Senior Data Architect

Job#: 3045452 Job Description: Senior Data Architect Location: Mississauga/Toronto (Hybrid) Type: Permanent, Full‑Time Position Summary The Senior Data Architect is responsible for designing, implementing, and governing enterprise‑level data solutions that support multiple concurrent initiatives. This role provides architectural leadership across the full data lifecycle, including discovery, modeling, integration, governance, and performance optimization - while ensuring that all solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned to organizational standards. Key Responsibilities Data Architecture & Design Lead end‑to‑end data architecture activities including requirements analysis, conceptual/logical/physical modeling, and solution design. Develop scalable architectures for modern data platforms, including cloud-based data warehouses and relational databases. Produce high‑quality architecture documentation, data models, and DDL artifacts. Data Integration & Engineering Define and support ETL/ELT patterns that ensure quality, integrity, and performance across data pipelines. Collaborate with development, DBA, and engineering teams to enable seamless integration across systems. Optimize data structures, queries, pipelines, and storage strategies. Governance, Quality & Security Embed data governance principles into all designs, including metadata, lineage, standards, access, and data residency requirements. Ensure solutions comply with organizational security and quality expectations. Review and approve data‑related production changes to safeguard operational stability. Cross‑Functional Collaboration Work closely with project managers, developers, business analysts, architects, and leadership to deliver cohesive end‑to‑end solutions. Participate in planning, estimation, solution reviews, and technical governance forums. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Strategic & Enterprise Contribution Contribute to the definition and refinement of enterprise data architecture standards, patterns, and best practices. Support continuous improvement of data platform capabilities and architectural maturity. Required Qualifications 7+ years of experience in data architecture or related disciplines. Strong SQL skills and expertise in designing logical and physical data models. Hands‑on experience with cloud-based data warehouse platforms. Experience with modern ETL/ELT integration tools. Understanding of data governance, data quality frameworks, and data residency requirements. Experience supporting or enabling data for analytics, machine learning, or AI initiatives. Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience with tools such as Snowflake and experience in Cloud Data Architecture Experience with AWS or Azure Preferred Qualifications Experience with PostgreSQL or additional relational database technologies. Certifications such as TOGAF, CDP, Snowflake certifications, or cloud architect credentials. Experience operating within large, multi‑project enterprise environments. Experience with Medallion Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. 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The Senior Data Architect designs and governs enterprise-level data solutions, overseeing the full data lifecycle from modeling to performance optimization. They lead the development of scalable cloud-based architectures and ensure alignment with organizational security and governance standards.

Candidates need over 7 years of experience in data architecture with strong SQL skills and expertise in cloud platforms like Snowflake, AWS, or Azure. Proficiency in ETL/ELT tools and data governance frameworks is essential.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package • On-demand Training Program • Certification Prep • Technical and Leadership Courses • Certification Discounts

• SQLSouhaitée
• Amazon Web ServicesSouhaitée
• Microsoft AzureSouhaitée
• PostgreSQLSouhaitée

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• Data Architecture
• Data Modeling
• SQL
• Cloud Data Warehousing
• ETL/ELT
• Data Governance
• Snowflake
• AWS
• Azure
• PostgreSQL
• Conceptual Modeling
• Logical Modeling
• Physical Modeling
• Data Integration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Technical Documentation

• Data & Analytics
• Technology
• Consulting
• Software
• Engineering

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

7+ ans

Postuler avant le

11 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level