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Databricks Architecture Consultant

Databricks Architecture Consultant

CGI • Edmonton, AB, Canada
12 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Databricks Architecture Consultant

Position Description

CGI is the world's 5th largest independent IT and business consulting services firm, operating across 40 countries and delivering more than 100 IP-based solutions to clients in Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Utilities, Oil & Gas, and more. We are recognized globally for our on-time, on-budget delivery and our role as a trusted advisor to leading organizations.

As organizations accelerate their data and analytics modernization, CGI is expanding its Data & AI consulting practice. We are seeking a Data Architecture Consultant with deep expertise in Lakehouse architecture, data modeling, governance, and regulatory reporting, ideally with experience in highly regulated industries such as Energy, Utilities, Financial Services or Government.

Join our team and help design and implement enterprise-scale analytics platforms that enable trusted insights, advanced analytics, and regulatory compliance.

Your future duties and responsibilities

As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for the end-to-end architecture and design of enterprise Lakehouse platforms built on Databricks. You will define and govern Bronze, Silver, and Gold data zones, establish metadata and data quality standards, and design Unity Catalog structures that enable secure, scalable analytics and regulatory reporting.

You will work closely with Data Engineers, Analytics Engineering Consultants, Data Scientists, Cloud Architecture Consultants, and Business Stakeholders to ensure data platforms are well-governed, performant, auditable, and aligned to business and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Lakehouse Architecture & Data Modeling

  • . Architect and design Databricks Lakehouse solutions using Bronze, Silver, and Gold layers, ensuring clear separation of ingestion, refinement, and consumption.
  • . Define enterprise data models optimized for analytics, BI, and regulatory reporting.
  • . Establish data design standards for schemas, naming conventions, partitioning, and performance optimization.
  • . Ensure Lakehouse designs support both batch and streaming data workloads.

Metadata, Governance & Unity Catalog

  • . Design and implement Unity Catalog architectures, including catalogs, schemas, tables, views, and access controls.
  • . Define metadata standards, data ownership models, and lineage practices to support auditability and regulatory compliance.
  • . Implement fine-grained access controls aligned with enterprise security, privacy, and compliance requirements.
  • . Partner with governance and risk teams to ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks and internal data policies.
  • Analytics & Regulatory Reporting Enablement

  • . Architect Gold-layer datasets optimized for BI tools, regulatory submissions, and executive reporting.
  • . Ensure data structures support reproducibility, traceability, and explainability of metrics.
  • . Collaborate with analytics and reporting teams to align data models with business definitions and regulatory rules.
  • . Support data quality monitoring, validation frameworks, and exception handling.
  • Cloud & Platform Integration

  • . Design Databricks architectures integrated with cloud-native services (e.g., Azure Data Lake Storage, Azure Synapse, Azure Key Vault).
  • . Define ingestion patterns using tools such as Auto Loader, Delta Live Tables, and structured streaming.
  • . Ensure platform designs meet enterprise requirements for scalability, resilience, cost optimization, and operational monitoring.
  • Client Advisory & Delivery Leadership

  • . Act as a trusted advisor to client stakeholders on Lakehouse architecture, data strategy, and analytics modernization.
  • . Lead architecture workshops, define target-state architectures, and produce high-quality solution design documentation.
  • . Provide technical leadership across delivery teams, guiding best practices and architectural decision-making.
  • . Mentor data engineers and analytics teams, contributing to CGI's Data & AI Centers of Excellence.
  • Required qualifications to be successful in this role

    Qualifications

    Must-Have Technical Experience

  • . 8–12+ years of experience in data architecture, analytics platforms, or data engineering, including : Databricks Lakehouse architecture Delta Lake (tables, optimization, versioning) Bronze / Silver / Gold data modeling patterns Unity Catalog design and governance
  • . Strong experience with cloud data platforms (Azure preferred).
  • . Proven experience designing data solutions that support analytics, BI, and regulatory reporting.
  • . Deep understanding of data governance, metadata management, and security controls.
  • Industry & Regulatory Experience

  • . Experience delivering data platforms in regulated industries such as Energy, Utilities, Financial Services, or Government.
  • . Familiarity with regulatory reporting, audit requirements, and data traceability concepts..
  • Leadership & Consulting Experience

  • . Demonstrated ability to lead architecture initiatives and guide cross-functional technical teams.
  • . Strong stakeholder communication and requirements translation skills.
  • . Experience producing architecture artifacts, standards, and reference designs.
  • Additional Assets

  • . Experience with Power BI or other BI tools consuming Databricks data.
  • . Familiarity with data quality frameworks and observability tools.
  • . Knowledge of DevOps / DataOps practices (CI / CD for data pipelines).
  • . Agile delivery experience.
  • Education & Certifications

  • . Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
  • . Databricks certifications (e.g., Databricks Data Architect, Data Engineer) are a strong asset.
  • . Cloud certifications (Azure) are an asset.
  • "CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors including but not limited to skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $95,000 - $185,000."

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    Why CGI?

    At CGI, you will help shape enterprise-scale data platforms that power decision-making and regulatory confidence for some of Canada's most complex organizations. You will work in an environment that values ownership, collaboration, and technical excellence—while growing your career in one of the world's largest independent consulting firms.

    Learn more at www.cgi.com.

    Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.

    Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…

    You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.

    Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.

    You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.

    At CGI, we value the strength that diversity brings and are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone belongs. We collaborate with our clients to build more inclusive communities and empower all CGI partners to thrive. As an equal-opportunity employer, being able to perform your best during the recruitment process is important to us. If you require an accommodation, please inform your recruiter.

    To learn more about accessibility at CGI, contact us via email . Please note that this email is strictly for accessibility requests and cannot be used for application status inquiries.

    Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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