MS Fabric Architect
Insight
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MS Fabric Architect at Insight
Insight is a Fortune 500 Solutions Integrator with over 14,000 engaged teammates globally, celebrated for its expertise in cloud, data, AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent edge. We are a people-first company dedicated to accelerating transformation through the power of people and technology. We guide organizations through complex digital decisions, and now is the time to bring your expertise to our expanding Data & AI Business Unit.
About The Role
We are seeking a Data Solutions Architect with deep expertise in Microsoft Fabric to lead the design of modern, unified analytics platforms. This role focuses on architecting end-to-end data solutions using Fabric’s lakehouse-first approach, enabling scalable analytics, reporting, and AI use cases. You will act as a technical leader and trusted advisor, owning architecture decisions from discovery through delivery, and helping teams fully leverage Fabric’s integrated experiences across data engineering, analytics, and governance.
Responsibilities
- Design and govern end-to-end data architectures built on Microsoft Fabric.
- Lead solution design using Fabric Lakehouses, Warehouses, OneLake, and Semantic Models.
- Define ingestion and transformation patterns using Fabric Data Pipelines, Dataflows Gen2, and Spark.
- Architect analytics and reporting solutions with Power BI and Fabric Semantic Models.
- Establish best practices for workspace design, security, governance, and performance in Fabric.
- Partner with stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable Fabric-based solutions.
- Guide delivery teams on Fabric native patterns, avoiding legacy architecture anti-patterns.
- Produce clear architecture artifacts, diagrams, and technical design documentation.
- Act as a technical authority for Fabric during planning, delivery, and architecture reviews.
- Stay current on Fabric roadmap features and platform evolution.
Required Skills & Experience
- 7+ years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or data architecture roles.
- Demonstrated experience as a Data Solutions Architect or Data Architect on enterprise platforms.
- Hands-on experience designing and delivering solutions using Microsoft Fabric.
- Strong understanding of lakehouse architecture and modern analytics patterns.
- Experience with Fabric notebooks (Spark), SQL endpoints, and semantic modeling.
- Deep knowledge of Power BI integration within Fabric, including security and performance.
- Strong SQL skills and experience with dimensional and semantic data modeling.
- Ability to communicate architectural decisions clearly to technical and business audiences.
- Experience working closely with engineering, BI, and platform teams.
Certifications
- Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer (DP 700) or equivalent preferred.
- Power BI, Azure Data, or related Microsoft certifications a plus.
Travel & Work Environment
- Fully remote work environment (US based).
- Occasional travel may be required for stakeholder or client engagements.
- Collaborative environment emphasizing modern data platforms, standards, and repeatable patterns.
What you can expect
Insight is committed to taking care of its teammates and their families, fostering engagement with local communities, and supporting a full, meaningful life and career growth. Insight operates under core values of Hunger, Heart, and Harmony, guiding interactions with teammates, partners, and clients, and inspiring positive community impact.
Some Of Our Benefits Include
- Freedom to work from another location, even an international destination, for up to 30 consecutive calendar days per year.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and company 401k match.
Key skills/competency
- Microsoft Fabric
- Data Architecture
- Lakehouse Architecture
- Data Engineering
- Power BI
- Spark
- SQL
- Data Governance
- Solution Design
- Semantic Modeling
How to Get Hired at Insight
- Research Insight's culture: Study their mission, values (Hunger, Heart, Harmony), recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor to align with their people-first approach.
- Tailor your resume for MS Fabric Architect: Customize your resume to highlight extensive experience with Microsoft Fabric, lakehouse architecture, Power BI, and data engineering, directly addressing job requirements.
- Showcase technical expertise: Prepare to discuss specific projects demonstrating your ability to design and govern data architectures, implement Fabric solutions, and apply strong SQL and Spark skills.
- Practice behavioral interviews: Be ready to articulate how you've led solution design, partnered with stakeholders, and acted as a technical authority, emphasizing communication and collaboration skills.
- Highlight relevant certifications: Mention your Microsoft Fabric Analytics Engineer (DP 700) or other Azure Data/Power BI certifications to strengthen your application and demonstrate commitment to the Microsoft ecosystem.
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