AI/Data Architect - Microsoft Fabric and Foundry

JE Dunn; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn is seeking an AI/Data Architect to define enterprise data architecture and guide Microsoft Fabric and Foundry implementations. You will shape data models, ensure secure, scalable data capabilities, and lead high-impact AI initiatives across Fabric and Foundry teams.

The role combines architecture leadership with hands-on development, fitting a strategic technology partner to JE Dunn’s business priorities and growth goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (Required)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 8+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, application architecture, integration architecture, AI platforms, or related enterprise technology roles.
• Proven experience designing enterprise solutions on Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Microsoft Foundry, or comparable cloud data and AI platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise data architecture for high-impact data products across Fabric, applications, analytics, AI, and integrations.
• Own Microsoft Foundry architecture and governance, including configuration standards, environments, model deployments, agents, evaluation, observability, cost, and production readiness.
• Design end-to-end application data flows, including system of record, direction, latency, synchronization, reconciliation, and failure handling.
• Shape application data models so operational workflows, reporting, integration, analytics, and AI requirements are addressed together.
• Establish Fabric platform standards across capacities, domains, workspaces, OneLake, lakehouses, warehouses, pipelines, notebooks, semantic models, and deployment paths.
• Define trusted-data requirements for ownership, quality, lineage, certification, metadata, security, service expectations, and change management.
• Build reusable reference architectures and implementation patterns that Data and Development teams can use without redesigning every solution.
• Enable domain-deployed engineers and citizen developers through paved roads, guardrails, templates, architecture reviews, coaching, and clear production-promotion paths.
• Embed security and responsible AI controls into every material design, including identity, authorization, privacy, auditability, evaluation, cost controls, and lifecycle management.
• Remain a hands-on builder-architect who can prototype critical patterns, challenge assumptions, and guide solutions from concept through supported production.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Equivalent experience considered

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AI/Data Architect - Microsoft Fabric and Foundry

Location: Kansas City, MO, US, 64106

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn's success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in building authentic partnerships.

Role Summary

The Data Architect is responsible for defining and guiding the enterprise data architecture, Microsoft Fabric platform configuration, high-impact data products, application data design, and data movement across systems. This role also leads advanced AI architecture in Microsoft Foundry, including builds, configuration, governance, and enablement for the Data and Development teams and domain-deployed engineers. The position serves as a bridge between technical implementation and business strategy, ensuring enterprise data and AI capabilities are secure, reusable, reliable, and aligned with organizational priorities. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions on non-routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor, and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
• Career Path: Various

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• Own enterprise data architecture for high-impact data products across Fabric, applications, analytics, AI, and integrations.
• Own Microsoft Foundry architecture and governance, including configuration standards, environments, model deployments, agents, evaluation, observability, cost, and production readiness.
• Design end-to-end application data flows, including system of record, direction, latency, synchronization, reconciliation, and failure handling.
• Shape application data models so operational workflows, reporting, integration, analytics, and AI requirements are addressed together.
• Establish Fabric platform standards across capacities, domains, workspaces, OneLake, lakehouses, warehouses, pipelines, notebooks, semantic models, and deployment paths.
• Define trusted-data requirements for ownership, quality, lineage, certification, metadata, security, service expectations, and change management.
• Build reusable reference architectures and implementation patterns that Data and Development teams can use without redesigning every solution.
• Enable domain-deployed engineers and citizen developers through paved roads, guardrails, templates, architecture reviews, coaching, and clear production-promotion paths.
• Embed security and responsible AI controls into every material design, including identity, authorization, privacy, auditability, evaluation, cost controls, and lifecycle management.
• Remain a hands-on builder-architect who can prototype critical patterns, challenge assumptions, and guide solutions from concept through supported production.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately, completely and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written – Intermediate
• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner.
• Ability to understand and implement best practice standards
• Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail
• Ability to recognize opportunities for process improvement
• Proficiency in MS Office – Intermediate
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act ethically in all matters
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (Required)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, application architecture, integration architecture, AI platforms, or related enterprise technology roles.
• Proven experience designing enterprise solutions on Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Microsoft Foundry, or comparable cloud data and AI platforms.
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• May require periods of travel
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs
• Normal office environment
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder
• Valid and unrestricted drivers license required

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

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For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)

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Building on our rich history, our employee owners are shaping the future of JE Dunn. In our team-focused environment we do life together and are generously rewarded for our efforts

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