Senior Data Platform Architect

Troon’s Corporate office, located in Scottsdale, AZ, is pleased to announce an excellent career opportunity for a Senior Data Platform Architect! We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is eager to learn, contribute, and advance their career within a rapidly growing organization. The ideal candidate will bring a strong commitment to professional development and a desire to succeed in a dynamic corporate environment.The Senior Data Platform Architect defines and governs the architecture of the enterprise analytics platform across Azure and Microsoft Fabric, ensuring scalable, secure, and integrated data solutions. Establishes standards for data ingestion, transformation, storage, and consumption across medallion architecture layers, enabling consistent and high-quality data delivery. Acts as the technical authority aligning data engineering, analytics, and application development with platform strategy and best practices.Key Responsibilities: Define and maintain the end-to-end architecture for the analytics platform across Azure and Microsoft FabricEstablish architectural standards for data ingestion, transformation, storage, and consumption across bronze, silver, and gold layersDesign integration patterns between source systems, data platform, analytics tools, and downstream applicationsLead architecture decisions for Azure services (e.g., Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake, Databricks) and Fabric componentsEnsure interoperability and alignment between Azure-native services and Microsoft Fabric capabilities (e.g., OneLake, Direct Lake, semantic models)Define and enforce data modeling standards, including dimensional modeling and lakehouse design principlesEstablish best practices for performance optimization, scalability, cost management, and reliabilityDesign and oversee implementation of data governance frameworks, including data quality, lineage, cataloging, and securityCollaborate with data engineers, analysts, and application developers to ensure architectural alignment and solution consistencyEvaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and patterns to evolve the data platformProvide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teamsParticipate in design reviews and ensure adherence to architectural standardsSupport strategic initiatives by translating business requirements into scalable technical architecturesRequired Qualifications:8+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or platform engineering3+ years designing and implementing cloud-based data platforms (Azure preferred)Proven experience defining and governing enterprise data architecturePreferred Qualifications:Experience with Microsoft Fabric and lakehouse architecturesExperience implementing medallion architecture (bronze/silver/gold) at scaleExperience integrating multiple enterprise systems (CRM, ERP, SaaS platforms)Experience supporting analytics, BI, and data-driven applicationsRequired Knowledge and Skills:Deep expertise in Azure data services (Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake, etc.)Strong understanding of Microsoft Fabric architecture and componentsExpertise in data architecture patterns (lakehouse, medallion, dimensional modeling)Strong knowledge of data integration, ETL/ELT, and pipeline designUnderstanding of distributed data processing (e.g., Spark, Databricks)Experience designing secure, scalable, and high-performance data systemsStrong ability to translate business requirements into technical architectureExcellent communication and stakeholder alignment skillsPreferred Knowledge and Skills:Experience with Delta Lake and Direct Lake performance optimizationKnowledge of data governance tools and frameworksFamiliarity with DevOps and CI/CD practices for data platformsExperience with API-based integrations and event-driven architecturesUnderstanding of AI/ML data pipelines and feature engineering workflowsEducation Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related fieldEquivalent combination of education and experience may be consideredAbout Troon:Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Troon is the world’s largest professional club management company, that specializes in services in golf, hospitality, and residential communities.With more than 900 locations in 45+ states and 27+ countries, Troon is a leading employer in hospitality.Guided by values that emphasize being infectiously energetic, consciously kind, and humbly prosperous,Troon offers professionals the opportunity to grow and succeed within a globally respected organization.Learn more at. Job SummaryRequisition Number: SENIO032388Job Category: TechnologySchedule: Full-Time