Data Architect - Microsoft Fabric & SAP

Sun Chemical; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit increases

Paid time off

401(k) + match

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

Sun Chemical in Rochdale is seeking an experienced Data Architect II to drive modernization of their data ecosystem. The role involves defining architecture solutions for integrating SAP and Microsoft Fabric, supporting advanced analytics through Power BI, and providing technical leadership. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, experience with data integration and reporting, and a strong background in Microsoft technologies. This position includes competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive IT experience, with 2 years in Microsoft Fabric.
• Proven expertise architecting solutions with SAP and Microsoft Fabric.
• Advanced programming capabilities in SQL, Python, and PySpark.

Responsibilities

• Define high-level architecture integrating SAP and Microsoft Fabric.
• Design Azure Data Factory pipelines for data ingestion.
• Develop Power BI reports and support self-service analytics.

Skills

Microsoft Fabric

SAP

Power BI

Azure Data Factory

SQL

Data Governance

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure Synapse

DAX

PySpark

Job description

About the Organization

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers. Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter.

About the Opportunity

Are you ready to lead transformative data architecture initiatives at a global scale? Sun Chemical is seeking an experienced Data Architect II to join our Corporate IT team and drive the modernization of our enterprise data ecosystem. This is a unique opportunity to architect cutting‑edge solutions that bridge SAP, Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI, enabling advanced analytics and business intelligence across our organization.

Essential Job Functions

Solution Architecture & Design

• Define high‑level architecture that enables seamless integration of SAP and additional data sources into the Microsoft Fabric environment, ensuring robust data flow and interoperability.


• Design and manage Microsoft Fabric workspaces, establishing reliable and efficient connectivity across SAP, Azure, and Fabric components to support unified data access and advanced analytics capabilities.


• Leverage SAP BTP DataSphere and SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) to create integrated analytics solutions.

Data Integration & Management

• Implement data integration into Fabric Lakehouse, Warehouse, and Synapse Engineering.


• Design and build Azure Data Factory pipelines for data ingestion and transformation.


• Ensure data security and governance at storage and reporting layers.


• Oversee batch and incremental data loads, tuning performance to meet SLAs.

Reporting & Analytics

• Develop Power BI semantic layers and maintain Power BI reports, including paginated and interactive dashboards.


• Support the migration of Cognos solutions into Power BI.


• Support self‑service analytics and ad‑hoc reporting for business users.

Technical Leadership

• Provide expertise and guidance on SAP analytics roadmap (S/4HANA Embedded Analytics, SAP Datasphere, SAP Analytics Cloud).


• Lead pilot projects and migrations (e.g., Cognos to Power BI, SQL DW to Fabric OneLake).


• Collaborate with stakeholders across all business levels and our Accenture partners.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field required.

Technical Experience

• 5 years of progressive IT experience, with a minimum of 2 years of hands‑on experience with Microsoft Fabric (Workspace, Lakehouse, Warehouse, and Data Engineering).


• Proven expertise architecting solutions with SAP (ECC and S/4HANA), Microsoft Fabric, and Power BI, including a strong understanding of SAP data structures, business processes, and their integration within enterprise analytics platforms.


• Strong proficiency in Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and cloud data services.


• Expert‑level skills in data modelling, ETL processes, and semantic layer design.


• Advanced programming capabilities in SQL (T‑SQL/Spark SQL), Python, and PySpark.


• Hands‑on experience with Power BI (Desktop and Service), DAX, Power Query, and performance tuning.


• Hands‑on experience with Azure Log Analytics, Microsoft Purview, and CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps.


• Solid understanding of data governance, security, and compliance within enterprise environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for non‑technical business stakeholders and lead cross‑functional teams effectively.


• Advanced project management skills, including requirements gathering, technical specification writing, effort estimation, resource planning, and risk management to ensure successful project delivery.


• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with experience coordinating and leading meetings with senior business stakeholders.


• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders on progress and priorities.

Benefits

We offer a range of market‑competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability benefits, 401(k)+match, and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.

Note

The base pay range listed is a good‑faith estimate of what Sun Chemical may offer to new hires for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), relevant experience, education, certifications, and alignment with the minimum job qualifications. Additional considerations may include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity within Sun Chemical.