Azure Data Architect: Fabric, Lakehouse & Governance

Four Ways Consulting; Alexandria, Peachtree City (VA, GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Four Ways Consulting is seeking a Data Architect to lead the design, governance, and modernization of enterprise data platforms using Microsoft Fabric and Azure technologies. This role emphasizes scalable lakehouse architectures, data lineage, metadata management, and governance within highly regulated environments.

The successful candidate will work with data engineers, analytics teams, and governance leaders to build modern data ecosystems on Microsoft Fabric, Azure, and Purview, with Ed-Fi

Qualifications

• Active Tier 3 Security Clearance is required.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric.
• Experience with Lakehouse architectures and Medallion Architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-scale Microsoft Fabric architectures.
• Develop and maintain Lakehouse solutions using modern data platform principles.
• Implement Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold) for scalable analytics.
• Define enterprise data models, standards, and architecture frameworks.
• Lead data governance initiatives using Microsoft Purview.
• Establish and maintain data lineage, metadata management, and data catalog solutions.
• Design data integration and transformation strategies across multiple source systems.
• Collaborate with analytics, engineering, and business teams to support reporting and decision-making needs.
• Ensure compliance with governance, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Support Azure-based data platform modernization initiatives.
• Drive best practices for master data management, quality, and lifecycle management.
• Develop architecture documentation, standards, and roadmaps.

Skills

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Architecture

Data governance

Data modeling

Data integration

Metadata management

Data lineage

Stakeholder management

Cloud-native data solutions

Analytical thinking

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Purview

Azure/ Fabric platform

Job description

Four Ways Consulting is seeking a Data Architect to lead the design, governance, and modernization of enterprise data platforms using Microsoft Fabric and Azure technologies. This role emphasizes scalable lakehouse architectures, data lineage, metadata management, and governance within highly regulated environments.

The successful candidate will work with data engineers, analytics teams, and governance leaders to build modern data ecosystems on Microsoft Fabric, Azure, and Purview, with Ed-Fi