Enterprise Architect

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.

Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) and its Canadian affiliate Procor Limited manufacture lease and repair railcars in North America for railroads and industrial companies who ship by rail. Owned by the Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway UTLX headquarters is in Chicagos financial district and Procor headquarters is in Oakville Ontario.

Chicagobased hybrid position requiring at least 2 days in Chicago HQ office per week.

ENTERPRISE ARCHITECT

This is an opportunity to play a leading role in the information technology and organizational transformation of a business looking to set a course for the future. We are in a period of rapid change. This Enterprise Architect role offers an opportunity to design and drive an enterprisewide IT foundation leveraging Microsofts SaaS ecosystem. We are seeking a highly skilled Azure & Data Architect to drive our digital transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecting and managing cloud solutions within Microsoft Azure as well as a strong foundation in data architecture data management and analytics. This role will lead the design implementation and optimization of cloudbased solutions that enable datadriven decisionmaking seamless integrations and enhanced business performance. You will work closely with crossfunctional teams to design scalable and secure cloud and data solutions that align with our business strategy.

SUMMARY

Azure Architecture & Cloud Solutions Design:

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable secure and highly available solutions in Microsoft Azure.
• Drive standardization and reuse of industry leading technology across the organization.
• Architect enterprise solution landscapes in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Microsoft Azure Cloud and connected eco systems.
• Expert in design development and deployment of highly scalable APIs.
• Lead efforts to standardize and promote simplicity in our enterprise architecture (championing scalability reusability security and best practices)
• Architect endtoend cloud solutions including cloud data architecture storage compute and networking with a focus on optimizing for cost performance and security.
• Produce documentation design specifications and best practice guides for cloud and data architecture.
• Implement cloud infrastructure best practices for data integration disaster recovery and high availability.
• Oversee the management and deployment of Azure services such as Microsoft Fabric Microsoft Purview Azure Data Lake Azure SQL Database Azure Synapse Analytics Azure Data Factory and Power BI.
• Lead the migration of onpremise applications and data to the cloud ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.

Data Architecture & Management:

• Design and implement robust data architectures that support business intelligence reporting and advanced analytics. Experience with Microsoft Fabric is highly desirable.
• Define and implement data governance policies to ensure data accuracy integrity privacy and compliance.
• Architect solutions for data integration ETL processes and realtime data pipelines using Azure Data Factory and other relevant tools.
• Develop and manage data models ensuring data is easily accessible and discoverable for downstream business analytics needs.
• Build and collaborate with data scientists and analysts to design systems that support complex queries machine learning models and predictive analytics.

Digital Transformation & Strategy:

• Drive the adoption of cloudfirst strategies aligning digital transformation initiatives with business goals.
• Identify and implement emerging technologies in Azure and data management to deliver cuttingedge solutions and drive business value.
• Collaborate with business leaders and IT teams to align technology solutions with operational and strategic priorities.
• Foster a datadriven culture ensuring that data and analytics are central to business decisionmaking processes.

ERP Integration & Data Interoperability:

• Architect seamless integrations between Azure cloud solutions and ERP systems to enable smooth data flow across business applications.
• Design and implement solutions that allow ERP data to be accessed analyzed and visualized using Azurebased data tools such as Power BI.
• Troubleshoot and resolve ERPrelated challenges focusing on improving system efficiency and data quality.
• Understand and provide support for legacy applications/architecture throughout the enterprise (legacy applications built on the following technologies: A/S400 Smalltalk Java Server Pages Cognos StarQuery DB2 Dynamics AX SQL Server

Project Management & Leadership:

• Engage crossfunctional teams to execute cloudbased and data architecture projects ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget.
• Support project plans roadmaps and timelines for cloud and data initiatives.
• Communicate architectural risks and roadblocks to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Mentor and support team members ensuring continuous learning and development within the organization.

Training & Knowledge Sharing:

• Provide guidance training and support to internal teams on Azure architecture data management best practices and relevant tools.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in cloud architecture data technologies AI technologies and Azure services to continually improve system design and performance.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering preferred or Computer Science Information Technology Data Science or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g. Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate Certified Data Management Professional are a plus.

• Experience:
  • Strong functional and architectural knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Azure and connected eco systems.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in architecting enterprise solution landscapes in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Microsoft Azure Cloud and connected eco systems.
  • At least 10 years of experience in data architecture cloud migration data engineering and building complex cloudbased data solutions.
  • Familiarity with ERP system architectures and integration strategies specifically with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
  • Experience doing complex digital transformation projects that encompass modernization and consolidating legacy applications/platforms.
  • Expertise in designing and deploying endtoend data pipelines ETL processes and data storage solutions in Azure (e.g. Azure Data Lake Azure SQL Database Azure Synapse Analytics.
  • Handson experience with Azure services for data processing and integration including Azure Data Factory Azure Databricks and Power BI for business intelligence and analytics.
  • Ability to quickly understand business processes and requirements and translate those into viable solutions.
  • Experience with cloud security and best practices for securing cloudbased data solutions.

• Technical Skills:
  • Azure Cloud Architecture: Expertise in designing and deploying solutions within Microsoft Azure with a focus on data and analytics services.
  • Data Architecture & Modeling: Strong understanding of data modeling data integration ETL processes and database technologies.
  • Data Management Tools: Proficiency in Azure Data Factory Power BI Azure SQL Database Azure Synapse Analytics and other Azurebased data tools.
  • ERP Integration: Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and its integration with cloudbased data solutions.
  • Programming/Scripting: Experience with scripting languages such as SQL PowerShell Python or similar for automating data processes and workflows.
  • Ideal candidate will have 10 to 15 years of programming experience with SQL C# and .NET Core (experience with Python is a plus).

• Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical and problemsolving abilities with a focus on delivering optimal architecture solutions.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
  • Strong project management skills and experience leading largescale projects.
  • Leadership and mentoring abilities with a passion for continuous improvement and professional development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Microsoft Azure certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Data Engineer Associate.
• Agile or Scrum certification for managing cloud and data projects.
• Experience with machine learning Gen AI RAG and integrating data pipelines with machine learning workflows (desirable but not essential).
• Exposure to LEAN or Six Sigma tools is a plus.

Working Conditions

• Chicagobased hybrid position requiring at least 2 days in Chicago HQ office per week.
• Occasional travel may be required for onsite project implementations or client meetings.

Pay Range:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical dental vision 401k matching and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional jobrelated screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.