About the Role

At NorthPeak Strategic Solutions, we help organizations transform complex business data into scalable enterprise platforms that drive informed decision-making. We are seeking an experienced Principal Data Architect to lead the design and evolution of our enterprise data ecosystem. In this role, you will define long-term data architecture strategies, collaborate with technical and business leaders, and ensure our data platforms remain secure, scalable, and future-ready.

You will serve as a trusted technical authority, guiding architecture decisions while mentoring senior technical professionals across multiple initiatives.

Why Work With Us?

Innovation-Driven Culture

Join a team-oriented team that embraces modern cloud technologies, automation, and continuous improvement to solve complex enterprise challenges.

Meaningful Impact

Your architectural decisions will influence mission-critical platforms supporting large-scale business operations across multiple industries.

Modern Technology Stack

Work with leading cloud platforms, enterprise data warehouses, distributed data processing technologies, and modern analytics solutions.

Professional Growth

Receive ongoing support through advanced technical training, industry certifications, leadership development programs, and participation in global technology conferences.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Data Architecture

Develop and maintain enterprise-wide data architecture standards, governance frameworks, and scalable data models that support long-term business objectives.

Cloud Data Strategy

Design secure, high-performance cloud-based data platforms that support data integration, analytics, reporting, and artificial intelligence initiatives.

Technical Leadership

Provide architectural guidance across multiple enterprise projects,



mentor senior engineers and architects, and promote engineering best practices.

Data Governance and Security

Ensure enterprise data solutions comply with organizational governance standards, security requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with engineering, product, analytics, and business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into scalable technical solutions.

Performance Optimization

Continuously evaluate and improve data platform performance, reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency.

What We Are Looking For

Experience

10+ years of professional experience in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, or Enterprise Data Platform development, including 4+ years leading enterprise-scale architecture initiatives or serving as a principal or lead technical architect.

Technical Expertise

Strong experience designing enterprise data platforms using modern cloud technologies, distributed databases, data lakes, ETL and ELT pipelines, and enterprise data governance frameworks.

Cloud Platforms

Hands-on experience with one or more major cloud providers, enterprise data warehouse technologies, and large-scale data integration solutions.

Leadership Skills

Demonstrated ability to mentor senior technical professionals, influence architectural decisions, and collaborate effectively across multiple business and technical teams.

Communication

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Mindset A strategic problem solver who balances innovation with practical implementation, values collaboration, and consistently delivers scalable, maintainable enterprise solutions.

Pay: $158,000.00-$179,236.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Principal Data Architect (Calgary)
🏢 NorthPeak Strategic Solutions
📍 Calgary