Senior Data Architect

Fidelity Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Data Architect and play a pivotal role in shaping the data strategy. This position offers the chance to work on innovative technology solutions that drive business success. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, translate complex business needs into technical frameworks, and define data architecture standards. With a commitment to employee development and a culture that values diversity and inclusion, this role provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the financial services sector. Embrace a flexible hybrid work environment and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being and career growth.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive health benefits

Parental leave top-up

Home office equipment allowance

Generous time off policy

Professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion programs

Qualifications

• 12 years of IT experience, with 5 years as a Data Architect.
• Proven experience in BI and data visualization tools.
• Good knowledge of data governance best practices.

Responsibilities

• Align technology solutions with enterprise data strategy.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Collaborate with multiple departments and stakeholders.

Skills

Data Architecture

Data Governance

Database Design

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Cloud Services

Data Modeling

Education

University Degree in Computer Science

College Diploma in IT

Tools

Tableau

Oracle

SAP

Salesforce Einstein

Informatica

AWS

Azure

Snowflake

Microsoft SQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Job Description

You will be working on a flexible hybrid schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement.

At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.

Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.

How You’ll Make an Impact

The Architecture team is responsible for delivering technology solutions that support our divisional strategy. In addition, the team leads the development of Fidelity Investments Canada’s technology vision and strategy. This involves conducting research into a variety of technologies and business focus areas that includes data warehouse, data integration, master data, big data, cloud services, data governance and quality, security and operational efficiency.

The Data Architect role assists with establishing and evolving the data standards, models and technical solutions. This will include active participation in key business and IS initiatives to ensure that solutions are architected and aligned with the Canada data strategy and technology directions. Data architects are senior visionaries who translate business requirements into technology requirements and define data standards and technology solutions.

What You Will Do

• Overall alignment with enterprise data strategy, a key responsibility involves technology solutions in addition to close collaboration with our international partners.
• Translating business requirements into technical specifications, including data streams, integrations, transformations, databases, and data warehouses.
• Defining the data architecture framework, standards and principles, including modeling, metadata, security, reference data such as product codes and client categories, and master data such as clients, vendors, product and employees.
• Defining reference architecture, which is a pattern that others can follow to create and improve data systems
• Defining data flows, i.e., which parts of the organization generate data, which require data to function, how data flows are managed, and how data changes in transition.
• Collaborating and coordinating with multiple departments, stakeholders, partners, and external vendors
• Develop data solutions to store and retrieve company information
• Design conceptual and logical data models and flowcharts
• Brings good knowledge of data governance best practices and tools experience
• Provide business analyst support to business and technology initiatives aimed at improving data quality, timeliness of delivery,

What We’re Looking For

• University Degree/College Diploma, preferably in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience
• 12 years’ experience as an IT professional, 5 of which as a Data Architect
• Proven experience in database logical and physical design, BI and data visualization tools (i.e., Tableau, Oracle, SAP, Salesforce Einstein), Advance Analytics, AI/ML, data source analysis, and overall data management
• Big Data Architecture - Cloudera or Hortonworks
• Master Data Management experience with Informatica or other industry vendors like IBM
• Experience with Cloud is required (AWS or Azure)
• Data warehousing - Snowflake preferred
• Data Integration, Informatica iPaaS preferred
• Database design and experience, Microsoft SQL, Oracle, AWS Aurora, MYSQL, PostgreSQL and IBM DB2
• Experienced with industry leading open-source tools such as Apache Sqoop, KNIME, RapidMiner, Elasticsearch, Pig, Hive, Kafka etc. (couple of them).

The Expertise You Bring

• Good project management skills and structured process mapping skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills, communication and presentation skills
• Able to build relationships and work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Architecture management and governance of structured and unstructured data
• Good knowledge of Data Governance’s best practices and tools like Informatica EDC
• Experience Data Modelling and Technical Data Analysis

Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings. Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.

Some of the ways we’ll help you feel valued and supported as part of our team:

• Flexible working arrangements - 100% remote, hybrid, and in office options
• Competitive total compensation, including company contributions to your group RRSP without a matching requirement from you
• Comprehensive health benefits that start on your first day, with 100% employer-paid premiums, that include up to $5000 annually for mental health services and therapy
• Parental leave top-up to 100% of your salary for a period of 25 weeks
• Up to $650 for home office equipment
• Generous time off policy, including 2 paid days annually to volunteer at a charity of your choice
• Diversity and inclusion programs, including an active network of Employee Resource Groups
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including access to over 11,000 training and development courses, tuition reimbursement, and monetary rewards for completing a required designation

We care a lot about fostering a compassionate, people-centric culture, and are proud to have been named one of Canada’s Top 100 employers for the last five years.

Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.

Accommodation during the application process

Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] .

No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Why Work at Fidelity?

We are proud to be recipients of the following:

Awards

• Canada's Top 100 Employers
o Greater Toronto's Top Employers
o Canada's Top Family-Friendly Employers
o Canada's Top Employers for Young People

• Great Place To Work Certified
o Best Workplaces for Inclusion
o Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness
o Best Workplaces for Today's Youth
o Best Workplaces for Women
o Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
o Best Workplaces in Ontario
o Best Workplaces with Most Trusted Executive Teams

• LinkedIn Top Companies in Canada

• Human Resource Director (HRD) - Best Place To Work
o HRD - 5-Star Benefit Program
o HRD - 5-Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer

Designations
• Canadian Compassionate Companies – Certified
• Benefits Canada's Workplace Benefits Award - Future of Work Strategy
• TalentEgg National Recruitment Excellence Award - Special Award for Diversity & Inclusion in Recruiting
• Canadian HR Reporter's Most Innovative HR Team