Data Architect

We are seeking a Data Architect to join our Digital Asset Management team at Ciena in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. This role is pivotal in designing, developing, and deploying data pipelines that support our AI and ML applications.

Responsibilities

Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient data architectures aligned with business objectives.

Develop and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models to meet organizational needs.

Collaborate with IT teams, solution architects, ETL developers, and database administrators for seamless data system integration.

Evaluate and select appropriate data storage and management technologies, including relational databases, NoSQL systems, and data lakes.

Establish and enforce data governance policies to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance.

Define metadata management practices for consistent documentation and lineage tracking.

Monitor data usage, ensure regulatory compliance, and resolve data quality issues.

Qualifications

Must Haves

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Physics, or a related field.

7+ years of professional experience in data architecture, database design, or enterprise information management.

3+ years in data stewardship, governance, or business intelligence roles.

Proven expertise in designing enterprise data models and implementing data quality frameworks.

Proficiency with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and cloud‑native data services.

Experience building tools leveraging large‑language models and deploying machine learning models.

Strong knowledge of data structures, data modeling, and software architecture.

Excellent statistical, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with a passion for innovation.

Nice to Haves

Strong knowledge of SQL and relational database design principles.

Experience with master data management systems and data catalog tools (Collibra, Alation, etc.).

Experience with big data technologies (Databricks, Spark, Hadoop) and modern data architectures.

Proficiency in programming languages and architecting web‑based applications using Scala or Java and REST APIs.

Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and Linux‑based systems.

Professional certifications related to data science or machine learning.

Telecom networks experience (high‑speed networking, LAN, WAN, wireless), NOCs, TAC, OSS.

Pay Range

Canada : $104,000.00 – $166,100.00 CAD

USA : $141,700.00 – $226,300.00 USD

At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

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