Principal Enterprise Data Architect – Microsoft Fabric

Bridgetown Consulting Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgetown Consulting Group is seeking a Principal Enterprise Data Architect to define the enterprise data architecture and Microsoft Fabric strategy. The role involves designing OneLake, Lakehouse, and medallion architectures, building scalable pipelines and BI models, and leading modernization, governance, and security initiatives.

You will enable AI/ML data integration, collaborate with engineering and executive stakeholders, and drive architecture leadership across the data platform.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in Enterprise Data Architecture or Data Engineering.
• Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, Spark and Power BI.
• Experience with Azure, data modeling, metadata, lineage, and governance.
• Knowledge of AI/ML data integration, REST APIs, and cloud platforms.
• Strong architecture leadership and clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise data architecture and Microsoft Fabric strategy.
• Design OneLake, Lakehouse, Warehouse, and Bronze/Silver/Gold medallion architectures.
• Build scalable data pipelines, Power BI semantic models, and reusable data products.
• Drive cloud data modernization, governance, security, and performance optimization.
• Enable AI/ML solutions using RAG and enterprise data platforms.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and executive stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft Fabric

OneLake

Spark

Power BI

Azure

Data modeling

Metadata management

Data governance

REST APIs

Cloud platforms

Leadership

Communication

Job description

We're Hiring: Principal Enterprise Data Architect – Microsoft Fabric

Looking for a seasoned Data Architect who can turn complex enterprise data into scalable, AI-ready solutions? This opportunity is for you!

Define enterprise data architecture and Microsoft Fabric strategy.

Design OneLake, Lakehouse, Warehouse, and Bronze/Silver/Gold medallion architectures.

Build scalable data pipelines, Power BI semantic models, and reusable data products.

Drive cloud data modernization, governance, security, and performance optimization.

Enable AI/ML solutions using RAG and enterprise data platforms.

Collaborate with engineering teams and executive stakeholders.

Required Skills

• 15+ years in Enterprise Data Architecture or Data Engineering.
• Strong hands-on Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, Spark, and Power BI expertise.
• Experience with Azure, data modeling, metadata, lineage, and governance.
• Knowledge of AI/ML data integration, REST APIs, and cloud platforms.
• Strong architecture leadership and communication skills.

Preferred

• Azure OpenAI, Fabric Data Science, SAP/Salesforce integration, and relevant Microsoft certifications.