Hybrid BI Data Architect - AWS​/Azure

As an industry leader Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive benefits package with competitive salaries and more including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent & Medical Reimbursement)
• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Data Architect to work in Dallas, TX. This is a hybrid position (three days in the office, two from home).

The Data 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.

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, One Lake 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

• 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, One Lake, 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)

• 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

About us

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and…