Principal Architect, Data

Long View Systems; Calgary; On-site; CAD 122,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Long View is seeking a strategic Data expert to lead end-to-end data platform solutions for clients across North America, with a focus on Calgary. As Principal Architect, Data you will own the architecture, delivery strategy, and solution sales for complex data modernization initiatives, guiding a team of data solution architects, engineers and consultants from discovery through delivery.

You will design scalable, secure data platform frameworks using Databricks, Microsoft Fabric and Snowflake,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a subject matter expert, Solutions Architect for data platforms (data engineering and data architecture).
• 5+ years selling complex data solutions with business outcomes.
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences clearly and concisely.
• 5+ years delivering within Agile/Scrum.
• Proficiency in workshop facilitation (envisioning workshops, art-of-the-possible sessions).
• Self-motivation and drive to stay current in data technologies.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Practice Director to craft differentiated data solutions.
• Develop strategies and execute plans to meet targets.
• Lead design and architecture of Data Platform Frameworks.
• Ensure frameworks are scalable, secure, and align with best practices.
• Provide technical guidance to project teams and clients.
• Lead strategic sales process from inception to closure (proposals, RFPs, RFIs, contracts).
• Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and Digital Architects to identify growth opportunities.
• Proactively build a pipeline to meet territory revenue targets.
• Contribute insights to the Long View team when not at events.
• Host presentations and educational sessions as needed.
• Lead and mentor a team of data solution architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Monitor utilization, capacity, and workload distribution.
• Conduct adhoc code reviews and ensure coding standards.
• Engage with other practices to develop new products and capabilities.

Skills

Data platforms expertise

Solutions architecture

Sales of complex solutions

Agile/Scrum

Workshop facilitation

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

Snowflake

Job description

Long View. A career that helps you get more out of life.

A Long View career helps you get more out of life. We don’t just say it, we prove it. Every day. We’re proud of our reputation as one of North America’s most dynamic IT providers — and we’re even prouder of our culture that allows our people to live life to its fullest. At Long View, we create an environment of collaboration and support, of innovation and enthusiasm, of inclusion and belonging. As a member of the Long View team, you’ll see how our company’s core pillars — Integrity, Competence, Value, and Fun — resonate through the workplace. And in a recent survey, 89% of Long View team members rated Long View as a good or great place to work!

Are you a strategic Data expert with a track record of success delivering end-to-end data platform solutions? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment?

We are looking for an innovative and technology-driven Principal Architect, Data for our Data & Dynamics team located in our Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver or Toronto branch. In this role, you will focus on strategic initiatives for Long View’s clients. Utilizing your strong technical and management consulting skills, you will solve business challenges and drive business outcomes across the full lifecycle of end-to-end data platforms, including Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, and Snowflake. You will perform strategic business solutions sales, solutioning, art-of-the-possible workshops, demos, and envisioning sessions with our clients.

A Day in the Life:

• Partner closely with the Practice Director of Data Modernization to craftand curate a portfolio of highly differentiated practice solutions
• Develop strategies and execute meticulously on plans to achieve targets outlined in the succinct one-page plan
• Lead the design and architecture of Data Platform Frameworks
• Ensure frameworks are scalable, secure, and aligned with industry’s best practices
• Provide technical guidance and expertise to project teams and clients
• Guide and lead the strategic sales process from inception to closure including authoring essential documents such as proposals, RFPs, RFIs, and contracts
• Work closely with Marketing, Sales, and Digital Architects to identify growth opportunities
• Proactively cultivate a pipeline of potential deals, ensuring the delivery of territory revenue targets
• Participate actively and contribute insights to the larger Long View team, especially when you’re not physically present at events
• Host presentations and educational sessions as needed, sharing your expertise and learnings
• Lead and mentor a team of data solution architects, engineers, and consultants
• Monitor team utilization, capacity, and workload distribution, ensuring resources are aligned with client and business needs
• Conduct adhoc code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices
• Engage with other practices within the organization to develop and bring unique products and capabilities to market that complement Business Applications and Data Modernization’s services and technologies

What You Bring:

• 10+ years of industry experience working as a subject matter expert, as a Solutions Architect for data platforms (data engineering and data architecture).
• 5+ years of experience selling complex solutions that create business outcomes.
• Ability to effectively communicate with different audiences including internal and external stakeholders and peers clearly and concisely in written, oral and various presentation formats and situations.
• 5+ years of experience delivering within the Agile/Scrum framework.
• Proficiency in workshop facilitation (envisioning workshops, art-of-the-possible sessions).
• Self-motivation and drive, always looking for ways to improve skills and stay relevant in given area of expertise.
• Ability to grasp new technology concepts rapidly and assess their relevance for client solutions.

What Makes You Extra Awesome:

• Passionate about total customer satisfaction and creating great client experiences
• Self-motivated with lots of initiative to be pro-active in your role
• Interested in and knowledgeable about current news, problems, changes, and updates relevant to the data user community and/or your area of specialization within Long View
• Committed to Long View’s four core values: Integrity, Competence, Value and Fun
• Dedicated to ongoing professional development
• Willing to assist in other areas of the business

Why Work at Long View:

• Great people and culture
• Career growth – Permanent staff positions, paid training, career life planning, and relocation and travel opportunities
• Interesting work – Be part of exciting projects while accessing all the latest technologies
• Flexible environment – A workplace that values the importance of flexibility for personal/professional growth, happiness and wellness

$122,360 - $160,598 a year

Expected Salary Range plus 25% variable earnings

Long View’s mission of building the best and most sustainable team-driven organization requires dedicated and ambitious people. Through employee resource groups, impactful and effective conversations, townhalls and various company-wide training, including how to reduce unconscious bias, we are fostering an inclusive environment. We are committed to taking consistent, positive and lifelong action to be a diverse and equitable workplace because we know that the most effective companies are made up of people with varied identities, experiences and backgrounds.

Long View is an equal opportunity employer. If you have any accommodation requests for your interview or the role, please let your friendly Recruiter know

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