Senior Solutions Architect

What we are looking for 

Experienced, humble, technical leader. As a Senior Solutions Architect, you will need to have solid experience providing value to organizations with skills in the disciplines of Data Architecture, Data Modeling and Engineering, Analytics and Cloud Infrastructure within the Azure platform. This Senior Solutions Architect role is responsible for applying new technologies within client project engagements, so you must demonstrate leadership, expertise, and decisiveness.   You will work with clients and support their business and technology needs. In return, we offer an exciting position at a rapidly growing consulting company and the opportunity to make a difference for our clients and employees. 

What you will do  

You will work on various Big Data, Data Warehouse and Analytics projects for our world class clients. In addressing complex client needs, you will lead and work as part of appropriately sized and skilled teams. You may experience a solo project, be a part of a team with a project manager, a data engineer and a report developer, or part of an even larger team.  This will give you the opportunity to analyze requirements, design data and analytical solutions, present future-state visions to clients and execute as part of the project team. You will be working with the latest tools, such as Azure Synapse Analytics (including Spark), Power BI, Dynamics 365 and related Microsoft technologies. 

Your Duties and Responsibilities 

• Own and execute the full project lifecycle of a client engagement, in partnership with a project manager 

• Lead discovery, requirements gathering and analysis, architecture, design, and development of Azure based data warehouses and analytics solutions 

• Form trusted advisor relationships with client project and technical leaders, while helping to define their Azure focused data strategies  

• Develop and maintain client’s and the internal organization’s data architecture and standards, including conceptual, logical, and physical data models, database design, data engineering, and data architecture 

• Establish and implement data governance policies and procedures to ensure data confidentiality, integrity, and availability 

• Stay current on emerging technologies and trends and recommend improvements to the organization's data architecture 

• Mentor other OmniData team members in data and analytics architecture, standards, and best practices 

What you must have to be considered 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills tying together technology and architecture to achieve successful business outcomes 

• At least 2 years of consulting experience, or similar, in a lead or architect role, including structuring delivery plans, requirements gathering, and technical implementation 

• At least 5 years of work experience in data and analytics or strongly related fields 

• At least 2 years of experience designing and implementing solutions in the Azure platform 

• Advanced knowledge of architectural concepts, including data storage, data engineering, data modeling, infrastructure, security, networking, disaster recovery, performance, governance 

• Advanced knowledge in ETL/ELT tools and designing data pipelines/packages using tools like Azure Data Factory, Synapse Pipelines, SSIS, etc 

• Strong ability to successfully mentor and guide peers and team members in technology concepts and tools 

• Strong problem solving and time management skills, including leading other team members 

What would be nice for you to have 

• Knowledge of modern Project Management/Delivery methodologies, including Agile and Scrum 

• Intermediate experience working with Application Development solutions and best practices  

• Experience working in Azure Devops with Boards, Repos and Pipelines 

• Experience with Automation tools, such as CI/CD pipelines, IaaC / Terraform, and scripting 

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and its data  

• Experience with Power BI and/or Power Platform development 

• Experience with AI/ML capabilities, such as Azure Cognitive Services and ML Studio 

• Azure Certification: Azure 104 or Azure 305 

Benefits and Perks:   

• Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience 
• Health Coverage: 100% Employer Paid Premium Coverage, 60% Coverage for dependents 
• Dental/Vision 
• Life Insurance, Aflac, Short/Long term disability, HSA etc. 
• 9 Company holidays (Ability to use them as ‘floating’ Holidays) 
• Paid time off (PTO) 15 days 
• Flexible Sick Time 
• Maternity/Paternity Leave  
• 401k - up to a 5% match. Eligibility to contribute the month after start date. Vests as soon as you are eligible for contribution. 
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement 
• Mentorship from highly regarded industry specialists 

About OmniData :  

OmniData is a Portland - based Data and Analytics focused consulting firm leveraging the Microsoft technology stack to help organizations build their Modern Data Estates, designed to serve their digital innovation needs for many years to come. To do this, we apply deep experience in Solution Architecture, Data, Analytics, and technology to simplify the complex.  

OmniData is offering you the opportunity to work with the entire lifecycle of large Data Projects, focused on next generation data warehousing, with surface points to Analytics, Machine Learning and AI. We offer a collaborative work culture, that enables you to produce client results with a safety net from your team. You will get to work closely with very experienced consultants who will be able to provide mentorship and career guidance. At the same time, you will be rewarded for learning fast and executing within our teams to provide solutions for OmniData clients 

OmniData Is An Equal Opportunity Employer And All Qualified Applicants Will Receive Consideration For Employment Without Regard To Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Disability Status, Protected Veteran Status, Or Any Other Characteristic Protected By Law.