Data Architect

Altis; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Altis is seeking an experienced Enterprise Data Architect in Ottawa, ON. The role focuses on building modern, scalable data ecosystems and governance foundations across the enterprise.

You will drive enterprise data strategy, implement Purview for governance, metadata management, and data lineage, enabling trusted data and AI readiness. Collaboration with technology, analytics, and business stakeholders is essential as the organization undergoes a data transformation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in enterprise data architecture and enterprise data management.
• Demonstrated expertise designing Microsoft Fabric architecture and implementing Microsoft Purview governance solutions.
• Strong experience with Data Vault 2.0, Medallion Architecture, Lakehouse, and Data Lake design principles.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Databricks, OneLake, metadata management, and data lineage.
• Experience developing business glossaries, ontology, taxonomy, semantic models, and enterprise governance frameworks.
• TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification, Microsoft Fabric certification, or Purview implementation experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• You'll lead the design of conceptual, logical, and physical enterprise data models and target-state architecture for Microsoft Fabric and Azure data platforms.
• You'll establish enterprise architecture principles, standards, governance processes, and scalable data integration, transformation, and consumption patterns.
• You'll design and implement Microsoft Purview capabilities, including metadata management, data cataloging, lineage, classifications, stewardship, and governance workflows.
• You'll develop business glossary, ontology, taxonomy, semantic-layer standards, and enterprise data governance controls.
• You'll enable analytics-ready and AI-ready data foundations through Lakehouse, Medallion Architecture, and Data Vault 2.0 design patterns.
• You'll collaborate with stakeholders to integrate Purview with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data Lake, OneLake, and Microsoft 365 services.

Skills

Data architecture

Purview governance

Azure data services

Data Vault 2.0

Medallion Architecture

Lakehouse

Databricks

Azure Data Factory

Synapse Analytics

OneLake

Data lineage

Metadata management

Governance frameworks

TOGAF

Fabric certification

Purview implementations

Education

TOGAF certification

Microsoft Fabric certification

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Synapse Analytics

Databricks

OneLake

Job description

Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid) or Remote within Canada

Language: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Duration: 6-month contract with a possibility of extension

About the Opportunity

Join a forward-looking organization undergoing a significant data and analytics transformation. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Enterprise Data Architect who is passionate about building modern, scalable data ecosystems while establishing the governance foundations that enable trusted, high-quality data across the enterprise.

Working closely with technology, analytics, and business stakeholders, you will play a key role in shaping enterprise data strategy and implementing Microsoft Purview to support governance, metadata management, lineage, compliance, and AI readiness. Your work will help create a reliable data foundation that empowers informed decision-making and future innovation.

What's In It for You

• Work on a high-impact enterprise transformation focused on modern data and analytics.
• Collaborate with experienced technology and business leaders on strategic initiatives.
• Gain exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Azure data services, and enterprise AI readiness programs.
• Join a collaborative environment that values innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Your Responsibilities

• You'll lead the design of conceptual, logical, and physical enterprise data models and target-state architecture for Microsoft Fabric and Azure data platforms.
• You'll establish enterprise architecture principles, standards, governance processes, and scalable data integration, transformation, and consumption patterns.
• You'll design and implement Microsoft Purview capabilities, including metadata management, data cataloging, lineage, classifications, stewardship, and governance workflows.
• You'll develop business glossary, ontology, taxonomy, semantic-layer standards, and enterprise data governance controls.
• You'll enable analytics-ready and AI-ready data foundations through Lakehouse, Medallion Architecture, and Data Vault 2.0 design patterns.
• You'll collaborate with stakeholders to integrate Purview with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data Lake, OneLake, and Microsoft 365 services.

Skills and Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in enterprise data architecture and enterprise data management.
• Demonstrated expertise designing Microsoft Fabric architecture and implementing Microsoft Purview governance solutions.
• Strong experience with Data Vault 2.0, Medallion Architecture, Lakehouse, and Data Lake design principles.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Databricks, OneLake, metadata management, and data lineage.
• Experience developing business glossaries, ontology, taxonomy, semantic models, and enterprise governance frameworks.
• TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification, Microsoft Fabric certification, or Purview implementation experience is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting large enterprise or public sector data governance, analytics modernization, or AI enablement initiatives is highly desirable.