Data Architect Lead Consultant

NTT DATA, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA, Inc. is seeking an experienced Data Solution Architect Lead Consultant to join our team in a Remote capacity.

The role focuses on designing and modernizing scalable enterprise data platforms using Microsoft Fabric and Azure, providing technical leadership to engineering teams. You will define end-to-end data architecture, patterns, and governance, while guiding Pipelines, Fabric Notebooks, PySpark, and Delta Tables.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Data Engineering, Data Architecture, cloud data, or related experience with solution architecture responsibilities.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience with SparkSQL, PySpark, Delta Tables, Pipelines, Fabric Notebooks, SQL, and modern Lakehouse/data warehouse architectures.
• 7+ years of experience with Microsoft Fabric and/or Microsoft Azure data platforms and enterprise data integration.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end data solution architecture, patterns, standards, and technical roadmaps across ingestion, transformation, storage, analytics, security, and integration.
• Architect solutions using Microsoft Fabric and Azure, including SparkSQL, PySpark, Delta Tables, Pipelines, Fabric Notebooks, Lakehouse, and data warehouse technologies.
• Design scalable data models, Medallion/Lakehouse patterns, integration approaches, security controls, governance, and performance strategies.
• Lead architecture reviews and translate business and non-functional requirements into detailed technical designs and implementation guidance.
• Partner with Data Engineers to guide development of Pipelines, Fabric Notebooks, PySpark/SparkSQL transformations, and Delta Tables.
• Evaluate technology choices for scalability, reliability, performance, security, maintainability, and cost while mentoring engineering teams and ensuring architectural standards are followed.

Skills

Data architecture

SparkSQL

PySpark

Delta Tables

Azure

Fabric Lakehouse

Security governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Factory

Power BI

Job description

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization,

We are currently seeking a Data Architect Lead Consultant to join our team in Remote, Georgia (US-GA), United States (US).

Data Solution Architect – Remote

Position's Overview

NTT DATA, Inc. currently seeks an experienced Data Solution Architect to join our team in a Remote capacity.

Client's Business Problem to Solve

Our client is looking to design and modernize scalable enterprise data platforms using Microsoft Fabric and Azure technologies. This role will define end-to-end data architecture while providing technical leadership to engineering teams implementing the solution.

Position's General Duties and Tasks

• Define end-to-end data solution architecture, patterns, standards, and technical roadmaps across ingestion, transformation, storage, analytics, security, and integration.
• Architect solutions using Microsoft Fabric and Azure, including SparkSQL, PySpark, Delta Tables, Pipelines, Fabric Notebooks, Lakehouse, and data warehouse technologies.
• Design scalable data models, Medallion/Lakehouse patterns, integration approaches, security controls, governance, and performance strategies.
• Lead architecture reviews and translate business and non-functional requirements into detailed technical designs and implementation guidance.
• Partner with Data Engineers to guide development of Pipelines, Fabric Notebooks, PySpark/SparkSQL transformations, and Delta Tables.
• Evaluate technology choices for scalability, reliability, performance, security, maintainability, and cost while mentoring engineering teams and ensuring architectural standards are followed.

Requirements for This Role Include

• 7+ years of Data Engineering, Data Architecture, cloud data, or related experience, including solution architecture responsibilities.
• 7+ years of Strong hands-on experience with SparkSQL, PySpark, Delta Tables, Pipelines, Fabric Notebooks, SQL, and modern Lakehouse/data warehouse architectures.
• 7+ years of Strong experience with Microsoft Fabric and/or Microsoft Azure data platforms and enterprise data integration.
• 7+ years of Experience defining architecture standards, data models, security, governance, performance, and deployment patterns.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Preferences

• Experience with OneLake, Fabric Lakehouse, Fabric Data Warehouse, Azure Data Factory, Power BI, and Azure DevOps.
• Experience with enterprise data governance, CI/CD, cloud cost optimization, and large-scale data platforms.
• Microsoft Azure or Fabric architecture/data certifications.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position. Candidates must be comfortable collaborating with business, product, data, engineering, QA, and other stakeholders in a distributed environment.

About NTT DATA

About NTT DATANTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses.

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