Data Architect Lead Consultant

NTT Data Americas, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT Data Americas, Inc. is seeking a Data Solution Architect Lead to design end-to-end data platforms in a fully remote role based in the United States.

You will translate business needs into scalable data architectures using Microsoft Fabric and Azure, guiding engineering teams across ingestion, storage, analytics, and governance. The role requires 7+ years in data engineering/architecture, strong SparkSQL/PySpark experience, and leadership in data integration.

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 Lakehouse/data warehouse architectures.
• 7+ years of 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, IT, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end data solution architecture, patterns, standards, and 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, Lakehouse patterns, integration approaches, security controls, governance, and performance strategies.
• Lead architecture reviews and translate business and non-functional requirements into detailed designs and implementation guidance.
• Partner with Data Engineers to guide Pipelines, Fabric Notebooks, PySpark/SparkSQL transformations, and Delta Tables.
• Evaluate technology choices for scalability, reliability, performance, security, maintainability, and cost while mentoring teams.

Skills

SparkSQL

PySpark

Delta Tables

Pipelines

Fabric Notebooks

SQL

Lakehouse

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data

Data integration

Security governance

Architecture standards

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

OneLake

Fabric Lakehouse

Fabric Data Warehouse

Azure Data Factory

Power BI

Azure DevOps

Job description

Company Overview

Req ID: 390182

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us.

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

Job Description

Data Solution Architect -- Remote

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

NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com

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