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IDR, Inc.

Principal Data Architect

Full Time · Remote · USA

Posted Jul 30, 2026

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  • IDR is seeking a Principal Data Architect to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Dallas, Texas. This role plays a crucial part in shaping the organization's HR data ecosystem, leading design and governance initiatives to ensure scalable and secure data solutions that support enterprise reporting and analytics.
  • Position Overview for the Principal Data Architect:
  • The Principal Data Architect is responsible for defining and executing the strategic vision for the firm's HR data ecosystem.
  • Leads the design, governance, and evolution of the HR Operational Data Store (ODS), ensuring HR data is scalable, secure, reliable, and optimized for enterprise reporting, analytics, and business intelligence.
  • Designs modern relational database solutions and Azure-based data warehouse architecture supporting trusted, high-quality data for downstream analytics and Power BI reporting.
  • Partners closely with HRIS, Talent Analytics, Reporting, and business stakeholders to translate complex HR processes into sustainable data solutions.
  • Manages the Database Administrator while providing architectural leadership, technical guidance, mentoring, and hands-on expertise.
  • Requirements for the Principal Data Architect:
  • 5+ years of designing enterprise data architecture, operational data stores, enterprise data warehouses, and relational database solutions
  • 2+ years of leadership experience
  • Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise data warehouse solutions using Microsoft Azure technologies
  • Azure Tech: SQL Database, Azure Synapse Analytics, ADF (data factory), ADLS (Data lake storage)
  • Experience designing scalable relational database solutions supporting enterprise reporting and business intelligence
  • What's in it for you?
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
  • Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.
  • Why IDR?
  • 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program
  • Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.

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Principal Data Architect

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