Azure Data Architect (contract to December 2026)

Ontario Medical Association; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare association in Toronto is seeking an Azure Data Architect to design and implement data solutions using Microsoft Azure technologies. The role involves developing data pipelines, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring data governance and security. Candidates should have 4-5 years of experience in Azure solutions and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a flexible hybrid work environment and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Friendly and flexible hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Opportunities for growth and strategic involvement

Qualifications

• Four to five years of experience with designing and deploying Azure solutions.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across technical teams.
• Proficient in business analysis, including documentation and technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Designing and developing scalable data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Building and optimizing data models and managing interactive dashboards.
• Monitoring, troubleshooting, and enhancing performance of data pipelines.

Skills

SQL Server

Azure Synapse Analytics

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Data Factory

PySpark

Education

Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent

Job description

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.

How you will make a difference

• 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

Requirements

• 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 communicating with diverse stakeholder groups
• Proficient in business analysis, including documentation and technical specifications

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 do we have to offer you?

• 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 a Top Employers for five consecutive years

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

We are excited to share this opportunity, which is for a newly created position on our team. Kindly be advised that our recruitment process does not involve the use of Artificial Intelligence.

The Ontario Medical Association is strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons, 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.