Troutman Pepper Locke
MicrosoftFabricArchitect
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“Microsoft Fabric Architect at Troutman Pepper Locke. Skills: Microsoft Fabric, Data architecture, Data engineering, CI/CD. Serve as primary technical authority for Microsoft Fabric. Own architectural decisions, platform standards, and implementation patterns”
Industry & Context.
Advanced analytical; Problem-solving; Identify issues; Craft practical solutions; Resolve conflicts
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum eight (8) years of experience in data engineering or data platforms, Minimum four (4) years of experience architecting and implementing solutions on Microsoft Fabric and/or its predecessor technologies (Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure Machine Learning), Expertise with Microsoft Fabric, including Lakehouses, Warehouses, Data Pipelines, Notebooks, Semantic Models, and the broader OneLake architecture, Proficiency in SQL, including query optimization and complex analytical transformations, Expertise with Azure Data Factory and/or Fabric Pipelines, including orchestration design, parameterization, and error handling patterns, Experience in PySpark for large-scale transformation workflows, Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines for data workloads using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions, Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, data engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Nice to Have
Microsoft Fabric certifications (DP-600, DP-700) are strongly preferred, Experience with Microsoft Purview, including integration with Fabric for cataloging, lineage, and governance, Experience working in a professional services organization, regulated environment, or the legal industry
What You'll Do.
Serve as primary technical authority for Microsoft Fabric
Own architectural decisions
and implementation patterns
Design and implement end-to-end data solutions within Microsoft
Define and uphold architectural standards aligned with modern
Architect and implement scalable data transformation workflows using
Design and optimize orchestration pipelines using Azure Data
Establish and lead CI/CD practices for data workloads
Lead capacity planning and workload optimization efforts across
Architect and guide enterprise implementation of Copilot in
Develop and maintain semantic layer assets
Collaborate with Data Strategy Program Manager to ensure
Provide technical leadership and hands-on support to data
Partner with Information Governance and Security teams to
Evaluate and integrate supporting tools such as Microsoft
Work directly with vendors and Microsoft partners to
Maintain high level of confidentiality of all firm
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Data Strategy Program Manager; Collaborate with data engineers; Partner with project managers; Collaborate with business stakeholders; Partner with vendors; Collaborate with Information Governance teams; Collaborate with Security teams; Work with Microsoft partners; Work with implementation teams; Work as part of a team
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Present architectural decisions
Full Job Description
We are always seeking talented, motivated, growth-minded, and creative individuals. Our firm is committed to providing employee support and advancement, while embracing inclusion and innovation as keys to a stronger future. We invite you to explore the position below and to submit your application to join our team! The firm is continuing its evolution into a data-driven decision organization, building on a strong foundation of enterprise reporting, Microsoft SQL Server, and Microsoft Fabric. The Microsoft Fabric Technical Architect oversees the technical architecture, platform design, and implementation quality of the firm’s data platform, and is responsible for defining how data solutions are developed, ensuring architectural integrity across workloads, and serving as the primary technical authority for the Microsoft Fabric ecosystem. The Fabric Technical Architect partners closely with the Data Strategy Program Manager, data engineers, project managers, business stakeholders, and vendors to translate strategic data objectives into well-architected, scalable, and well-governed technical solutions. **Essential Responsibilities:** * Serve as the primary technical authority for the firm’s Microsoft Fabric platform, owning architectural decisions, platform standards, and implementation patterns across all data workloads. * Design and implement end-to-end data solutions within Microsoft Fabric, including ingestion, transformation, semantic modeling, orchestration, and reporting layers. * Define and uphold architectural standards aligned with modern data patterns such as Medallion (Bronze/Silver/Gold), Data Vault, and related methodologies. * Architect and implement scalable data transformation workflows using PySpark and SQL, with an emphasis on performance, maintainability, and reuse. * Design and optimize orchestration pipelines using Azure Data Factory and/or Fabric Pipelines, including parameterized and modular pipeline designs. * Establish and lead CI/CD practices
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