Solutions Architect

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

REQUIREMENTS:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

This role requires a strategic thinker who can balance architecture vision with practical implementation guidance while enabling scalable, secure, and well-governed data solutions across the enterprise.
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

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