Senior Principal Data Architect

ABC Financial; Canada; On-site; CAD 236,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open PTO

Parental Leave

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Calm App subscription

Job summary

ABC Fitness is seeking a Senior Data Architect to define and govern our enterprise data architecture within the AWS/Databricks lakehouse ecosystem. You will lead data modeling, pipelines, and governance, while mentoring teams and partnering with stakeholders globally.

The role emphasizes hands-on design in large-scale projects, collaboration, and staying current with data technologies to drive business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in data engineering or data architecture with a related degree.
• Proficient in SQL and Python, translating complex data into efficient code.
• Experience designing data models and warehouses in lakehouse environments.
• Hands-on with Databricks, AWS Glue, and Airflow for orchestrating pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise data architecture strategy across AWS and Databricks Lakehouse.
• Establish data governance, quality, metadata management and compliance practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor data teams and contractors.
• Evaluate data technologies and drive adoption of Gen AI to accelerate work.
• Lead data architecture efforts in large-scale projects and transformations.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data modeling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

Databricks

AWS Glue

Apache Airflow

Job description

Join ABC Fitness and become part of a culture that’s as ambitious as it is authentic. Let’s transform the future of fitness—together! Our Values Best Life We believe great work begins with great people. That’s why our culture is built on respect, trust, and belonging. We create an inclusive environment where every team member can bring their authentic self to work—because diverse perspectives drive innovation and meaningful impact. Growth Mindset We are doers, thinkers, and dreamers. At ABC Fitness, your growth is our investment. Through continuous learning, mentorship, and professional development opportunities, we empower you to reach new heights—personally and professionally. One Team From day one, you’ll be part of a team that collaborates, celebrates, and cares. We move fast, support one another, and have fun along the way. Because when you thrive, we all thrive.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic Data Architecture Design: Define and maintain enterprise data architecture strategy for data acquisition, archive recovery and database implementation Design scalable and secure data models, data flows, and integration patterns across the AWS and Databricks Lakehouse ecosystem. Align data architecture with business objectives and IT strategy.
• Data Governance & Quality: Establish data governance frameworks and best practices. Ensure data quality, consistency, and compliance with regulations (e.g., GDPR). Ensure proper management and documentation of metadata, including data dictionaries, to support data discovery and understanding.
• Collaboration & Technical Leadership: Communicate data architecture strategies, decisions, and best practices to stakeholders at all levels, influencing their understanding and adoption. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data teams Supervise and review the work of contractors and third-party resources to ensure alignment with architectural standards and quality expectations. Influence and advocate for data-driven decision-making across the organization.
• Technology & Innovation: Evaluate and recommend data technologies, tools, and platforms, with an emphasis on AWS-native services and the Databricks Lakehouse Platform (e.g., Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Databricks SQL). Actively leverage generative AI tools (e.g., AI-assisted code generation, data modeling, and documentation) to accelerate delivery, in line with the company's expectation that technical staff incorporate Gen AI into their daily workflow. Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in data architecture and analytics.
• Project Oversight: Lead data architecture efforts in large-scale projects and digital transformations, personally hands-on in designing and building data models and pipelines to set the technical standard for the team. Ensure data solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and meet quality standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of data engineering or data architecture Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experienced in data engineering best practices including data profiling, sourcing, and cleansing routines utilizing typical data quality functions involving standardization, transformation, rationalization, linking and matching
• Proven track record of designing and implementing data models and warehouses using modern data modeling methodologies (e.g., dimensional/star schema, Data Vault, Kimball) in a lakehouse environment
• In-depth understanding of database structure principles and experience working on different types of databases and data warehouse technologies
• Knowledge of data mining and segmentation techniques
• Proficient in SQL and Python, with the ability to translate complexity into efficient code
• Hands-on experience with Databricks Workflows, AWS Glue, and/or Apache Airflow for orchestrating data pipelines
• Building data models and dashboards using Databricks SQL and/or Power BI
• Deep, hands-on experience with the Databricks Lakehouse Platform, including Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and Databricks SQL
• Extensive working knowledge of AWS services including S3, EMR, EKS, Glue, Redshift, and Lambda
• Structured thinking with the ability to break down ambiguous problems and propose impactful data modeling designs
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to use data to inform decision making and drive outcomes
• Ability to understand, document and convert business requirements into data models
• Ability to work effectively with a remote team across multiple time zones, and in an Agile environment
• Ability to mentor and develop data engineers at all levels
• Driven and self-motivated with excellent organizational skills
• Genuine passion about technology and solving data problems
• Comfortable learning innovative technologies and systems
• Proactive in leveraging generative AI tools to accelerate data modeling, coding, and documentation work
• Proven ability to proactively communicate and facilitate updates for ongoing projects, issues, and major deliverables to management and other stakeholders

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• Purpose led company with a Values focused culture – Best Life, One Team, Growth Mindset Time Off – with our open PTO policy, we offer flexibility in how and when you take PTO! Days of Disconnect – once a quarter, we take a collective breather and enjoy a day off together around the globe. #oneteam
• Parental & Pawternity Leave – we offer leave for when your family grows by two feet or four paws!
• Best Life Perk – we are committed to meeting you wherever you are in your fitness journey with a quarterly reimbursement
• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
• EAP – we get you help when you need it. Period.
• Premium Calm App – enjoy tranquility with a Calm App subscription for you and up to 4 dependents over the age of 16 And more! – so many benefits we couldn’t even fit them all here!

Compensation for this role will be determined based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, geographic location, and market considerations. The anticipated compensation range for this position is - 170,000-180,000 USD- annually. In addition to base compensation, eligible employees may be offered other forms of compensation, such as bonuses, commissions, equity, or other incentive programs, where applicable. Compensation and benefits may vary by location and are subject to applicable legal, business, and market requirements.

ABC’S COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, BELONGING AND INCLUSION

ABC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace where every employee, client, and partner feels valued, inspired, and empowered to reach their full potential. For us, inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a business imperative. Learn more at abcfitness.com.

About ABC Fitness

ABC Fitness is the #1 software provider for fitness businesses of any size, all around the world. Supporting 30K clubs, 650K coaches, 40M members, and processing more than $12B in payments every year, ABC Fitness provides scalable, data-driven solutions to simplify club management and engage members and clients. From personal trainers, boutique studios, and gyms, to international franchise health clubs, ABC Fitness will move your business forward through technology and industry insights. Innovation is at the center of everything we do, across ABC Glofox, ABC Ignite, ABC Trainerize, and ABC Evo. Let’s make your fitness vision a seamless reality, together. Learn more at abcfitness.com #LI-REMOTE Our employees are encouraged to be pro-active in expressing their ideas and contributing to the company’s future. We have achieved this through constant pursuit of new developments and innovations in an exciting team environment. Likewise, ABC contributes to our employees’ futures. In addition to our outstanding employee benefits, employees also receive training on an on-going basis allowing them to develop their strengths and move up in the company.