Senior Digital Architect specializing in data strategy and design to lead digital solution arch[...]

S.i. Systems; Toronto; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Digital Architect specializing in data strategy to spearhead digital solution architecture for significant public sector projects. This fully remote role requires applicants to possess extensive experience in data architecture and leading agile product teams within complex environments. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in database schema design and excellent communication skills, with a focus on delivering quality digital services.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a data architect, software architect, or senior data engineer.
• 5+ years leading architecture for large-scale enterprise projects.
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital solution architecture for enterprise projects in the public sector.
• Align data architecture with organizational strategies.
• Mentor developers and technical leads.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data Governance

Collaboration

Agile Methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Data Analytics Tools

Cloud Infrastructure

Job description

Our client is seeking a Senior Digital Architect specializing in data strategy to lead digital solution architecture for enterprise projects within the public sector.

This is a remote role that must be worked in Canada.

Must Haves :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; equivalencies will be considered.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience leading cross-functional agile product teams, providing architectural direction, and mentoring developers and technical leads.
• 8+ years of experience as a data architect, software architect, or senior data engineer, focusing on collaborative work with cross-functional teams to create new software applications.
• 5+ years of experience leading solution architecture and setting the technical vision for large-scale enterprise projects with system integrations.
• 4+ years of experience in domain modeling and database schema design for transactional and reporting systems.
• 5+ years of strong communication skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and influencing decision-making.

Nice-to-Haves (a combination of experience required):

• 3 years of experience aligning data architecture with organizational data strategies and digital service delivery goals.
• 3 years of experience applying data governance principles for consistency, quality, and compliance in data product delivery.
• 4 years of experience applying secure development practices, managing identity and access with role-based or attribute-based controls, and implementing Zero Trust Architecture principles.
• 2 years of experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed data interoperability and standardization into product development workflows.
• 5 years of experience transforming legacy systems into modern digital services across multiple releases.
• 2 years of experience with containerization, orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code practices for cloud or hybrid environments.
• 2 years of experience working within an organization similar in size and complexity to the Government of Alberta.
• 5 years of experience working with relational and non-relational databases, including schema design and performance optimization.
• 2 years of experience within public sector digital service frameworks or enterprise architecture standards.
• 4 years of experience as an architect using data analytics tools and methodologies to derive insights from data.