Azure Data Architect

Midcontinent Independent System Operator - Carmel, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Carmel, IN

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

About the position

As MISO's Azure Data Architect, you will be responsible for defining and owning end-to-end technical solutions for data projects. This role involves supporting delivery teams in making optimal technical decisions, designing solutions that address current data needs while building long-term strategic capabilities, and creating design artifacts for traceability. You will collaborate with the Enterprise Architecture team to ensure alignment with the overall IT strategy and provide technical leadership and mentoring across various teams. Additionally, you will establish frameworks and tools for solutions delivery, communicate effectively across all organizational levels, and identify continuous improvement opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Define and own end-to-end technical solutions for data projects.
• Support delivery teams to make optimal technical decisions.
• Design solutions focusing on current data needs and long-term strategic capabilities.
• Create design artifacts and decision records providing traceability.
• Collaborate with the Enterprise Architecture team to ensure alignment with overall IT strategy and technology roadmap.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to business areas, technology partners, and other domain experts.
• Establish and refine framework and tools for solutions delivery, including guard rails for data solutions and automated reviews.
• Communicate across all levels of the organization and work with diverse project teams.
• Identify and recommend continuous improvement opportunities.
• Propose and develop new solutions to scale across multiple customers/partners.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of data architecture, data engineering, analytics, or similar role experience.
• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (preferred).
• Ability to develop, communicate, and coordinate project plans and projects.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable and secure data architectures on Azure.
• Experience in data engineering, event/stream processing, and working in API-centric architecture.
• Strong understanding of data architecture principles, including data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing.
• Experience with data integration and orchestration tools, especially Azure Data Factory.
• Familiarity with analytics tools and platforms like Power BI, Tableau, or Azure Analysis Services.
• Knowledge of automation and CI/CD pipelines for data solutions.
• Knowledge of cloud computing principles, including IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS.
• Experience with data governance, metadata management, and data quality.

Nice-to-haves

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package available on the first day of employment