Lead Data Architect (Dallas)

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and versatile Lead Data Architect / Developer to support and enhance our existing data infrastructure while leading the design and implementation of a modern, cloud-based data platform. This role is perfect for a technically strong professional who enjoys both maintaining mission-critical systems and building innovative solutions from the ground up.

In the immediate term, you will play a key role in supporting and optimizing our SQL Server 2017 environment to ensure stability and performance for business operations. At the same time, you will help shape our next-generation platform in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric , driving data architecture, integration, and reporting initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to work across a wide range of technologies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and make a lasting impact on the future of our data ecosystemall while ensuring continuity and reliability of todays systems.

Strong communication skills are essential, as you will regularly partner with other departments and present technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain the current SQL Server 2017 environment, ensuring performance, availability, and reliability.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient data solutions in Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric , including Azure SQL, Data Factory, and Synapse.
• Develop and optimize data pipelines, ETL / ELT processes, and integrations between systems using modern tools and best practices.
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and data models to support analytics and reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions aligned to business needs.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and security across both legacy and modern platforms.
• Document architecture, workflows, and processes to support knowledge sharing.
• Proactively monitor and troubleshoot systems and integrations.
• Lead and contribute to the planning and execution of the data platform migration strategy .
• Stay current with emerging Azure and Fabric capabilities, recommending innovations where appropriate.
• Debug and troubleshoot SQL, SQL Server databases, Python code, and APIs .

Qualifications

Preferred Experience

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to lead both the support of critical legacy systems and the design of a next-generation Azure / Fabric data ecosystem . Youll collaborate with stakeholders across the organization, drive innovation, and make a direct impact on the way we manage and leverage data.