Microsoft Fabric Platform Architect

Vantix Systems Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantix Systems Inc. seeks a Microsoft Fabric Platform Architect to lead the design, optimization, and governance of an enterprise analytics environment. You will assess the current state, establish sustainable practices, and mature analytics capabilities across the organization.

The role emphasizes scalable Fabric architecture, semantic modeling, and data governance with Purview, guiding cross-functional teams and ensuring cost-efficient operations in a Canadian enterprise setting.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric.
• Strong expertise in Power BI semantic modeling.
• Experience with Microsoft Purview and data governance practices.
• Background supporting enterprise analytics platforms (architecture, standards, governance).

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize Microsoft Fabric platform architecture for scalability, security, and performance.
• Develop and maintain enterprise semantic models and reporting standards (Power BI).
• Establish and govern workspace structures, access controls, and operating standards.
• Support metadata management, lineage, cataloging, and governance using Microsoft Purview.
• Monitor platform performance, capacity utilization, and cost efficiency.
• Implement best practices for a well-governed analytics environment across teams.

Skills

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI semantic modeling

Microsoft Purview

Data governance

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Microsoft Fabric Platform Architect to support the continued development, optimization, and governance of an enterprise analytics environment. This role will help assess the current state, establish sustainable practices, and mature analytics and data governance capabilities.

What You’ll Do

• Design and optimize Microsoft Fabric platform architecture for scalability, security, and performance
• Develop and maintain enterprise semantic models and reporting standards (Power BI)
• Establish and govern workspace structures, access controls, and operating standards
• Support metadata management, lineage, cataloging, and governance using Microsoft Purview
• Monitor platform performance, capacity utilization, and cost efficiency
• Implement best practices for a well-governed analytics environment across teams

Required Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Fabric
• Strong expertise in Power BI semantic modeling
• Experience with Microsoft Purview and data governance practices
• Background supporting enterprise analytics platforms (architecture, standards, governance)

Nice to Have

• Experience formalizing governance frameworks (access models, naming standards, workspace strategies)
• Experience optimizing Fabric capacity/cost management and performance tuning

At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.