Lead Azure Data & Integration Architect

Murphy Oil Corporation in; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy Oil Corporation in Houston seeks an experienced Data & Integration Architect to lead enterprise data engineering and integration initiatives. The role emphasizes hands-on design across the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, strong data governance, and guiding distributed engineering teams while coordinating with business stakeholders.

You will architect and deliver scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Logic Apps, and APIM; establish governance with Unity Catalog and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
• 20+ years of progressive experience building and architecting data engineering and integration solutions
• Strong hands-on expertise with the Microsoft technology stack and Azure cloud platform
• Deep, hands-on experience with Azure Databricks and Genie (or similar AI assisted data tools)
• Practical, applied experience with AI/ML capabilities integrated into data engineering workflows
• Solid understanding of data governance principles and hands-on experience with Unity Catalog, Microsoft Purview, and/or other data marketplace/governance tools
• In-depth, hands-on technical expertise with Azure integration services, including APIM, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, Azure Data Factory (ADF)
• Strong programming proficiency in SQL, Python, and PySpark
• Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies and delivery practices

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and oversee delivery of scalable data engineering and integration solutions across the enterprise, leveraging the Microsoft/Azure technology stack
• Translate business requirements into robust technical designs, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and long-term scalability
• Lead end-to-end solution delivery, providing hands-on technical guidance to engineering teams on complex data and integration challenges
• Design and implement data pipelines and integration workflows using Azure Data Factory, Logic Apps, Azure Functions, and API Management (APIM)
• Architect and optimize data platforms using Azure Databricks, including performance tuning, cluster management, and workflow orchestration; leverage Genie for AI assisted data exploration and insights
• Establish and enforce data governance frameworks using Unity Catalog, Microsoft Purview, and/or other data marketplace and cataloging tools
• Apply AI/ML capabilities to enhance data solutions, automate processes, and drive intelligent insights across the platform
• Write and review high-quality SQL, Python, and PySpark code; ensure engineering best practices are followed across the team
• Contribute to or guide application development efforts using React and Node.js where full stack capabilities are needed
• Act as a technical leader and mentor, fostering a collaborative, high performing engineering culture across distributed, global teams
• Partner closely with business stakeholders, product owners, and cross functional teams to gather requirements, manage expectations, and ensure successful project outcomes
• Champion Agile delivery practices, participating actively in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with peers, business units, and leadership; represent the technical function in stakeholder discussions
• Lead and coordinate delivery across multiple, separate teams (e.g., data and integration teams working in parallel), ensuring alignment, clear ownership, and seamless collaboration between them
• Mentor junior engineers, actively helping them build and strengthen their programming skills on the core technologies used by the team

Skills

Azure Data Platform

Python

PySpark

SQL

Azure Data Factory

Azure Databricks

Unity Catalog

Genie AI

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Functions

Logic Apps

APIM

Azure Databricks

Azure Purview

Job description

Murphy Oil Corporation in Houston seeks an experienced Data & Integration Architect to lead enterprise data engineering and integration initiatives. The role emphasizes hands-on design across the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, strong data governance, and guiding distributed engineering teams while coordinating with business stakeholders.

You will architect and deliver scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Logic Apps, and APIM; establish governance with Unity Catalog and