Principal Data Architect

Carbon60; Toronto; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in Toronto is looking for a Principal Data Architect to provide expert guidance in data analytics and cloud technologies. This role involves client engagement, project oversight, and has a strong emphasis on machine learning and AI implementations. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a solid background in professional services for cloud providers. The firm offers a remote-first work environment with flexible hours.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Retirement matching (RRSP)

Access to latest tech

Partnership with Perkopolis Discounts

Flexible hours & location

Health & dental coverage

Training reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in a relevant IT environment.
• 7+ years delivering Professional Services on major cloud providers.
• Experience with relational databases, ETLs, and data lakes.

Responsibilities

• Act as trusted technical advisor to multiple accounts.
• Provide oversight to project teams.
• Participate in the sales process in a pre-sales capacity.

Skills

Expertise in Data Analytics

Cloud technologies (AWS required)

Machine Learning / AI implementation

Proficiency in Python for Data Analytics

Strong presentation skills

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Spark

Job description

Job Description

Salary :

OpsGuru, a Carbon60 Company, is a global engineering and consulting group specializing in data, machine learning / artificial intelligence, and cloud-native technologies. We empower customers by leveraging technology to solve their unique business challenges, guiding them toward successful digital transformation.

Our value to clients lies in our ability to provide deep technical guidance aligned with real business needs. Principal Data Architects play a critical role in this, bringing a high level of expertise in Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning, including Data Governance and Compliance. These architects combine technical depth with business acumen, enabling them to confidently engage stakeholders at all levels—from engineers to the C-suite—throughout the entire technology adoption lifecycle.

Principal Data Architects are assigned to multiple strategic accounts, where they act as trusted technical advisors. They are respected thought leaders who challenge and guide clients in a collaborative, respectful manner to ensure maximum value from their technology investments.

In addition to their client-facing responsibilities, Principal Architects actively contribute to the sales process, often in a pre-sales or SME capacity. They partner with Account Executives and Presales Architects to scope opportunities, define technical solutions, and help craft detailed statements of work. Their involvement in ongoing account management is essential to sustaining long-term client success.

Principal Architects may also take on leadership responsibilities, dedicating approximately 10% of their time to mentoring, supporting, and developing a team of architects and engineers as people managers.

What you'll be doing :

Principal Data Architects are expected to provide deep business and technical expertise across Data Analytics, Data Processing, Data Governance & AI & ML areas. As part of the role, you will :

• Report directly to OpsGuru Engineering Leadership.
• Confidently discuss every stage of the technology adoption cycle with stakeholders from the CEO to developers across multiple technical domains.
• Be assigned to multiple accounts and work with clients to become a trusted technical advisor.
• Provide thought leadership.
• Contribute to internal and external evangelism by creating and sharing content such as blog posts, whitepapers, and case studies that highlight best practices and success stories.
• Represent OpsGuru at conferences and industry events as a speaker, panelist, or SME, as appropriate.
• Guide and challenge clients respectfully to ensure they receive maximum value from their technology investments.
• Provide oversight to project teams to ensure technical outcomes align with solving customer business problems within project budgets and timelines.
• Work with Engagement Managers to help manage project scope, expectations, and delivery quality.
• Discuss budget considerations and ROI with stakeholders, ensuring clients understand how recommended technologies align with financial and strategic goals.
• Participate in the sales process, typically in pre-sales or similar capacity.
• Collaborate with Account Executives and Presales Architects to scope and support statements of work and account management.

While primarily focused on technical and consulting delivery, the Principal Data Architect may also act as a people manager for a team of Architects and Engineers, involving regular one-on-one meetings, professional development, and performance reviews.

Your skills & experience :

• 10+ years of experience in a relevant IT environment.
• 7+ years delivering Professional Services on major cloud providers (AWS required, Google Cloud or Azure nice to have), focusing on:
• Large-scale workload migrations
• Data platform modernization
• Lakehouse implementations
• Data security, governance, and compliance
• Machine Learning / AI implementations

• Hands-on experience with AWS (required), and familiarity with Azure / Google Cloud.
• Proficiency in Python for Data Analytics.
• Experience with relational databases, data warehouses, data lakes, pipelines, ETLs, and frameworks like Spark.
• Data modeling, BI dashboards, data quality, lineage, and cataloging.
• Exposure to MLOps frameworks (e.g., Sagemaker) and foundational AI models.
• Strong presentation skills to varied audiences, including CxO level.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and stakeholder expectations.
• Technical pre-sales experience with SME guidance and cost modeling.

People Management :

• Effective communication tailored to team members.
• Ability to explain business value and provide constructive feedback.
• Ownership of challenges and trust-building with team.
• Setting and guiding professional development goals.
• Leadership in technical team management and recruitment.

What’s in it for you :

Compensation & Perks :

• Competitive salary
• Retirement matching (RRSP)
• Access to latest tech
• Partnership with Perkopolis Discounts

Flexibility & Time Off :

• Remote-first environment
• Flexible hours & location
• Paid parental leave

Health & Wellness :

• Health & dental coverage
• Mental health support
• Health Care Spending Account

Growth & Development :

• Training reimbursement
• Peer recognition rewards

At OpsGuru, we value diversity and inclusion, encouraging employees to bring their authentic selves to work. We are committed to a respectful, safe, and equitable environment. For accommodations or support during recruitment, please contact us via email. We thank all applicants; only those qualifying will be contacted.

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