Lead Microsoft Fabric Data Platform Architect

Capgemini; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking an accomplished Microsoft Fabric Architect to lead enterprise-scale data modernization and AI initiatives in New York. You will translate business needs into scalable Fabric-based architectures, shaping next-generation data platforms while driving adoption across stakeholders.

The role requires 8+ years in data platform architecture, with 2+ years in Microsoft Fabric or related Microsoft Data Stack, and strong expertise in Power BI datasets and Lakehouse configurations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in data platform architecture.
• Preferably in Financial Services; understanding of implementation across regulated industries.
• Expertise in Power BI Datasets, Semantic Models, and Direct Lake optimization.
• Strong understanding of Lakehouse architecture, Delta/Parquet formats, and data governance tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end architecture design and implementation for Microsoft Fabric across enterprise data programs.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to align Fabric capabilities with strategic goals.
• Architect unified data pipelines using Fabric Data Factory, Power BI, and Lakehouse components.
• Drive technical delivery, ensuring best practices in performance, security, and cost optimization.
• Conduct enablement sessions, workshops, and architecture reviews to support development teams.
• Develop reusable frameworks, accelerators, and governance models for scalable deployments.
• Evangelize new Fabric capabilities and represent the organization in partner/customer forums.

Skills

Microsoft Fabric

Data Platform Architecture

Power BI Datasets

Delta/Parquet formats

Lakehouse architecture

Azure native services

Generative AI

Tools

Fabric Data Factory

Power BI

Lakehouse components

Purview

Entra ID

Azure AI Foundry

Job description

Capgemini is seeking an accomplished Microsoft Fabric Architect to lead enterprise-scale data modernization and AI initiatives in New York. You will translate business needs into scalable Fabric-based architectures, shaping next-generation data platforms while driving adoption across stakeholders.

The role requires 8+ years in data platform architecture, with 2+ years in Microsoft Fabric or related Microsoft Data Stack, and strong expertise in Power BI datasets and Lakehouse configurations.