Senior Data Architect to assist with enterprise AI initiatives (AI & GenAI) and to design and implement contemporary scalable data platforms (Azure) and AI innovation using LLM, RAG, and MLOps/LLMOps frameworks

Our utilities client is seeking a Senior Data Architect to assist with enterprise AI initiatives (AI & GenAI) and to design and implement modern scalable data platforms (Azure) and AI innovation using LLM, RAG, and MLOps/LLMOps frameworks

Candidates must be located in Calgary or Edmonton. Hybrid work model of in‑office and WFH

Must Haves

- 8+ years of experience as a Data Architect or Solution Architect with a focus on MS Azure enterprise data architecture focusing on scalable platforms, hybrid lakehouses, and analytical databases
- Experience with AI & GenAI architecture including LLM, RAG, model fine‑tuning, and NLP
- Experience with MLOps/LLMOps frameworks supporting end‑to‑end production deployment and operationalization
- Experience in ETL/ELT, CDC pipelines, batch processing, real‑time streaming, and event‑driven API architectures
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Software Engineering, Statistics, or Applied Mathematics

Strong Nice to Haves:
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Software Engineering, Statistics, or Applied Mathematics
- Strong communication skills with Stakeholder management experience
- Capable of identifying and operationalizing opportunities

Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable enterprise data architectures and hybrid lakehouse platforms
- Architect and operationalize enterprise AI and GenAI initiatives
- Drive lifecycle management, cost optimization, capacity planning, and resource utilization
- Deliver batch, streaming, event‑driven API, and CDC data pipelines using ETL/ELT frameworks
- Develop predictive modeling, forecasting, anomaly detection, recommendation, and optimization solutions
- Architect executive‑ready dashboards, operational reporting, and intelligent summarization systems




- Champion programs from requirements discovery through architecture and design

Our utilities client is seeking a Senior Data Architect to assist with enterprise AI initiatives (AI & GenAI) and to design and implement modern scalable data platforms (Azure) and AI innovation using LLM, RAG, and MLOps/LLMOps frameworks

Candidates must be located in Calgary or Edmonton. Hybrid work model of in‑office and WFH

Must Haves

- 8+ years of experience as a Data Architect or Solution Architect with a focus on MS Azure enterprise data architecture focusing on scalable platforms, hybrid lakehouses, and analytical databases
- Experience with AI & GenAI architecture including LLM, RAG, model fine‑tuning, and NLP
- Experience with MLOps/LLMOps frameworks supporting end‑to‑end production deployment and operationalization
- Experience in ETL/ELT, CDC pipelines, batch processing, real‑time streaming, and event‑driven API architectures
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Software Engineering, Statistics, or Applied Mathematics

Strong Nice to Haves:
- PhD in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Software Engineering, Statistics, or Applied Mathematics
- Strong communication skills with Stakeholder management experience
- Capable of identifying and operationalizing opportunities

Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable enterprise data architectures and hybrid lakehouse platforms
- Architect and operationalize enterprise AI and GenAI initiatives
- Drive lifecycle management, cost optimization, capacity planning, and resource utilization
- Deliver batch, streaming, event‑driven API, and CDC data pipelines using ETL/ELT frameworks
- Develop predictive modeling, forecasting, anomaly detection, recommendation, and optimization solutions
- Architect executive‑ready dashboards, operational reporting, and intelligent summarization systems
- Champion programs from requirements discovery through architecture and design

Disclaimer:

AI may be used in evaluating candidates.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

📌 Senior Data Architect to assist with enterprise AI initiatives (AI & GenAI) and to design and implement modern scalable data platforms (Azure) and AI innovation using LLM, RAG, and MLOps/LLMOps frameworks
🏢 S.I. Systems
📍 Calgary