Data Architect

Dexian; Elk Grove Village (IL); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian is seeking a hands-on Data / AI Architect to design and build a centralized enterprise data and AI platform, driving data architecture and engineering across the organization. You will work with MS Fabric or Databricks, build data pipelines and lakehouse capabilities, integrate ERP data, and enable AI agents and LLMs with hands-on delivery.

On-site three days a week in Elk Grove Village, IL. 5–10 years in data architecture/engineering; strong Python and SQL; cloud experience; and

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Data Architecture or Data Engineering.
• Hands-on experience with MS Fabric or Databricks.
• Strong Python and SQL skills.
• Experience with data pipelines, data warehousing, and data integration.
• Understanding of cloud-based data architecture.
• Practical exposure to Generative AI, LLMs, or AI agents.
• Experience building an AI agent is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable balancing architecture design with hands-on development.

Responsibilities

• Design and review enterprise data architecture and technical solutions.
• Build and support data pipelines, data warehouses, and lakehouse platforms.
• Work with MS Fabric or Databricks.
• Integrate data from multiple ERP systems and business applications.
• Support data modeling, data transformation, and data quality initiatives.
• Apply Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold).
• Explore and implement AI, LLM, and AI agent capabilities.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and offshore technical teams.
• Participate in hands‑on development and implementation.

Skills

Data architecture

Data engineering

Python

SQL

Cloud architecture

Generative AI

LLMs

AI agents

Tools

MS Fabric

Databricks

Job description

Location: 3 days onsite at Elk Grove Village Illinois 60007

Duration: FTE

Salary: $160K - $170k annually + benefits + Bonus up to 15%

We are seeking a hands‑on Data / AI Architect to help design and build a centralized enterprise data and AI platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Data Architecture and Data Engineering, experience with MS Fabric or Databricks, and practical exposure to Generative AI and AI agents.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and review enterprise data architecture and technical solutions.
• Build and support data pipelines, data warehouses, and lakehouse platforms.
• Work with MS Fabric or Databricks.
• Integrate data from multiple ERP systems and business applications.
• Support data modeling, data transformation, and data quality initiatives.
• Apply Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold).
• Explore and implement AI, LLM, and AI agent capabilities.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and offshore technical teams.
• Participate in hands‑on development and implementation.

Required Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Data Architecture or Data Engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with MS Fabric or Databricks.
• Strong Python and SQL skills.
• Experience with data pipelines, data warehousing, and data integration.
• Understanding of cloud‑based data architecture.
• Practical exposure to Generative AI, LLMs, or AI agents.
• Experience building an AI agent is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable balancing architecture design with hands‑on development.

Preferred

• Medallion Architecture.
• Enterprise ERP integrations.

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority‑owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting‑edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support.

Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory‑changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.