Senior Data Architect
- Toronto, ON, Canada
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Role: Data Architect
Location: Downtown Toronto, Canada
Hybrid: (3 days office, 2 days remote)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the architecture and modernization of our enterprise data platforms. This role is critical as we undertake a large-scale migration from Google BigQuery/GCP to Azure Databricks. The Data Architect will be responsible for defining the target-state architecture, developing the migration strategy, implementing data governance, and executing the Lakehouse architecture for a strategic data transformation program.
Responsibilities
- Define the Azure Databricks Lakehouse architecture and create a comprehensive migration roadmap.
- Design and implement Medallion Architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold) and Delta Lake solutions.
- Lead the architecture for the BigQuery-to-Databricks migration, including source-to-target mapping.
- Establish governance, security, and data management standards utilizing Unity Catalog.
- Architect scalable data models, ingestion frameworks, and analytics platforms to support business needs.
- Collaborate with business, engineering, and program teams to deliver cloud modernization initiatives effectively.
Mandatory Skills
- Expertise in Azure Databricks, including Delta Lake and Lakehouse Architecture.
- Proficient in PySpark and SQL.
- Strong background in Data Modeling (Dimensional/Data Vault), Data Migration, and Modernization.
- Experience with Azure Data Factory and ADLS Gen2.
- Familiarity with CI/CD processes and Azure DevOps.
- Proven experience in delivering large-scale cloud data migration programs.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with BigQuery migration.
- Financial Services industry experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- 15+ years of experience in Data & Analytics.
- 5+ years of experience in Data Architecture.
- Preferred certifications include:
- Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Databricks Certified Professional
- TOGAF
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Responsibilities
Define the Azure Databricks Lakehouse target architecture and migration roadmap, and lead the BigQuery-to-Databricks migration, including source-to-target mapping. Establish data governance, security, and management standards while designing scalable data models, ingestion frameworks, and analytics platforms for the transformation program.
Requirements
Requires 15+ years of experience in Data & Analytics and 5+ years in Data Architecture, with expertise in Azure Databricks, Delta Lake, PySpark, SQL, data modeling, and large-scale data migration. Experience with Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, CI/CD, and Azure DevOps is required; BigQuery migration and financial services experience are preferred, along with relevant architecture or Databricks certifications.
Skills
- Azure Databricks
- Delta Lake
- Lakehouse Architecture
- PySpark
- SQL
- Data Modeling
- Data Migration
- Cloud Modernization
- Azure Data Factory
- ADLS Gen2
- CI/CD
- Azure DevOps
- BigQuery
- Unity Catalog
- Data Governance
- Medallion Architecture
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- Data & Analytics
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- Management & Leadership
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Keywords
- Azure Databricks
- Delta Lake
- Lakehouse Architecture
- Medallion Architecture
- Bronze-Silver-Gold
- BigQuery
- Google Cloud Platform
- Azure
- PySpark
- SQL
- Data Modeling
- Dimensional Modeling
- Data Vault
- Data Migration
- Cloud Modernization
- Azure Data Factory
- ADLS Gen2
- Unity Catalog
- Data Governance
- Data Security
- Data Management
- CI/CD
- Azure DevOps
- Databricks Certified Professional
- TOGAF
- Financial Services
- Enterprise Data Platforms