Senior Data Architect

Recruitment Partners; Regina; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Senior Data Architect to enhance data architectures and strategies. The ideal candidate will excel in data governance and have over five years of experience in data strategy development. This role requires strong analytical skills and effective communication to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in data governance, data strategy, and information architecture.
• Certification in TOGAF is an asset.
• Senior experience in developing data strategies and governance models.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintaining and evolving organization’s data architecture.
• Promote and educate on data governance principles.
• Lead development of data scorecards and strategies.

Skills

Data Governance

Data Strategy

Information Architecture

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

University degree in Administration, Computer Science, Information Architecture, Data Analytics, Software Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Informatica Data Quality

Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)

SparxEA

Job description

Our client is searching for a Senior Data Architect to join their team. This role will be responsible for maintaining and evolving all aspects of the organization’s data architecture, ensuring that data systems and strategies are meeting business and technical objectives. A successful candidate will deliver expert support which includes data analysis, the development of data strategies and governance frameworks, the design of data models and schemas, and the implementation of integration patterns and best practices.

Your success will be defined by your ability to :

• Promote and educate on data governance principles and practices
• Facilitate working sessions with business and technical stakeholders on data governance topics
• Develop data and data governance standards in collaboration with business subject matter experts
• Document data lineage, integrations, and transformations across the enterprise
• Map data transformations to business processes and practices
• Facilitate the identification, documentation, and communication of systems of record
• Create and maintain data architecture documentation for projects
• Lead the development of data scorecards
• Identify data roles and responsibilities across business areas and data domains
• Document data quality issues and classify them into categories
• Create strategies and processes to track and improve data quality
• Profile data based on risk and strategic priorities
• Contribute to the development of concepts, methodologies, and component definitions
• Provide guidance on industry trends and best practices
• Deliver solutions using Agile sprint methodology

Your strengths include :

• University degree in Administration, Computer Science, Information Architecture, Data Analytics, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Certification and experience with The Open Group Architectural Framework (TOGAF) is an asset
• Over 5 years of demonstrated experience in data governance, data strategy, and information architecture principles
• Senior-level experience in developing data strategies and governance models
• Proven experience in building dashboards, reports, and data-driven solutions
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to create diagrams and logical data flows
• Experience using data governance technologies such as Informatica Data Quality, Enterprise Service Bus (ESB), SparxEA, or equivalent tools
• Ability to convey complex data concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset

If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the “ Apply ” button to send your resume directly to Shannon Bondad, Becky Webber or Apollonia Pucci.

Recruitment Partners Inc . is an Alberta-based, Alberta-focused recruitment firm. We are dedicated to building long-term relationships while securing top talent for Alberta’s best employers. At the heart of our efforts is a collaborative, consultative approach. We are proud of our team of consultants, who come with practical business experience, a strong network of professional contacts, and are focused on what is best for both clients and candidates. We will facilitate the best fit between client and candidate. This means reduced turnover, enhanced employee engagement, increased productivity, customer satisfaction, and more.

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