Azure Data Architect (contract to December 2026)

Ontario Medical Association; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 170,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible hybrid work environment

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Growth opportunities within the organization

Job summary

A health advocacy organization in Toronto seeks an experienced Azure Data Architect to design and implement robust data solutions using Microsoft Azure technologies. This role involves developing scalable data pipelines and ensuring data compliance, all within a collaborative hybrid work environment. Candidates must have 4-5 years of Azure experience and relevant educational background. Competitive compensation and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion are offered.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience designing and deploying Azure solutions.
• Proven ability to collaborate across teams.
• Proficient in documentation and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable data pipelines using Azure technologies.
• Optimize data models and create insightful reports.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for data requirements.
• Monitor and enhance performance of data pipelines.
• Ensure data security and compliance with policies.
• Document data processes for transparency.

Skills

SQL Server

Azure Synapse Analytics

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Factory

PySpark

Business analysis

Education

Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering

Job description

Azure Data Architect (contract to December 2026)

Are you looking to join one of Greater Toronto’s Top 2025 Employers? The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) advocates for and supports doctors, seeking to strengthen their leadership role in caring for patients. We continually seek to be the trusted voice in transforming Ontario’s health-care system by courageously pursuing best practices, new ideas, solutions, and opportunities to improve.

Job Summary

In this role, the Azure Data Architect holds primary accountability for designing, deploying, and sustaining robust data solutions utilizing Microsoft Azure technologies. The position requires deep expertise in SQL Server, Azure Synapse Analytics, and Microsoft Fabric to facilitate seamless data integration, advanced transformation, and comprehensive governance. The incumbent ensures that all technical specifications align with core business requirements, while also fostering innovation through the adoption of modern platforms and frameworks. Operating within a collaborative, agile team environment, this position is integral to delivering secure, scalable, and high-performing data architectures that drive organizational objectives.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing scalable data pipelines and ETL processes using Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and Microsoft Fabric Notebooks (PySpark)
• Building and optimizing data models, creating insightful reports, and managing interactive dashboards
• Collaborating with stakeholders to gather data requirements and deliver tailored, data-driven solutions
• Monitoring, troubleshooting, and enhancing performance of data pipelines and workflows across platforms
• Ensuring data security, privacy, and compliance with organizational and regulatory policies
• Documenting data pipelines, workflows, tables, and analytical processes for transparency and maintainability

Qualifications

• Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent
• Four to five years of experience with designing and deploying Azure solutions, including coding and infrastructure development
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across technical teams and communicate with diverse stakeholder groups
• Proficient in business analysis, including documentation and technical specifications

Work arrangements

The OMA has moved to a permanent hybrid work environment. As such, the individual in this position will be required to work a minimum number of days in our Toronto office.

What we have to offer

• A work environment whose values are to be respectful, bold, responsive, and transparent in our work and our behaviours
• A fantastic opportunity to grow with the team and help shape the strategic direction of the OMA, its members and the health-care system
• An organization that is committed to the equity, diversity and inclusion principles of humility, accountability, collaboration, courage and integrity
• A friendly and flexible hybrid work environment
• Competitive compensation
• An organization that has been recognized as Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for five consecutive years

As a condition of employment, OMA conducts background checks and reference checks for all open positions.

The Ontario Medical Association is strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. In accordance with the AODA Act, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.