Solutions Architect

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Solutions Architect in Denver, CO. Key Responsibilities:

• Design and maintain enterprise Microsoft Fabric architecture, standards, and reference patterns
• Develop scalable ingestion, integration, and orchestration frameworks for onboarding new data sources
• Define standards for OneLake, Lakehouse, Warehouse, workspace organization, naming conventions, and data lifecycle management
• Create reusable integration patterns for APIs, databases, SaaS applications, files, and streaming data sources
• Lead architecture reviews and provide technical oversight for data integration initiatives
• Translate business requirements into scalable solution designs, roadmaps, and implementation guidelines
• Partner with security teams to establish access controls, governance standards, compliance requirements, and data protection practices
• Guide capacity planning, deployment strategies, CI/CD processes, and environment management
• Create and maintain architecture documentation, technical standards, and decision records
• Assess existing data platforms and recommend modernization or migration strategies
• Identify technical risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies to support successful delivery
• Mentor engineering teams and provide knowledge transfer to support long-term platform sustainability
• Collaborate with Information Security Architects and key stakeholders to ensure secure, scalable, and compliant solutions
• 7+ years of experience in enterprise data architecture, cloud architecture, or analytics platform design
• Deep expertise with Microsoft Fabric, including OneLake, Lakehouse, Warehouse, Data Factory, Power BI, and governance capabilities
• Strong understanding of medallion architecture and modern data platform design principles
• Experience designing enterprise data ingestion and integration solutions across diverse source systems
• Knowledge of Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Entra ID, role-based access controls, and data governance frameworks
• Experience with Azure data and integration services
• Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to lead architecture initiatives from strategy through implementation

• Microsoft Fabric or Azure certifications
• Experience with large-scale enterprise data modernization initiatives
• Knowledge of data security, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with Agile delivery methodologies and cross-functional technical leadership