Solutions Architect

Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Health Savings Account 401(k) with company match Paid time off Tuition Assistance Employee Referral Bonus And more! Summary Balfour Beatty is seeking a Solutions Architect to work in Dallas, TX. This is a hybrid position (three days in the office, two from home). The Solutions Architect will own the vision, architecture and delivery of our BI platforms across AWS, SQL Server, Azure and Microsoft Fabric. You’ll collaborate closely with business stakeholders, guide a small team of BI developers, and drive our migration from SQL Server to the Azure/Fabric data stack. Job Responsibilities Platform Ownership Manage and enhance two BI environments: AWS (S3, Redshift, Lambda ETL, Power BI) SQL Server stack on EC2 (SSAS, SSIS, BIML, Power BI) Lead the end-to-end migration of our SQL Server BI solution to Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, OneLake and other Microsoft Fabric services Design, build and optimize data pipelines, semantic models and reports Implement best practices for data modeling (Star/Snowflake schemas), performance tuning and security Delivery Management Define project scopes, schedules and priorities for multiple concurrent BI initiatives Track milestones, manage risks and report status to stakeholders Stakeholder Engagement Partner with business customers to gather requirements, scope new initiatives and translate needs into technical designs Facilitate design reviews, demo sessions and end-user training Mentor and coach BI developers/analysts; conduct code reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions Establish and evangelize standards for data governance, testing and documentation Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field 5+ years of hands‑on BI development and architecture across both AWS and SQL Server stacks Deep hands‑on experience with Power BI and DAX for advanced calculations, custom visuals and performance tuning Strong expertise in: AWS BI: S3, Redshift, Lambda SQL Server BI: SSAS, SSIS (on EC2) Azure & Microsoft Fabric: Data Factory on Fabric, Synapse Analytics, OneLake, Data Activator, Azure Analysis Services Exposure to BIML a plus Proven track record migrating SQL Server BI solutions to Azure/Fabric Experience with data modeling, ETL design patterns and semantic layer development Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate and/or Microsoft Fabric Data Engineer (preferred) Job Skills Technical Leadership : Ability to set architecture direction, enforce standards and drive continuous improvement Analytical Thinking : Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and data-driven mindset Communication : Excellent verbal and written skills for working with both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders Delivery Management : Skilled at scheduling, prioritizing tasks and managing stakeholder expectations Collaboration : Comfortable facilitating workshops, requirement sessions and cross‑functional teaming Adaptability : Eager to learn new technologies and adjust to evolving business needs Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Balfour Beatty plc