Senior Data Architect/Strategist to design lakehouse patterns and accelerate data-to-outcomes

S I Systems; Edmonton, Quebec, Calgary; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A data solutions provider in Canada is seeking a Senior Data Architect/Strategist to design lakehouse patterns and improve data outcomes. Candidates must have extensive experience with AWS lakehouse technologies and data governance frameworks. The role involves architectural guidance and creating efficient data integration patterns. This is a contract position with flexible hourly pay.

Qualifications

• 10+ years architecting enterprise data platforms with focus on AWS lakehouse technologies.
• Deep expertise in S3, Glue, Lake Formation, Redshift, and Athena.
• Proven track record accelerating data-to-outcomes through reusable patterns and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable patterns for data ingestion into AWS Lakehouse.
• Provide architectural guidance for Operations Core systems modernization data flows.
• Establish data governance and quality frameworks.

Skills

Architecting enterprise data platforms

AWS lakehouse technologies expertise

Data governance frameworks

Mulesoft integration architecture

Data ingestion from external sources

Tools

AWS S3

AWS Glue

AWS Lake Formation

AWS Redshift

AWS Athena

Job description

Senior Data Architect/Strategist to design lakehouse patterns and accelerate data-to-outcomes

Job Type: Contract

Positions to fill: 1

Start Date: Oct 20, 2025

Job End Date: Mar 20, 2026

Pay Rate: Hourly: Negotiable

Job ID: 148334

Job Title: Senior Data Architect/Strategist to design lakehouse patterns and accelerate data-to-outcomes

Overview: Our client requires a Senior Data Architect/Strategist to provide architectural guidance for AWS lakehouse implementation and establish data governance frameworks while accelerating delivery of 360° data products.

Responsibilities:

• Design scalable patterns for data ingestion from external sources into AWS Lakehouse
• Provide architectural guidance for Operations Core systems modernization data flows
• Establish data governance and quality frameworks
• Create reusable accelerators for common data integration patterns
• Review and optimize existing Redshift/Matillion ETL implementations
• Coach client teams on lakehouse best practices

Must Haves:

• 10+ years architecting enterprise data platforms with focus on AWS lakehouse technologies
• Deep expertise in S3, Glue, Lake Formation, Redshift, and Athena
• Proven track record accelerating data-to-outcomes through reusable patterns and frameworks
• Experience with Mulesoft integration architecture and API-driven data flows
• Strong background in data governance and quality frameworks

Nice to Haves:

• Airline domain expertise in PSS, revenue management, or operations systems
• AWS Solutions Architect certification
• Experience with dbt or similar transformation tools