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hiretalent•06.02.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Senior Data Architect - Consultant (AWS, Microsoft Fabric)

$140K–$180K/year
RemoteFinancial Services
AWS•Microsoft Fabric•Purview•Ataccama•Data Governance•Data Architecture

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Data Architect - Consultant to join our team in a fully remote capacity. In this role, you will define, enhance, and govern enterprise data architecture standards across AWS, Microsoft Fabric, Purview, and Ataccama. As a Senior Data Architect, you will create scalable blueprints and integration frameworks that ensure interoperability and data quality across all domains.

What You'll Do

  • Define and maintain standards for conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
  • Establish enterprise metadata, lineage, and data quality standards across Purview, Ataccama, Fabric, and AWS Glue.
  • Set API/event/Integration contract standards for cross-domain data exchange.
  • Enforce conformance to enterprise governance and security principles.
  • Build and maintain unified enterprise data architecture with blueprints.
  • Create domain data flow maps, cross-domain interaction diagrams, and canonical patterns.
  • Develop reusable patterns for AWS (Glue, EMR, Redshift, IAM, S3) and Azure/Fabric (Container Services, Functions, Data Factory).
  • Guide domain teams in implementing target-state architectures and lead architecture reviews.

Requirements

  • 8–12+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or data governance.
  • Strong hands-on expertise in AWS services such as S3, Glue, Lake Formation, Redshift, EMR, IAM.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Fabric and Purview, including Data Factory and catalog functionalities.
  • Deep understanding of metadata standards, lineage frameworks, and data quality methodologies.
  • Experience designing event-driven and API-first architectures.

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with Ataccama tools for data quality and master data management.
  • Experience in financial services or similar regulated industries.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary range of $140,000 - $180,000 annually.
  • Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
  • Opportunity to work on long-term projects with leading technologies.
  • Collaborative team culture focused on innovation and growth.
  • Access to professional development resources and training.
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead data architecture projects remotely with a competitive salary. Work with cutting-edge technologies in a collaborative environment.

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Who Will Succeed Here

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Expert in AWS services like S3, Lambda, and Redshift, with hands-on experience in building scalable data architectures and implementing data governance frameworks using Microsoft Purview.

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Strong analytical mindset with a proactive approach to identifying data quality issues, leveraging tools like Ataccama for data profiling and cleansing, while thriving in a fully remote work environment.

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A strategic thinker with a deep understanding of data architecture principles, capable of designing and implementing complex integration frameworks that ensure seamless data interoperability across various business domains.

Learning Resources

→AWS Data Architecture Best Practicesguide
→Microsoft Fabric Data Integrationarticle
→Data Governance with Microsoft Purviewcourse

Career Path

Senior Data Architect - Consultant (AWS, Microsoft Fabric)(Now)→Lead Data Architect(1-2 years)→Chief Data Officer(3-5 years)

Market Overview

AWS Market Size 2024
$100B
Annual Growth of AWS
15.7%
Data Governance Market Size 2024
$45B
Investment in Data Governance Tools
+25%
Labour Demand for Data Architects
+22%
Avg Salary for Senior Data Architects
$150K

Skills & Requirements

Required
AWSMicrosoft FabricPurview
Growing in Demand
SnowflakeApache KafkaData Mesh
Declining
Traditional ETL ToolsOn-Premises Data Warehousing

Domain Trends

Rise of Data Mesh Architecture
Organizations are increasingly adopting data mesh principles, with 40% of companies planning to implement data mesh strategies by 2025.
Increased Focus on Data Governance
Data governance initiatives are expected to grow, with 60% of enterprises prioritizing data governance as a critical component of their data strategy.
Shift to Cloud-Native Data Solutions
By 2025, over 70% of organizations will migrate to cloud-native data solutions, driven by the need for scalability and flexibility.

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