Solution Designer - Data Focused

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company; Toronto; On-site; CAD 103,320 - 130,872; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work options

Job summary

Global Technical Talent, an Inc. 5000 Company, is seeking a Solution Designer with a data focus in Toronto to architect end-to-end data solutions that meet business objectives and technology strategies.

You will translate requirements into scalable data architectures, select technologies, and ensure robust integration across data systems, collaborating with data engineers, developers, and analysts. This contract role runs for six months starting ASAP, with pay rate CAD 75.00–95.00 per hour, and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing data platforms and architectures.
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, ETL/ELT, and data warehousing.
• Experience with Azure data services and cloud-based data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end data solutions aligned with business objectives and technology strategy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into detailed designs.
• Develop data models, data flows, and integration architectures.
• Evaluate data platforms and tooling, prioritizing cloud-based Azure services.
• Ensure security, governance, and regulatory compliance in data designs.

Skills

Data modeling

ETL/ELT

Data warehousing

Azure data services

Data integration

Data governance

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Azure architecture certification (preferred)

Tools

Azure Databricks

Azure Data Lake

Azure Synapse

Azure Data Factory

Job description

The Solution Designer with a data focus is responsible for architecting and designing end-to-end data solutions that align with business objectives and technology strategies. This role involves translating business requirements into scalable data architectures, selecting appropriate technologies, and ensuring robust integration of data systems across the organization.

Solution Designer - Data Focused

Location: Toronto, ON

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Start: ASAP
• Pay Rate: C$75.00–C$95.00 / Hour (CAD)

Job Summary

The Solution Designer with a data focus is responsible for architecting and designing end-to-end data solutions that align with business objectives and technology strategies. This role involves translating business requirements into scalable data architectures, selecting appropriate technologies, and ensuring robust integration of data systems across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect comprehensive data solutions to meet business and technical requirements
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, developers, and analysts to understand requirements and translate them into detailed solution designs
• Develop logical and physical data models, data flow diagrams, and integration architectures
• Evaluate and recommend data platforms, tools, and technologies (with an emphasis on cloud solutions such as Azure Databricks, Data Lake, and Synapse)
• Ensure data solutions are secure, scalable, and compliant with data governance and regulatory standards
• Create and maintain solution documentation, including architecture diagrams, data mappings, and interface specifications
• Oversee the implementation of data solutions, providing guidance and technical leadership to delivery teams
• Conduct design reviews and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards
• Support troubleshooting and optimization of existing data solutions

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and data warehousing concepts
• Hands-on experience with Azure data services (e.g., Databricks, Data Lake, Synapse, Data Factory)
• Proficiency in designing data integration and data pipeline solutions
• Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to lead technical discussions and drive consensus across diverse teams

Preferred Skills

• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries
• Familiarity with machine learning workflows and advanced analytics platforms
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Certification in Azure architecture or data-related domains (preferred)

Required Experience

• Extensive experience in solution design or architecture with a focus on data platforms and systems

About the Client

This organization is a large, full-service multinational financial institution offering a comprehensive range of banking, wealth management, and capital markets products and services to individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. It serves millions of clients across its home market and operates internationally, with significant commercial and investment banking presence in the United States and other global markets.

Culturally, the organization has made meaningful commitments to inclusion and diversity — with employee-led resource groups, active diversity hiring goals, and a stated aim to recognize and celebrate the full spectrum of employee identities and experiences. Recognition programs are well-developed, with structured frameworks for celebrating milestones, daily contributions, and career achievements. The institution is described as collaborative and generally professional in its day-to-day culture.

For job seekers, this is an organization that offers stability, a well-developed training framework, and genuine opportunities for career development — particularly for early-career professionals entering financial services. The onboarding experience is considered thorough, and many employees note that managers take proper breaks and leave-time seriously. Compensation is competitive, and benefits — including health coverage, wellness programming, and some performance bonuses — are well regarded.

Hybrid and remote work arrangements are available for many roles, adding flexibility. This is a strong fit for individuals seeking stability and structured career growth in a major financial institution with a collaborative, purpose-driven culture.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-06555 Industry: Data & Analytics

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