Data Fabric Architect

ALOIS UK; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Part time

Job summary

ALOIS Australia is seeking a Data Fabric Architect to design and govern enterprise data platforms using Microsoft Fabric in Sydney. You will lead data architecture, lakehouse design, data integration, governance, and modernisation efforts for high-performance solutions.

The role focuses on collaborating with stakeholders, data engineers, and BI teams to deliver scalable data solutions and enable self-service analytics with Power BI.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Data & Analytics Architecture with a focus on scalable platforms.
• 3+ years in Cloud Data Platforms and Microsoft Fabric experience.
• Strong background designing enterprise data platforms and governance.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise data architecture using Fabric components: OneLake, Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, Fabric Data Factory, Power BI.
• Define conceptual, logical and physical data models and patterns (Bronze, Silver, Gold).
• Build data integration frameworks for batch, streaming, and event-driven ingestion.
• Enable self-service BI and analytics through Power BI and semantic models.
• Lead migrations to Fabric and modernisation of legacy data platforms.

Skills

Data architecture

Stakeholder mgmt

Technical leadership

Data governance

Solution consulting

Architecture workshops

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI

OneLake

Lakehouse

Data Factory

PySpark

Python

SQL

Azure Synapse Analytics

Azure Data Factory

Job description

About Us

ALOIS Australia is a leading Talent and Technology Solutions company, focused on helping businesses across the country build stronger teams, smarter processes, and sustainable growth. We work with organisations in diverse industries to deliver integrated workforce and technology solutions, from innovative hiring strategies to end‑to‑end digital transformation. Our approach combines data, insight, and human expertise to help clients solve complex workforce challenges with clarity and confidence. Through our deep industry experience and commitment to excellence, we provide scalable, high‑performance solutions that deliver measurable impact. Whether it’s onshore project delivery, workforce optimisation, or specialised technology services, ALOIS Australia ensures results that truly make a difference. From Sydney to Perth and everywhere in between, we’re driven by one purpose: to empower Australian businesses and professionals to thrive in a rapidly changing world of work. At ALOIS Australia, every challenge is an opportunity to innovate, and every partnership is built on trust, transparency, and long‑term success.

Job Title – Data Fabric Architect

Job Location – Sydney

Employment Type – Contract/FTC

Experience

What role you will play in Team:

10+ years in Data & Analytics Architecture, with 3+ years in Cloud Data Platforms and Microsoft Fabric

Role Summary

The Fabric Data Architect is responsible for designing, governing, and implementing enterprise‑scale data platforms using Microsoft Fabric. The role focuses on data architecture, Lakehouse design, data integration, governance, security, analytics enablement, and modernization of legacy data platforms. The architect collaborates with business stakeholders, solution architects, data engineers, and analytics teams to deliver scalable, secure, and high‑performance data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Data Architecture & Platform Design

• Design enterprise data architecture using Microsoft Fabric components including OneLake, Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, Data Factory, Real‑Time Intelligence, Semantic Models, and Power BI.
• Define conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
• Establish Lakehouse and Medallion Architecture patterns (Bronze, Silver, Gold).
• Design enterprise‑wide data integration frameworks and reusable architecture patterns.

Data Engineering & Integration

• Architect batch, streaming, and event‑driven ingestion solutions.
• Design data pipelines using Fabric Data Factory, Notebooks, Dataflows Gen2, and APIs.
• Integrate data from ERP, CRM, SaaS, databases, files, and external platforms.
• Implement scalable ELT/ETL solutions.

Data Modeling & Analytics

• Define dimensional models, semantic models, and data product structures.
• Design Direct Lake and Warehouse optimization strategies.
• Enable self‑service BI and advanced analytics through Power BI.

Governance & Security

• Implement data governance using Microsoft Purview and Fabric governance capabilities.
• Define security architecture including RBAC, row‑level security, masking, encryption, and access controls.
• Ensure compliance with privacy, regulatory, and organisational security standards.
• Establish data quality, metadata, lineage, and catalog strategies.

Migration & Modernisation

• Lead migrations from legacy Data Warehouses, Synapse, Hadoop, SQL Server, Teradata, Snowflake, or Databricks to Microsoft Fabric.
• Define migration roadmaps and modernisation strategies.
• Conduct platform assessments and architecture reviews.

Performance & Optimization

• Optimize Fabric workloads for scalability and performance.
• Monitor and improve query performance, storage utilisation, and cost efficiency.
• Develop FinOps and capacity management strategies for Fabric F‑SKUs.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Conduct architecture workshops and client discussions.
• Provide technical leadership to data engineers, analysts, and BI teams.
• Review solution designs and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Support pre‑sales, solutioning, estimations, and RFP/RFT responses.

Required Technical Skills

Microsoft Fabric

• OneLake
• Lakehouse
• Data Warehouse
• Fabric Data Factory
• Real‑Time Intelligence
• Eventstreams
• Dataflows Gen2
• Notebooks
• Semantic Models
• Direct Lake
• Power BI
• Fabric Administration & Governance

Data Engineering

• PySpark
• Spark SQL
• Python
• SQL
• Delta Lake
• Data Modeling
• ETL/ELT Design

Cloud & Integration

• Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2)
• Azure Synapse Analytics
• Azure Data Factory
• Azure SQL
• Azure Event Hub
• Azure Functions
• REST APIs

Governance & Security

• Microsoft Purview
• Data Catalog
• Data Lineage
• Metadata Management
• Data Quality
• RBAC
• Data Security & Compliance

DevOps

• Azure DevOps
• Git Integration
• CI/CD Pipelines
• Infrastructure as Code

Preferred Certifications

• DP‑600: Implementing Analytics Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric
• DP‑700: Implementing Data Engineering Solutions Using Microsoft Fabric
• DP‑203: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Azure Fundamentals (AZ‑900)

Key Competencies

• Enterprise Data Architecture
• Modern Data Platform Design
• Data Governance
• Stakeholder Management
• Solution Consulting
• Technical Leadership
• Cost Optimization
• Architecture Review & Governance

Nice-to-Have

• Databricks
• Snowflake
• Synapse Analytics
• AI/ML Integration
• Generative AI and Copilot Integration
• Data Mesh and Data Products Architecture

EEO Statement

ALOIS Australia is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws. We value diversity and believe it strengthens our people, our culture, and the outcomes we deliver.