02 Sep
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Focus Systems
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Canada
02 Sep
Focus Systems
Canada
Focus Systems is seeking an experienced Enterprise Data Warehouse Architect - Level 2 to support the modernization of an enterprise data ecosystem and implementation of a Microsoft Fabric-based data platform within a public insurance Crown corporation.
If you have deep experience leading enterprise data architecture, defining current, transition, and target-state architectures, and guiding cloud data modernization, this is an exciting chance to shape a governed, scalable platform that supports enterprise analytics and information management.
Key Details
- Location: Remote
- Contract: Initial six-month term, with two potential 12-month renewals
- Estimated Start Date: September 28, 2026
- Industry: Public insurance / Crown corporation
- Work Arrangement: Remote
Role Overview The Enterprise Data Warehouse Architect - Level 2 will provide enterprise-level data architecture leadership to support the transition from the current data landscape to a modern, governed, and scalable data platform centered on Microsoft Fabric. The successful candidate will assess existing architectures, models, integrations, and data flows; define target- and transition-state designs; develop modernization roadmaps and standards; and provide practical implementation guidance across business and technology teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess current-state data architectures, data models, integrations, and data flows
- Define target-state and transition-state data architectures aligned with business and technology strategies and industry best practices
- Develop architecture roadmaps supporting migration to Microsoft Fabric and modern data platform capabilities
- Design and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models
- Design and document end-to-end data flows, integration patterns, and data lifecycle processes
- Analyze existing systems and identify opportunities for rationalization, modernization, and improved data quality
- Collaborate with Data and Systems Architects, Enterprise Architects, Product Managers, delivery teams, and business stakeholders
- Establish standards, principles, and best practices for data architecture, modelling, and governance
- Provide architecture guidance, reviews, and recommendations to implementation teams
- Evaluate and recommend approaches for data integration, reporting, analytics, and information management
- Contribute to the evolution of enterprise data architecture and governance practices
- Lead data transformation and engineering direction across projects, departments, and divisions
Qualifications & Experience
- 10+ years of experience in data architecture
- Demonstrated experience defining current-state, transition-state, and target-state data architectures and modernization roadmaps
- Hands-on Microsoft Fabric experience, including OneLake, Lakehouse, Warehouse, Data Factory, medallion architecture, and analytics capabilities
- Experience with cloud-based data modernization
- Expertise in conceptual, logical, and physical data modelling
- Experience designing data integration, transformation, and end-to-end data flows
- Experience with architecture and data modelling tools, preferably Sparx Enterprise Architect
- Experience with business or enterprise architecture
- Experience with data governance, metadata management, and master data management
- Experience with Power BI and enterprise analytics
- Experience with TOGAF or another enterprise architecture framework
Core Competencies
- Advanced written and oral communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage conflicting priorities and adapt to changing circumstances
- Ability to work efficiently and courteously with all levels of staff and management
- Leadership capability across complex, multi-team data transformation initiatives
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and deliver solutions in complex enterprise environments
Application Deadline Please complete your initial application by August 31 at 11:00 PM CST . Only candidates selected to proceed to the next stage will be contacted and invited to complete their application package.
📌 Enterprise Data Warehouse Architect – Level 2 (Canada)
🏢 Focus Systems
📍 Canada