practices for workspace design, security, governance, and performance in Fabric
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Translate business requirements into scalable Fabric-based architectures
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Guide delivery teams on Fabric-native patterns and avoid legacy architecture anti-patterns
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Produce architecture artifacts, diagrams, and technical design documentation
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Act as a technical authority during planning, delivery, and architecture reviews
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Stay current on Fabric roadmap features and platform evolution
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Technologies
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7 years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or data architecture roles
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Demonstrated experience as a Data Solutions Architect / Data Architect on enterprise platforms
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Hands-on experience designing and delivering solutions using Microsoft Fabric
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Strong understanding of lakehouse architecture and modern analytics patterns
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Experience with Fabric notebooks (Spark), SQL endpoints, and semantic modeling
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Deep knowledge of Power BI integration within Fabric, including security and performance
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Strong SQL skills and experience with dimensional and semantic data modeling
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Ability to communicate architectural decisions clearly to technical and business audiences
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Experience partnering closely with engineering, BI, and platform teams
Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Skills or Experience
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Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer (DP-700) or equivalent
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Power BI, Azure Data, or related Microsoft certifications
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.