Senior Data Architect — Cloud Platforms & Data Mesh

Scotiabank; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Lead Data Architect to design and implement modern data architecture. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience with cloud data platforms and data governance. This role focuses on enabling data consumption and requires strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Competitive rewards and a commitment to diversity included.

Benefits

Diversity and Inclusion initiatives

Tuition assistance programs

Flexible vacation and personal days

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related roles.
• Proven experience with cloud data platforms such as BigQuery, Databricks, Snowflake.
• Strong understanding of data modeling techniques including dimensional and relational.

Responsibilities

• Architect modern data platforms leveraging cloud technologies.
• Enable business data consumption through usable and self-service analytics.
• Develop and ensure seamless integration of data models across systems.

Skills

Data architecture

Cloud data platforms

Data modeling techniques

Data governance frameworks

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Tools

BigQuery

Databricks

Snowflake

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

A leading financial institution in Toronto is seeking a Lead Data Architect to design and implement modern data architecture. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience with cloud data platforms and data governance. This role focuses on enabling data consumption and requires strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Competitive rewards and a commitment to diversity included.