Data Architect

FinOps Weekly; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

FinOps Weekly in Toronto seeks a Data Architect to lead enterprise database migration and modernization across applications. You will design target cloud/hybrid architectures and guide migrations from legacy RDBMS to cloud-native data services, collaborating with DevOps, security, and stakeholders for optimal outcomes.

You will drive data platform modernization, enforce governance, and mentor database/cloud engineers while aligning technical decisions with business goals.

Qualifications

• 12+ years IT experience with 7–10+ years in database architecture and migration roles.
• Proven experience leading enterprise-scale database migration and modernization programs.
• Strong hands-on experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP data platforms.
• Experience at Senior, Lead, or Principal Architect level.
• Deep understanding of relational, NoSQL, and cloud-native databases.

Responsibilities

• Own and define enterprise database migration and modernization strategies across application portfolios.
• Lead database transformation initiatives including re-host, re-platform, re-architect, and cloud-native redesign approaches.
• Design target-state cloud and hybrid database architectures.
• Assess legacy databases and dependencies (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.).
• Lead modernization initiatives from traditional RDBMS to managed PaaS and cloud-native data services.
• Define reference architectures, migration patterns, and standards for databases.
• Design high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and resilience strategies.
• Partner with application, DevOps, and security teams to embed database best practices.
• Drive performance optimization, scalability, and cost optimization (FinOps).
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to database and cloud engineers.
• Engage senior stakeholders to align data architecture with business outcomes.

Skills

Database architecture

Cloud data platforms

Leadership

Executive communication

Data security & governance

Performance tuning

Infrastructure as Code

Migration planning

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Oracle

SQL Server

DB2

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Cosmos DB

RDS/Aurora

DynamoDB

Cloud SQL

Spanner

Migration tools

PaaS platforms

Job description

Tekshapers# Data Architect## Job DescriptionJob Title: Data Architect Job Location: Toronto, ON Job type: Full Time Experience – 12+Years Must Have Technical/Functional Skills 12–15+ years of IT experience with 7–10+ years in database architecture and migration roles. • Proven experience leading enterprise-scale database migration and modernization programs. • Strong hands-on experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP data platforms. • Experience operating at Senior, Lead, or Principal Architect level. • Deep understanding of relational, NoSQL, and cloud-native database technologies. TECHNICAL SKILLS • Relational databases: Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, MySQL, PostgreSQL • Cloud data services: Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB, Cloud SQL, Spanner • Migration tools and strategies • High availability, DR, replication, and backup design • Performance tuning and optimization • Infrastructure as Code for data platforms • Data security, encryption, and access governance Roles & Responsibilities ..Own and define enterprise database migration and modernization strategies across application portfolios. • Lead database transformation initiatives including re-host, re-platform, re-architect, and cloud-native redesign approaches. • Design target-state cloud and hybrid database architectures. • Assess legacy databases and dependencies (Oracle, SQL Server, DB2, MySQL, PostgreSQL, etc.). • Lead modernization initiatives from traditional RDBMS to managed PaaS and cloud-native data services. • Define reference architectures, migration patterns, and standards for databases. • Design high availability, disaster recovery, backup, and resilience strategies. • Partner with application, DevOps, and security teams to embed database best practices. • Drive performance optimization, scalability, and cost optimization (FinOps). • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to database and cloud engineers. • Engage senior stakeholders to align data architecture with business outcomes. DATABASE MODERNIZATION & CLOUD SERVICES • Architect cloud-managed database platforms (Azure SQL, SQL MI, Cosmos DB, Amazon RDS/Aurora, DynamoDB, Cloud SQL, Spanner). • Lead adoption of open-source and cloud-native data platforms. • Design data modernization strategies including polyglot persistence. • Support modernization of batch, transactional, and analytical workloads. SECURITY, GOVERNANCE & COMPLIANCE • Define security-by-design for data platforms (encryption, access control, masking). • Implement data governance, classification, and compliance controls. • Partner with security and GRC teams to meet regulatory requirements. • Ensure data resilience, recovery, and audit readiness. Generic Managerial Skills, If any • Executive-level communication • Strong architectural and analytical thinking • Risk-based decision making • Mentorship and technical leadership PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • Cloud database certifications • Experience in regulated industries (finance, healthcare, telecom) • Exposure to data engineering, analytics, or platform modernization • Consulting or large transformation program experience Show more Show lessChange LocationFind awesome listings near you!