Enterprise Data Platform Architect

Vaco; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 165,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Bonuses

Job summary

Vaco is seeking an Enterprise Data Platform Architect in Irving, TX to modernize the data ecosystem and establish an enterprise-wide MS Fabric lakehouse. You will lead governance, security, and standardization across ERP, CRM, and operational data while guiding Data Engineering, BI, and DBA teams.

The role requires 8+ years in enterprise data architecture, strong SQL Server/DB2 skills, and extensive MS Fabric/Azure experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years enterprise data architecture across hybrid OnPrem SQL Server/DB2/MS Azure/MS Fabric environments.
• Experience integrating ERP/CRM/operational systems for analytics.
• MS Fabric lakehouse design to support reporting and analytics.
• SQL Server/DB2 architecture including performance tuning and HA/DR.
• Data governance, metadata management, data modeling standards.
• M&A data integration and platform consolidation guidance.
• CI/CD pipelines and DevOps for data platforms.
• Cross-functional leadership with BI/DBA teams.

Responsibilities

• Governing PowerBI/MS Fabric/SQL Server/DB2 environments and standardizing enterprise platforms.
• Establishing enterprise monitoring, telemetry, alerting, and observability standards.
• Define RLS/CLS, metadata standards, and security controls for analytics.
• Designing scalable, governed lakehouse architectures for ERP/CRM data.
• Define enterprise data modeling, MDM, data lineage, and data quality standards.
• Lead post-merger data integration and cloud modernization initiatives.
• Partner with business and tech leaders to deliver secure, scalable data platforms.
• Provide architectural direction and mentorship to data engineering, BI, and DBA teams.

Skills

Data architecture

Data integration

MS Fabric

Azure

SQL Server

DB2

PowerBI

MDM

Data governance

DevOps

CI/CD

Leadership

Data modeling

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure SQL

Azure Synapse

ADLS Gen2

Job description

Enterprise Data Platform Architect

Location: Irving, TX 75039 (4days [M-TH] per week onsite). Position Type: Direct-Hire. Hourly / Salary: to $170K+ (based on experience level).

Job Summary

Vaco is currently seeking a Data Architect for a Direct-Hire opportunity located in Irving, TX. The Enterprise Data Platform Architect will modernize and standardize the enterprise data ecosystem as it continues to grow through acquisitions. The Architect will define enterprise data architecture across OnPrem SQL Server/DB2 environments and MS Azure/Fabric, consolidating data from multiple ERP, CRM, and operational systems into a governed Lakehouse platform. Beyond designing the architecture, the Architect will establish enterprise standards for data modeling, governance, master data, security, DevOps, and observability while providing technical leadership to Data Engineering, BI, and DBA teams. The primary objective is to establish a governed, enterprise-ready MS Fabric platform that restores consistency, standardization, and trusted enterprise reporting while building a scalable, acquisition-ready data foundation to support continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Platform Governance / Professionalization / Standardization – Governing PowerBI / MS Fabric / SQL Server / DB2 environments while standardizing enterprise platforms, eliminating technical debt, and establishing CI/CD, monitoring, observability, and production data operations.
• Enterprise Observability / Orchestration – Establishing enterprise monitoring, telemetry, alerting, New Relic observability, and Control‑M scheduling standards supporting reliable, highly available data platforms.
• Enterprise Security / Access Controls – Defining RLS/CLS, metadata standards, and compliance to support secure enterprise analytics.
• Enterprise Lakehouse Architecture – Designing governed, scalable lakehouse platforms integrating ERP, CRM, and operational systems.
• Enterprise Data Standards / Governance – Defining enterprise data modeling, MDM, metadata, data lineage, data stewardship, semantic layer, data quality, and security standards to support trusted data.
• Post‑Merger Data Integration – Leading data integration, platform consolidation, and cloud modernization initiatives to support current and future acquisitions.
• Business / Technology Partnership – Partnering with business and technology leadership to deliver scalable, secure, and acquisition‑ready data platforms that support analytics and business intelligence.
• Technical Leadership / Knowledge Transfer – Providing architectural direction, mentoring data engineering, BI, and DBA teams, and partnering with consulting resources to ensure successful knowledge transfer and long‑term platform ownership.

Qualifications

• Enterprise Data Architecture (8+ years) – Designing platforms across hybrid OnPrem SQL Server/DB2/MS Azure/MS Fabric environments.
• Enterprise Data Integration / Distribution – Integrating ERP/CRM/operational systems and defining data syndication strategies to support analytics and downstream applications.
• MS Data Platform – Designing MS Fabric lakehouse architectures (Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Azure Synapse, ADLS Gen2) to support reporting, analytics, and operational consumption.
• SQL Server / DB2 Architecture – Designing and optimizing enterprise SQL Server/DB2 environments (performance tuning, HA/DR, database optimization, platform standardization).
• Enterprise BI Governance – Standardizing PowerBI assets, governing Microsoft Fabric workspaces, semantic models, and reporting standards.
• Platform Modernization – Modernizing legacy SQL Server platforms, eliminating technical debt, and leading cloud migration and standardization initiatives.
• Enterprise Data Modeling / MDM – Designing canonical data models, semantic layers, and master data strategies to support consistent reporting.
• Enterprise Data Governance – Implementing metadata management, data lineage, quality, security, and certification standards.
• M&A Data Integration – Supporting M&A integration, platform consolidation, and onboarding.
• DevOps / SDLC – Establishing CI/CD pipelines, SDLC standards, deployment automation, and version control to support data platform delivery.
• Technical / Cross‑Functional Leadership – Providing enterprise architecture leadership while partnering with data engineering, BI, DBA, infrastructure, and security teams.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) retirement plan, as well as potential discretionary bonuses.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. They will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.