Data Architect - (FT)

Dal-Tile Corp.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dal-Tile Corp. is seeking a Data Architect to define and implement an enterprise data architecture strategy aligning analytics, reporting, governance, and AI initiatives.

You will drive migration from legacy platforms to Azure-based solutions while collaborating with business and technology teams to deliver scalable, trusted data products. The role requires 6–8 years in data/enterprise architecture and strong hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Databricks, SQL, and Power BI, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 6-8 years in Data Architecture/Enterprise Architecture/Data Engineering/BI.
• Hands-on Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Power BI, and dbt experience; Microsoft Fabric a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain Dal-Tile's enterprise data and BI architecture strategy and roadmaps.
• Establish standards for analytics, governance, and deployment across Azure-based solutions.
• Lead reviews and ensure security, quality, and scalable data products across the portfolio.
• Partner with business and technology teams to deliver governed self-service analytics.

Skills

Azure Data Factory

Azure Databricks

Azure SQL

Power BI

dbt

Data Governance

Data Modeling

Data Lineage

Cloud modernization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

TheData Architect is responsible for defining and implementing Dal-Tile's enterprise data architecture strategy to support analytics, reporting, data governance, cloud modernization, and AI initiatives. This role partners with business and technology teams to deliver scalable, secure, and trusted data solutions across the enterprise while driving migration from legacy platforms to modern Azure-based technologies.

Job Details:

• This role does NOT provide current or future sponsorship assistance.
• Please note that we will NOT provide relocation assistance (Candidates are expected to relocate on own 3 weeks from time of offer acceptance).
• Employees are required to report in office 4 days a week / 7834 CF Hawn Freeway | Dallas, Texas 75217 (NO NEGOTIATION).
• This is a direct hire role; We are NOT open to employing through contractor or agency.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

• Enterprise Data Architecture, BI & Cloud Modernization:

  • Define andmaintainDal-Tile's enterprise data and BI architecture strategy, standards, reference architectures, and roadmaps, including migration of legacy platforms to secure and scalable Azure-based solutions.
  • Establish architecture and delivery standards fordbt, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Power BI, dimensional and semantic models, KPI frameworks, reusable data products, workspace governance, deployment practices, and performance optimization; evaluate Microsoft Fabric where it adds appropriate value.
  • Lead architecture reviews and integration design across the application and data portfolio while documenting architecture decisions, reusable patterns, procedures, qualityobjectives, and lessons learned.

• Data Governance, Integration & Business Partnership:

  • Architect and govern data across enterprise applications, SAP platforms, cloud services, APIs, third-party providers, and operational systems byestablishingData Governance, Data Stewardship, Data Observability, Metadata Management, Master Data Management, Data Lineage, privacy, security, and retention practices.
  • Create andmaintainarchitecture diagrams, enterprise and semantic data models, interface designs, end-to-end lineage, technology roadmaps, enterprise KPIs, business metrics, and reporting standards aligned with organizational priorities.
  • Partner with business and technology leaders, Data Engineers, Analytics Engineers, BI specialists, and application teams to resolve cross-functional challenges and deliver governed self-service analytics and trusted data products.

• AI-Enabled Architecture,Lucid chartAI & Continuous Learning:

  • Define architecture and governance guardrails for responsible use of generative AI, copilots, and agent-based capabilities, including security, privacy, human review, traceability, and lifecycle monitoring.
  • UseLucid chartAI to accelerate current-state and target-state architecture diagrams,data-flowand lineage visualization, reference-pattern creation, standards validation, and ongoing governance; review and tailor AI-generated outputs to Dal-Tile's approved architecture, security, naming, metadata, and documentation standards before publication.
  • Evaluate AI-assisted capabilities across Power BI, SAP, Azure AI, and related platforms to support governed semantic models, trusted enterprise metrics, AI-ready data products, metadata discovery, redundancy analysis, data observability, and operational automation.

Required Experience and Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Management, ora relateddiscipline, or equivalent experience.

• 6-8 years of experience in Data Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Data Engineering, Analytics, or Business Intelligence, including 4-6 yearsdesigning enterprise-scale cloud data platforms and analytics solutions.

• Strong hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Storage, Azure SQL, Power BI, anddbtfor scalable data transformation, testing, documentation, lineage, and deployment practices; Microsoft Fabric experience is a plus.

• Proven experience leading legacy-to-cloud migration and architecting enterprise environments spanning operational, analytical, SAP, API, and third-party sources.

• Hands-on experience with SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA data environments and integration with enterprise analytics and reporting platforms.

• Experience implementing Data Governance, Data Stewardship, Data Observability, Metadata Management, Master Data Management, Data Lineage, privacy, security, and trusted data-product practices.

• Experience designing enterprise BI and analytics architectures, including dimensional and semantic modeling, KPI frameworks, Power BI governance, workspace administration, deployment pipelines, performance optimization, and self-service analytics.

Competencies:

• Ability to define enterprise reporting strategies and deliver trusted analytical data products supporting executive, operational, and strategic decision-making.

• Ability to use AI-assisted architecture and documentation tools, includingLucid chartAI, with sound judgment, human validation, version control, and compliance with enterprise governance standards.

• Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business value.

• Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence standards and practices, manage competing priorities, and provide task-related direction to technical team members.

• Manufacturing industry experience is highly preferred, with understanding of Supply Chain, Marketing, Customer, Product, Finance, and Operational data domains.

Other Pertinent Job Information:

• Temporary indirect reporting relationships may exist while working as Project lead. May be required to act in senior role, providing task related advice and direction to junior team members.
• Occasional travel may be required.