Position Name – Data Architect

Type of hiring – Fulltime/Subcon

Location – Downtown Toronto, ON – Hybrid (3 days office, 2 days remote)

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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.
- Solid 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

📌 Data Architect (Toronto)
🏢 Yochana
📍 Toronto