Solutions Architect – Data Analytics

Ferguson; United States; Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferguson seeks an experienced Solutions Architect for Data Analytics to define and guide the enterprise data strategy centered on the Databricks Lakehouse Platform. You will design scalable, secure data solutions that enable analytics, AI, machine learning, and operational reporting across a hybrid enterprise landscape.

Location flexibility includes Remote within the United States or Hybrid for Newport News, VA; you will mentor engineers, drive automation, ensure security/compliance, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT; equivalent experience considered.
• 4+ years in enterprise IT operations, systems engineering, or infrastructure architecture.
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation.
• Strong Azure data solutions experience (Data Factory, ADLS, Key Vault).
• Demonstrated Databricks or similar cloud data platform expertise.
• Experience with BI/analytics data architectures (Power BI).
• Knowledge of IAM automation and RBAC provisioning.
• Proven CI/CD experience (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness to innovate and modernize automation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic direction for enterprise solution architecture across multiple domains.
• Design scalable, secure data solutions enabling analytics, AI, ML, and reporting.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership on architecture decisions.
• Translate business requirements into automated, scalable architectures.
• Ensure security, compliance, and performance in automation designs.
• Create and maintain architecture documentation and standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and stay ahead of data tech trends.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Adaptability

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Azure Data Factory

Azure Storage/ADLS

Key Vault

Databricks

Power BI

Job description

Job Posting

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Solutions Architect – Data Analytics

We are looking for an experienced and driven Solutions Architect responsible for defining and guiding the technical implementation of the organization's enterprise data strategy centered on the Databricks Lakehouse Platform. In this role, you will design scalable, secure, and high-performing data solutions that enable analytics, AI, machine learning, and operational reporting. You will serve as a key technical leader, bridging the gap between business needs and technical execution across a hybrid enterprise landscape.

Location: This role is approved to be either Remote within the United States or Hybrid for associates in Newport News, VA, in accordance with company policy.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Delivers the development of strategic direction and leadership in the development of enterprise-wide solution architecture.
• Executes design, improvements, and/or execution of architecture from design through completion of products and/or features (e.g., drives solutions performance, quality, etc.).
• Guides the definition of solution/system architecture and design across multiple products or systems.
• Ensures the translation of requirements into effective solution architecture and design across products or systems.
• Participates in cross-architecture reviews across solution sets and ensures upstream and downstream integration requirements.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation and standards for all architecture solutions and frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers building and consuming architecture solutions.
• Conduct architecture reviews and ensure automation designs meet security, compliance, and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with multi-functional business customers to translate business requirements into automated, scalable technical solutions.
• Monitor environment health, identify failure patterns, and drive continuous improvement across the data ecosystem.
• Stay ahead of emerging data technologies, tools, and industry trends to recommend and implement innovative solutions.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in enterprise IT operations, systems engineering, or infrastructure architecture, including experience designing enterprise-scale solutions spanning multiple applications, data sources, and technology platforms.
• Deep expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and CloudFormation, puppet, chef for provisioning and configuration management.
• Proven background in crafting and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms.
• Strong experience designing cloud-based data solutions, preferably within Microsoft Azure, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Storage/ADLS, Azure networking, identity and access management, Key Vault, and related services.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing an enterprise data platform using Databricks or a comparable modern cloud data platform.
• Experience designing data architectures that support enterprise BI and analytics, preferably including Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.
• Solid understanding of on-premises infrastructure including Windows and Linux operating systems, networking (routing, load balancers, VPNs), and security infrastructure (firewalls, IDS/IPS).
• Knowledge of DevOps and agile methodologies with a track record of successfully contributing into software delivery lifecycles.
• Experience with identity and access management automation, including AD integration and role-based access control provisioning.
• Proficiency in cost management and optimization strategies for cloud-based capacity workloads.
• Relevant certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or similar is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex environments and deliver actionable automation strategies, with a strong emphasis on execution.
• Good communication and collaboration skills, capable of influencing technical and non-technical collaborators and mentoring junior engineers.
• Innovative mentality with a willingness to challenge legacy processes and champion modern automation approaches.
• High adaptability and a continuous learning mentality to keep pace with the constantly evolving automation and cloud landscape.

Why Join Us

You’ll play a central role in transforming how our enterprise operates — defining and delivering the framework for a best-in-class analytics ecosystem. You’ll work across a broad technology stack in a collaborative environment that values governance, innovation, and operational excellence, with real opportunities to shape the analytics strategy of a large, complex organization.

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well‑being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

Pay Range

Actual pay rate may vary depending upon location. The estimated pay range for this position is below. The specific rate will depend on a candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.

$5,444.76 - $9,537.00

Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information