Lead Data Engineering Architect

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C1 is the foremost, single-source provider of advanced communications and data technology for business. That means if it's digital, we connect our customers to it -- from phone systems and hardware to computer networks, application development, managed solutions and more. And we're 100% passionate with designing, implementing, managing and supporting our customers' every need from end to end, so that they can focus on what they do best.

So, when it comes to joining a team of IT and communications technology pros who are empowered to do what they do best, your best choice -- your #1 choice -- is C1.

Overview

Summary

The Lead Data Engineering Architect drives the design, build, and management of the enterprise data warehousing infrastructure, API integration layers, and foundational pipelines. This role is strictly dedicated to core data engineering and backend enablement, operating completely distinct from front-end BI or Data Analytics reporting architecture. The architect defines how data is extracted from critical operational systems, transformed into optimized structures, and safely staged to supply downstream analysis layers. This role also serves as the central coordination anchor for critical data enablement decisions spanning Integration APIs, warehousing infrastructure, and analytical ecosystems.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Designs and builds robust enterprise data models (Lakehouse and Data Warehouse frameworks) utilizing Microsoft Fabric and SQL Server ecosystems.
• Develops ingestion and consumption pipeline architectures to harvest data efficiently from foundational source systems (including CRM, ERP, managed services, professional services, and HR platforms).
• Architects and delivers robust API integration layers to facilitate real-time and batch-driven data exchanges across internal and external software systems.
• Coordinates critical data enablement decisions across integration APIs, warehousing structures, and downstream analytics platforms to ensure absolute systemic alignment.
• Serves as the primary structural architect for the Microsoft Fabric platform, deploying Microsoft foundational tools to enforce consistent organizational standards.
• Establishes backend master data schemas, enterprise data integration rules, pipeline automation frameworks, and technical governance guidelines.
• Determines pipeline and storage structural requirements by evaluating cross-departmental operations, SaaS APIs, and underlying source database systems.
• Calculates optimum data processing parameters and implements incremental loading routines, schema-drift protection controls, and performance optimization mechanics.
• Participates in database code walk-throughs, query tuning sessions, and data orchestration workflow evaluations to ensure highly scalable, low-latency execution.
• Collaborates closely with the Data Engineering Team and Data Engineering Manager to guide development sprints and convert structural system blueprints into actionable sprint tasks.
• Partners with the BI Architect and Data Analytics Team to seamlessly support delivery and structural optimization needs feeding into the downstream BI layer.
• Accomplishes information systems and organization mission by completing related architectural and enablement goals as needed.

 Additional Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitates technical collaboration across development teams, business applications specialists, and backend operational units to streamline data accessibility.
• Identifies, monitors, and communicates technical risk factors, integration bottlenecks, pipeline vulnerabilities, and architecture deployment status to IT management.
• Reports operational achievements and systemic roadmaps directly up to the Director of Data Systems and Enablement.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in computer science, Information Systems, or equivalent direct practical work experience.
• 6+ years of dedicated experience working in data engineering environments, with a minimum of 2+ years leading enterprise-scale pipeline and API architecture.
• Proven technical experience designing, building, and implementing enterprise data solutions natively within Microsoft Fabric and the broader Microsoft data stack.
• Strong understanding of API-driven data extraction techniques, web service protocols (REST, SOAP), modern data orchestration tools, data warehouse modeling theories, and cloud infrastructure patterns.
• Working technical experience integrating enterprise software platforms, specifically NetSuite, Microsoft CRM, ConnectWise, Ivanti, ADP, Keka, and SharePoint integration lines.
• Good written and oral communication skills with a proven capability to articulate abstract data structures and API behaviors in clear, user-friendly language.
• Strong technical documentation skills applied to tracking data lineage, API contracts, dictionary compliance, and structural layouts.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and coordinate tasks in a fluid, flexible hybrid/remote environment.

Additional Information

C1 BENEFITS* 401(k) Plan (35% employer match per dollar up to 10% employee contribution)

* Medical Coverage (3 platforms: UnitedHealthcare, Reference Based Pricing includes member advocacy; and Kaiser)

* RX Home Delivery

* HSA with Employer Contribution* In-vitro Fertility (treatment coverage)* Dental* Vision (2 plans: 12-month and 24-month frames allowance)* FSA Plans (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Limited Purpose)* Pre-tax Commuter Plans* Employer-paid Life Insurance* Employer-paid Short + Term Disability* Long Term Disability (2 plans: Employer-paid or optional Self-paid)

* Paid Parental Leave (4 weeks at 100%)* Employee Assistance Plan* Voluntary Life Insurance for team member, spouse and child

* Voluntary Accidental Death for team member and spouse* Legal/ID Theft Plans* TeleHealth * Wellness via Omada Health (healthy living solution)* Travel Assistance* Business Travel Accident Coverage

* Medical for foreign travel coverage

* Employer-paid Pet Telehealth* Accident Insurance* Critical Illness Insurance* Hospital Indemnity Insurance* Volunteer Time Off

* 10 Holidays

* Summer Sizzle

* On Demand Pay (Daily Pay)

Work EnvironmentAbility to handle multiple priorities and demands in a fast-paced environment. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.Physical EnvironmentPhysical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.Other Duties/ChangesThis job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all duties, responsibilities or activities that are required of a team member for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. At any point in time, the essential functions and primary duties associated with this position will be the principal, major or most important duties, responsibilities and activities that the employee is expected to perform as determined and directed by C1.

EEO StatementC1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and all team members will be treated with respect to their employment, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. For further details, please view the EEO Policy Statement (EEO Policy Statement) and/or the current version of the workplace poster (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf; https://www.eeoc.gov/poster)

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