RQ09406 - Data Architect/Modeller - Senior

Maarut Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in data architecture is seeking a Data Architect/Data Modeler to develop and implement data architecture within a complex environment. This role involves defining data flows, ensuring strategic alignment with data requirements, and developing enterprise architecture artifacts. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical and communication skills along with experience in the public sector and various database technologies.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing data architectures and models.
• Familiar with structured methodologies for design and implementation.
• Experience in monitoring and enforcing data standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop data architecture for applications in a distributed environment.
• Support in data migration strategies and alpha prototyping.
• Create a fully attributed conceptual or logical data model.

Skills

Data modeling

Information resource management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ERWIN

VISIO

PowerDesigner

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements the data architecture for application development in a complex and distributed environment, including the determination of the flow and distribution of data, the location of databases, and data access methods.
  
• Provides a standard common business vocabulary, expresses strategic data requirements, outlines high level integrated designs to meet these requirements, and aligns with the enterprise strategy and related business architecture.
  

Requirements

Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Mandatory Skills (50%):

• Knowledge and experience in information resource management tools and techniques
  
• Experience with at least two different platforms, operating systems, environments, database technologies, languages and communications protocols
  
• Knowledge of performance considerations for different database designs in different environments
  
• Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development and implementation of applications
  
• Experience in systems analysis and design in large or medium systems environments
  
• Experience in the use of Computer Aided Software Engineering (CASE) tools for the development and documentation of data architectures and detailed data models
  
• Experience in the use of data modelling methods and tools (e.g. ERWIN, VISIO, PowerDesigner) including a working knowledge of metadata structures, repository functions, and data dictionaries
  
• Knowledge and experience in the use of information retrieval packages Awareness of emerging I&IT trends and directions
  
• Experience in monitoring and enforcing data modelling/normalization standards
  
• Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models)
  
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
  
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
  

Data architecture/data modeler skills will build upon a Conceptual Data Model which is technology-and application-independent and will assist with the following tasks/deliverables:

• Continue ‘data prototyping’ to proof CDM recommendation
  
• Develop a fully Attributed Conceptual Data Model (CDM) or Logical Data Model depending on the IT solution strategy that is approved.
  
• Support MECP in developing their Data Migration strategy/plan
  
• Assist with Alpha prototyping and/or proofs-of-concept
  
• Support development of enterprise architecture artefacts for submission to Architecture Review Board for Architecture Gate Point 0 (AGP0) during summer 2025 and then AGP1 during fall/winter
  

Desirable Skills (30%):

• Experience with middleware and gateways
  
• Experience in designing/developing an automated data distribution mechanism
  
• Knowledge and understanding of object-oriented analysis and design techniques.
  
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
  
• Experience creating detailed data standards to enable integration with other systems
  
• Experience reviewing conceptual, logical and physical data models for quality and adherence to standards Knowledge and understanding of dimensional and relational data models
  
• Knowledge and experience in information resource management tools and techniques
  

Communication & Soft Skills (15%)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (clear & concise. Presentation skills to present information and findings, options and recommendations to clients, project/technical team members and management audiences
  
• Strong track record of building and maintaining solid relationships with clients, project team members, and management
  
• Self-motivated leader with strong interpersonal skills. Collaboration skills to jointly work towards project common goals/deliverables by proactively sharing status, raising risks/issues and effort estimates
  
• Persistent attention to detail
  
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and deliver within extremely tight deadlines
  
• Project rescue/project triage experience is an asset
  

Public Sector Experience (5%):

• Previous experience working in Government or Public Sector organizations
  
• Demonstrated experience in Ontario Design System https://designsystem.ontario.ca/
  
• Experience in developing enterprise architecture deliverables (e.g. models) based on Ontario Government Enterprise Architecture processes and practice
  

Must haves:

Data architect/data modeler skills will build upon a Conceptual Data Model which is technology-and application-independent and will assist with the following tasks/deliverables:

• Continue ‘data prototyping’ to proof CDM recommendation
  
• Develop a fully Attributed Conceptual Data Model (CDM) or Logical Data Model depending on IT solution strategy that is approved.
  
• Support MECP in developing their Data Migration strategy/plan
  
• Assist with Alpha prototyping and/or proofs-of-concept
  
• Support development of enterprise architecture artefacts for submission to Architecture Review Board for Architecture Gate Point 0 (AGP0) during summer 2025 and then AGP1 during fall/winter