Overview

We are seeking an experienced Data Architecture Lead who can operate at the intersection of enterprise architecture, cloud data engineering, and business transformation. This is not a pure Enterprise Architect role and not a hands-on Data Engineer role. The ideal candidate will bridge technical architecture with business needs, driving scalable enterprise data solutions while influencing senior stakeholders across the organization.

This role is highly client-facing and requires strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional coordination capabilities.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Data & Information Architecture

Design and define enterprise-wide data architecture strategies and scalable information models.

Develop logical and physical data models aligned with business and technical requirements.

Architect reusable data products, scalable data consumption layers, schemas, views, and enterprise datasets.

Define best practices for data provisioning, integration, and enterprise data management.

Ensure architecture standards support scalability, performance, governance, and long-term maintainability.

Cloud Data Platform Architecture

Lead architecture and solution design initiatives on cloud data platforms, with strong focus on Snowflake.

Design and optimize

o enterprise datasets o data transformations o views o performance tuning strategies o scalable consumption models

Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure architectural alignment and implementation feasibility.

Data Quality & Governance

Define and support enterprise data quality and governance frameworks.

Drive initiatives related to

o data governance o master data management o rule engines o issue remediation workflows o data quality monitoring

Work closely with governance and business teams to improve data reliability and consistency.

Experience with Ataccama is highly preferred.





Alternative experience with Informatica DQ, Collibra, Talend DQ, or Informatica MDM is also acceptable.

Enterprise Integration & Connectivity

Design enterprise integration strategies across business-critical systems.

Work with SAP data structures, APIs, and enterprise data pipelines.

Understand and model cross-system relationships and master data flows.

Support integrations across S/4HANA, supply chain platforms, and enterprise operational systems.

Stakeholder Leadership & Business Translation

Lead architecture discussions with business and technology stakeholders.

Translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly recommendations.

Influence senior leadership and challenge design decisions where appropriate.

Coordinate across architecture, engineering, business, and delivery teams.

Drive alignment between enterprise strategy and technical execution.

Responsibilities

Required Skills & Experience

Mandatory Skills

Strong experience in Enterprise Data Architecture / Information Architecture.

Expertise in

o logical and physical data modelling o data integration architecture o data provisioning o reusable data products o scalable data consumption layers

Strong hands‑on architectural experience with Snowflake.

Deep understanding of

o data modelling o transformations o enterprise datasets o views o platform performance optimization

Strong understanding of

o SAP data structures o API integrations o enterprise data pipelines o cross‑system integrations

Preferred Skills





Experience with data governance and data quality platforms such as:

o Ataccama o Informatica DQ o Collibra o Talend DQ o Informatica MDM

Exposure to

o SAP S/4HANA o supply chain systems o master data environments o enterprise data programs

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Domain Experience (Preferred)

Experience in one or more of the following domains is highly preferred:

Pharma

Supply Chain

Manufacturing

Master Data Management

Enterprise Data Transformation Programs

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Seniority Requirements

10–15+ years of overall IT/Data experience

5+ years in architecture‑focused roles

3+ years working with cloud data platforms

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Ideal Candidate Profile The ideal candidate is a strategic and consultative data architecture leader who can:

balance architecture vision with delivery practicality work effectively across technical and business teams lead enterprise data transformation initiatives influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels drive scalable and governed enterprise data ecosystems

RRSP

Healthcare/Dental

Paid Vacation Days

Professional development – continuous learning opportunities and internal mobility.

Comprehensive benefits – enjoy Udemy for Business and Worksmile platform.

Flexibility – adaptable working hours and remote/hybrid work options.

Cutting-edge workplace – be part of a forward‑thinking, growth‑oriented workplace.

Team‑building traditions – including our annual company event.

Career growth – access professional development through partnerships with Microsoft, AWS, Snowflake, Salesforce , and more.

- Project diversity – opportunity to work with global clients across sectors and technologies.
- Engaging community – participate in team‑building events, hackathons, and CSR initiatives.

📌 Data/Information Architect (Mississauga)
🏢 Billennium
📍 Mississauga