DATA ARCHITECT - HYBRID

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri-Columbia's Division of Information Technology is seeking a Data Architect to lead enterprise data architecture, reusable data products, and semantic models across the University of Missouri System.

This hands-on role translates business needs into scalable architectures, partnering with analysts, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver reliable data solutions using Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• *Must live within Missouri
• *Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• *Five (5) years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, analytics, business intelligence, or related disciplines.
• *Experience with data modeling, SQL, data warehousing, and enterprise analytics solutions.
• *Experience with cloud-based data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, or similar technologies.
• *Knowledge of data governance, security, and enterprise data architecture principles.
• *Experience translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• *Lead the design and implementation of enterprise data architecture, reusable data products, semantic models, and Common Data Layer capabilities.
• *Provide technical architecture leadership for strategic reporting, analytics, and data modernization initiatives.
• *Design scalable and supportable solutions using Microsoft Fabric technologies, including lakehouses, warehouses, data pipelines, semantic models, and Power BI.
• *Translate business requirements into technical architectures, implementation plans, and reusable solution patterns.
• *Collaborate with analysts, analytics engineers, data engineers, and business partners to deliver enterprise data solutions.
• *Establish architecture standards, data modeling practices, and technical guidance that promote consistency, reuse, and long-term sustainability.
• *Support the design and implementation of enterprise data governance, metadata, lineage, and data access capabilities.
• *Develop proofs of concept, reference architectures, and foundational components that reduce technical risk and accelerate delivery.
• *Provide technical mentorship and architecture guidance across project teams.
• *Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend approaches that enhance the University's enterprise data and analytics capabilities.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modeling

SQL

Data warehousing

Analytics

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI

Azure

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

Hiring Department

Division of Information Technology

Job Description

The Data Architect provides technical architecture leadership for Enterprise Data & Analytics (ED&A), helping design and implement the foundational data capabilities that support reporting, analytics, and institutional decision-making across the University of Missouri System.

This role is responsible for enterprise data architecture, reusable data products, semantic models, Common Data Layer (CDL) development, and Microsoft Fabric solutions. The Data Architect works closely with business stakeholders, analysts, analytics engineers, data engineers, and technology partners to translate business needs into scalable, secure, and sustainable technical solutions. The position serves as a hands-on architect who moves comfortably between strategy, solution design, and implementation while establishing reusable patterns and standards that can be leveraged across the institution.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

*Lead the design and implementation of enterprise data architecture, reusable data products, semantic models, and Common Data Layer capabilities.

*Provide technical architecture leadership for strategic reporting, analytics, and data modernization initiatives.

*Design scalable and supportable solutions using Microsoft Fabric technologies, including lakehouses, warehouses, data pipelines, semantic models, and Power BI.

*Translate business requirements into technical architectures, implementation plans, and reusable solution patterns.

*Collaborate with analysts, analytics engineers, data engineers, and business partners to deliver enterprise data solutions.

*Establish architecture standards, data modeling practices, and technical guidance that promote consistency, reuse, and long-term sustainability.

*Support the design and implementation of enterprise data governance, metadata, lineage, and data access capabilities.

*Develop proofs of concept, reference architectures, and foundational components that reduce technical risk and accelerate delivery.

*Provide technical mentorship and architecture guidance across project teams.

*Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend approaches that enhance the University's enterprise data and analytics capabilities.

Shift

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

Minimum Qualifications

*Must live within the state of Missouri

*Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

*Five (5) years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, analytics, business intelligence, or related disciplines.

*Experience with data modeling, SQL, data warehousing, and enterprise analytics solutions.

*Experience with cloud-based data platforms such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, or similar technologies.

*Knowledge of data governance, security, and enterprise data architecture principles.

*Experience translating business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

*Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Data Management, Engineering, or a related field.

*Experience in higher education, healthcare, government, or other large, complex organizations.

*Experience with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure, or similar cloud-based data and analytics platforms.

*Experience with enterprise data architecture, semantic modeling, data governance, reusable data products, or business intelligence solutions.

*Relevant certifications such as: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate (DP-600) or Fabric Data Engineer Associate (DP-700)

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $115,770.00 per year Commensurate with experience

Grade: GGS MKT

University Title: Data Engineer.

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

Application, resume and cover letter

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.