Data Architect

Gradient Ascent AI; Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Data Architect to design and maintain the data infrastructure for a transformative digital solution. This role involves creating secure and scalable data models that facilitate seamless data flow across health, justice, and social services agencies. You will collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure compliance with government standards and implement privacy-first solutions. If you have a passion for data and a desire to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to leveraging data-driven insights for social innovation and healthcare improvements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data architecture, modeling, or engineering.
• Expertise in SQL/NoSQL databases and data pipeline development.

Responsibilities

• Design overall data architecture for the Compassionate Intervention program.
• Lead integration of data sources from various systems.

Skills

Data Architecture

Data Modeling

Data Engineering

SQL

NoSQL

Python

Apache Kafka

Spark

Data Security

DevOps

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Terraform

Kubernetes

Docker

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

About Gradient Ascent

Gradient Ascent is a leading AI and data consultancy that helps organizations harness data-driven insights to drive impact. Our team is deeply committed to delivering AI-powered solutions for healthcare, government, and social innovation.

Role Overview

As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for designing and maintaining the data infrastructure that powers the Compassionate Intervention digital solution. This includes creating secure, scalable, and high-performance data models that enable seamless data flow across health, justice, and social services agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design the overall data architecture for the Compassionate Intervention program, ensuring compliance with government standards.
• Lead the integration of data sources from medical, legal, and social support systems.
• Define and document data models, schemas, and pipelines to enable real-time data processing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to align data architecture with digital service standards.
• Implement privacy-first solutions, ensuring data security, encryption, and access controls.
• Optimize data storage and processing, leveraging cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data architecture, data modeling, or data engineering.
• Expertise in SQL and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or MongoDB.
• Experience with data pipeline development using Python, Apache Kafka, or Spark.
• Knowledge of FOIP, cybersecurity best practices, and GoA data governance policies.
• Hands-on experience designing API-based data integration solutions across ministries.
• Proven experience with CI/CD for data infrastructure, DevOps tools (Terraform, Kubernetes, Docker).
• Must be located in Canada and have required work permits (citizen, PR, etc.).

Apply now with the form below or email your resume & cover letter to [e-mail].