Enterprise Architect

UTLX

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s 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 Chicago’s financial district, and Procor headquarters is in Oakville Ontario.

Chicago-based 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 enterprise-wide IT foundation leveraging Microsoft’s 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 cloud-based solutions that enable data-driven decision-making, seamless integrations, and enhanced business performance. You will work closely with cross-functional 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 end-to-end 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 on-premise 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 real-time 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 cloud-first strategies, aligning digital transformation initiatives with business goals.
• Identify and implement emerging technologies in Azure and data management to deliver cutting-edge solutions and drive business value.
• Collaborate with business leaders and IT teams to align technology solutions with operational and strategic priorities.
• Foster a data-driven culture, ensuring that data and analytics are central to business decision-making