Data Architect

Data Architect – Feed the Children

At Feed the Children, we recognize the value of outstanding people, and we are looking for compassionate changemakers to join our team. We pride ourselves on cultivating a collaborative workplace where employees experience productive and rewarding employment and feel engaged in our mission to end childhood hunger.

Salary range: $115K-$120K (commensurate with experience)

Location: Remote – qualified candidates nationwide will be considered for this remote opportunity.

Reporting: This position reports directly to the Vice President of Business Intelligence.

• Design and manage Feed the Children’s modern cloud data infrastructure, primarily Microsoft Fabric and Azure.
• Serve as product owner of the Fabric platform; ensure it is scalable, governed, secure, and AI‑ready.
• Lead the stand‑up and evolution of the Fabric platform, collaborating closely with ERP, CRM, and data governance teams.
• Collaborate with Data Governance leadership to align architecture with Microsoft Purview and governance policies.
• Architect enterprise data models, ETL/ELT processes, lakehouse and semantic layers to support analytics and AI.
• Manage all Azure resources and oversee digital transformation between Azure and Fabric.
• Define and maintain enterprise data architecture roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Implement and enforce data architecture standards, naming conventions, and documentation practices.
• Continuously assess and optimize data architecture for quality, performance, scalability, cost and efficiency.
• Lead and manage architecture‑related projects, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Generate and present reports on data usage, performance, and compliance; communicate architectural decisions and roadmaps.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field (preferred).
• 7+ years of related professional experience; 3+ years in data architecture or enterprise data engineering; 2+ years with Azure data services (Data Factory, Synapse, Data Lake).
• Deep understanding of Microsoft Fabric, Dynamics 365 (SCM and CS), Power Platform, Power BI, Dataverse, Purview, SQL, Python, Spark, DAX, ETL/ELT processes, data modeling, Copilot, and Git and CI/CD practices.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and Product Ownership.
• Experience with data retention, auditability, and regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA).
• Credentials in relevant Microsoft technologies are a plus.

• Experience working in a mission‑driven enterprise, especially in global health and development, with complex supply chain, community impact, donation, and volunteering programs.

Data Strategy & Architecture, Data Governance & Management, Managed File Transfer, Security, Project Management, Reporting & Communication, Leadership and continuous improvement.

We are a mission‑driven organization with competitive benefits, including health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth.

Feed the Children is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, political affiliation, pregnancy, military and/or veterans’ status, genetic characteristics, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable state, federal or local law. We welcome and encourage applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities and will make every effort to reasonably accommodate their needs.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.