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 designing, proposing, and developing data solutions that address current needs while building long-term strategic capabilities. This role involves creating and maintaining documentation, defining end-to-end technical solutions, and providing technical leadership and mentoring. You will collaborate with the Enterprise Architecture team to align with IT strategy and refine frameworks for solutions delivery.

Responsibilities

• Design, propose, and develop data solutions focusing on current needs and long-term capabilities.
• Create and maintain documentation outlining the structure, key decisions, and requirements of business solutions.
• Define and own end-to-end technical solutions for data projects.
• Support delivery teams in making optimal technical decisions.
• Create design artifacts and decision records for traceability.
• Collaborate with the Enterprise Architecture team to ensure alignment with IT strategy.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to business areas and technology partners.
• Establish and refine frameworks and tools for solutions delivery.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, analytics, or a similar role.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable and secure data architectures on Azure.
• Experience with cloud platforms, particularly Azure, for managing and integrating data systems.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure, storage optimization, and query optimizations.
• Experience in data governance, metadata management, and data quality.
• Enterprise-scale technical experience with cloud and hybrid infrastructures, architecture designs, and database migrations.
• Experience in moving data from on-premises platforms to cloud and designing cloud-native data warehouse platforms.
• Ability to design and model databases, data warehouses, and data flow infrastructures.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate.

Benefits

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