Principal Data Architect - CANADA

Principal Data Architect

Role type: Long-term Contract

Location: 100% Remote - CANADA

The Role: You are the visionary leader responsible for the future of our D&A ecosystem. You will balance long-range platform strategy with the immediate execution of high-impact technical solutions for critical business challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Platform Roadmap: Define the evolution of the Azure/Databricks platform, ensuring it remains at the cutting edge of industry standards.
• Innovation & POCs: Evaluate and pilot new technologies (e.g., SODA for data quality, Astronomer for orchestration) to solve emerging enterprise needs.
• Complex Problem Solving: Architect solutions for business-critical hurdles, such as Databricks workspace segmentation, global data residency restrictions, and multi-tenant scaling.
• FinOps & Optimization: Lead initiatives to optimize Databricks consumption and cloud spend without sacrificing performance.
• Enterprise Integration: Design complex integration patterns (CDC, Databricks Asset Bundles) for large-scale systems like Warehouse Management (MAWM, PKMS) and AI products (QEval).

Requirements:

• 15+ years in Data Architecture, with 5+ years in a Principal/Lead capacity at a large enterprise.
• Deep mastery of the Azure Data Stack and Databricks (Unity Catalog, Delta Live Tables).
• Proven track record of leading R&D/POC initiatives and moving them to production.