Opportunity
We are seeking Snowflake Data Architects for our AI & Data practice team.
Key Responsibilities – Snowflake
- Lead solution architecture for Snowflake-based projects
- Design or review logical and physical data models to support analytics, AML, reporting, and AI use cases
- Define ingestion patterns (e.g., batch, streaming, file-based)
- Design data storage layers (e.g., raw, curated, consumption)
- Define security architecture (e.g., roles, RBAC, masking, row access policies)
- Design data sharing (e.g., secure views, shares, inter-account patterns)
- Establish data quality controls (e.g., validation rules, control totals, reconciliation)
- Develop cost monitoring / telemetry / governance (e.g., warehouse sizing, auto suspend, usage monitoring)
- Produce architecture artifacts (e.g., diagrams, standards)
- Lead technical reviews
- Enforce standards (e.g., reference architecture) across teams
Key Responsibilities – Core
Lead and facilitate data architecture assessments, workshops, and strategy sessions with clients to understand business goals, challenges, and opportunitiesDefine and develop enterprise data strategies, roadmaps, and architectures aligned with clients' business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practicesDesign and architect scalable and extensible end-to-end data management solutions encompassing :
Data warehouses and data lakes, to support business analytics, reporting, and machine learning use casesTarget state and reference architecturesConceptual, logical, and physical data models and graph data modeling to represent business entities, relationships, and processesData integration patterns for batch / streaming pipelinesMaster data managementData governanceDevelop and maintain data standards, guidelines, and best practices for data management and governanceCollaborate with business stakeholders, data scientists, and data engineers to define data requirements, source data integration strategies, and data quality standardsEvaluate and recommend data technologies, platforms, and tools, such as cloud data services and data management solutions to meet client needs and requirementsProvide technical leadership and guidance to project teams, including data architects, data engineers, and developers, to ensure alignment with architectural principles, design patterns, and best practicesConduct data architecture reviews, assessments, and audits to assess compliance with architectural standards, identify gaps, and recommend remediation actionsDevelop and deliver client presentations, executive briefings, and thought leadership content on data architecture trends, technologies, and best practicesMentor junior team members, provide coaching and support, and contribute to the professional development and growth of data architect capabilities within the practiceBuild valuable relationships both within EY and with clientsQualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, data science, informatics, engineering, or a related field8+ years in data architecture or data engineering roles3+ years designing and developing on SnowflakeSnowflake SnowPro Core CertificationStrong SQL skillsBroad and deep demonstrated knowledge of Snowflake featuresDemonstrated experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)Strong background in analytical data modeling including dimensional and Data Vault methodologiesProven experience delivering end-to-end enterprise data and solution architectures including data warehouses and data lakes to support analytics and machine learningDemonstrated experience architecting scalable data pipelines across batch and streaming patternsDemonstrated experience integrating data management capabilities including MDM, metadata, and data qualityDemonstrated experience embedding security, privacy, and governance controls into data platformsStrong communication (oral and written)Ideal Certifications
Snowflake SnowPro Advanced ArchitectAWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)Azure Solutions Architect ExpertWhat We Look For
We’re interested in passionate leaders with a strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the IT Advisory space. If you have a strong passion for helping businesses achieve their IT strategy, this role is for you.
What We Offer
At EY, our Total Rewards package supports our commitment to creating a leading people culture - built on high-performance teaming - where everyone can achieve their potential and contribute to building a better working world for our people, our clients and our communities. It includes comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, paid vacation, and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you. Competitive compensation is based on performance and the value you bring to our business.
Location and Salary
Toronto - $110,000 to $160,000
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