Position: Data Architect Senior
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Remote within Canada only)
Duration: 12 months + possible extension
Keywords: Data Architecture, Enterprise Data Architecture, Data Integration, Data Modeling, Data Platforms, Data Mesh, Data Fabric, Data Governance, Data Quality, Metadata Management, ETL, Data Pipelines, Data Products, Big Data, Cloudera, Azure, Data Security, Data Privacy, Machine Learning, Data Science, Solution Architecture, TOGAF, Stakeholder Management, Business Analysis, Data Strategy
Must Have: - Degree/Diploma/Certification in Computer Science, IT, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in data architecture, data integration, and data platforms
- 5+ years designing and implementing enterprise data solutions
- 5+ years experience across architecture domains (business, application, technology)
- 5+ years translating business requirements into technical/data solutions
- 3+ years of stakeholder engagement explaining complex data concepts
Nice to Have: - Experience with Data Mesh / Data Fabric architectures
- Hands-on experience in business analysis and solution design
- Experience leading workshops and stakeholder discussions
- Experience with ML / Data Science architecture enablement
- Experience developing enterprise data roadmaps
- Experience with Big Data platforms (e.G., Cloudera)
- Experience with TOGAF or similar architecture frameworks
- Public sector experience
- Experience in data security, governance, and privacy frameworks