Cloud Data Architect

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE

As an end-to-end space transportation company, Firefly Aerospace is on a mission to enable our world to launch, land, and operate in space � anywhere, anytime. Our launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the surface of the Moon and beyond. Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space. This position is located at our Head Quarters in Cedar Park, TX north of Austin, TX.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Cloud Data Architect specializing in Power BI to design and implement enterprise data solutions. This role will focus on architecting scalable data models, developing efficient ETL pipelines, and managing Microsoft Fabric enterprise environments to deliver actionable insights. Experience with Azure cloud services, relevant certifications, and familiarity with Grafana for enhanced data visualization and monitoring is strongly recommended.

Key Responsibilities:

� Design, implement, and optimize data models to support enterprise reporting and analytics using Power BI.

� Develop and manage ETL pipelines to integrate and transform data from various sources into unified datasets.

� Architect and maintain scalable Microsoft Fabric enterprise environments to ensure robust data workflows and analytics.

� Leverage Azure services (e.g., Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Azure SQL Database) to deliver cloud-based data solutions.

� Utilize Grafana to create and manage real-time dashboards and monitor data systems effectively.

� Collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, and analysts to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.

� Establish and enforce best practices for data governance, security, and compliance within the enterprise data architecture.

� Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in cloud computing, business intelligence, and data visualization.

� Provide mentorship and technical leadership to team members, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.

Qualifications:

Technical Skills:

� Power BI Expertise: Advanced proficiency in creating complex dashboards, data models, and reports. Strong knowledge of DAX and Power Query is required.

� Data Modeling: Strong experience in designing normalized and denormalized data models for enterprise analytics.

� ETL/ELT Development: Expertise in building and optimizing ETL/ELT pipelines using tools like Azure Data Factory or other modern platforms.

� Fabric Enterprise Environments: Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric for integrating data and analytics workflows.

� Azure Proficiency: Deep knowledge of Azure services, including Azure Data Lake, Synapse Analytics, and Azure SQL.

� Grafana: Experience in setting up Grafana dashboards for system monitoring and data visualization is a plus.

� Programming: Proficiency in Python, SQL, or other programming languages for data processing and automation.

� Database Knowledge: Strong expertise in relational databases (e.g., SQL Server) and familiarity with non-relational databases.

Professional Experience:

� 5+ years of experience in data architecture, business intelligence, or related fields.

� Proven experience in implementing enterprise-level data and analytics solutions.

� Hands-on experience in Microsoft Azure cloud environments.

Certifications (Preferred):

� Azure: Azure Data Engineer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or other relevant certifications.

� Power BI Certification: PL-300 (Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst) or equivalent.

� Certifications or training in Grafana or related tools is a plus.

Soft Skills:

� Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

� Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

� Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status