Senior Data Architect

Apex Systems

Toronto

Hybrid

CAD 140,000 - 155,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading technology services firm is seeking a Senior Data Architect in Toronto. This hybrid role requires extensive experience in data architecture, management, and design. The ideal candidate will lead strategic initiatives, develop architecture roadmaps, and ensure governance in compliance with security standards. Strong expertise in SQL, NoSQL, and cloud platforms is essential. Join a collaborative environment that fosters innovation and best practices in data management.

Qualifications

5+ years in end-to-end architecture with a focus on data.
Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms and databases.
Ability to architect solutions for various data types.

Responsibilities

Set direction for enterprise data architecture.
Develop architecture roadmaps and recommend designs.
Lead architecture governance to ensure compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Data security knowledge

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Tools

SQL

NoSQL

Azure Cloud

RESTful APIs

Databricks

Microsoft Purview

Data/Delta Lake

Job description

This range is provided by Apex Systems. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$140,000.00/yr - CA$155,000.00/yr

Senior Data Architect, Technology Architecture

Location: Hybrid Toronto (2–3 days on-site per week)

Client: Top 5 Bank

Duration: FTE Perm

Job Summary

The Senior Data Architect plays a critical role in aligning business and IT objectives by defining and maintaining enterprise-level data architecture strategies. This position provides technical vision and leadership for the Data domain, ensuring integration with enterprise technology frameworks and compliance with governance standards. You will collaborate with Lines of Business (LOBs) to understand business imperatives, applications, and technology landscapes, while driving innovation and best practices in data management.

What You’ll Be Doing

Strategic Leadership: Set direction for enterprise data architecture and influence IT investment decisions.
Technical Vision: Develop architecture roadmaps, evaluate solution options, and recommend designs that balance functional and non-functional requirements.
Governance: Lead architecture governance forums to ensure adherence to standards, security, and performance requirements.
Collaboration: Bridge communication between stakeholders from C-level executives to developers, using clear and effective methods.
Innovation: Apply problem-solving skills to evolve architecture processes and introduce new technologies that meet business needs.

How You’ll Succeed

Build strong relationships across business and technology teams.
Identify and implement architecture standards and patterns aligned with evolving business needs.
Ensure integration of data architecture with data quality and management tools to expand capabilities.
Manage project resources within approved budgets and timelines.

Experience

5+ years in end-to-end architecture with strong expertise in data architecture and design.
Hands-on experience with databases (SQL & NoSQL), cloud data platforms (Databricks, Microsoft Purview), Data/Delta Lake, RESTful APIs, streaming technologies, DevOps, and Agile methodologies.
Proven ability to architect solutions for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
Strong knowledge of Azure Cloud, Lakehouse architecture, and data analytics.

Preferred