Principal Data Architect - CANADA

Remote • Posted 8 hours ago • Updated 8 hours ago
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Skills

  • Data Architecture
  • Databricks
  • Microsoft Azure

Summary

Principal Data Architect

Role type: Long-term Contract

Location: 100% Remote - CANADA

The Role: You are the visionary leader responsible for the future of our D&A ecosystem. You will balance long-range platform strategy with the immediate execution of high-impact technical solutions for critical business challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Platform Roadmap: Define the evolution of the Azure/Databricks platform, ensuring it remains at the cutting edge of industry standards.
  • Innovation & POCs: Evaluate and pilot new technologies (e.g., SODA for data quality, Astronomer for orchestration) to solve emerging enterprise needs.
  • Complex Problem Solving: Architect solutions for business-critical hurdles, such as Databricks workspace segmentation, global data residency restrictions, and multi-tenant scaling.
  • FinOps & Optimization: Lead initiatives to optimize Databricks consumption and cloud spend without sacrificing performance.
  • Enterprise Integration: Design complex integration patterns (CDC, Databricks Asset Bundles) for large-scale systems like Warehouse Management (MAWM, PKMS) and AI products (QEval).

Requirements:

  • 15+ years in Data Architecture, with 5+ years in a Principal/Lead capacity at a large enterprise.
  • Deep mastery of the Azure Data Stack and Databricks (Unity Catalog, Delta Live Tables).
  • Proven track record of leading R&D/POC initiatives and moving them to production.
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  • Dice Id: DAMAN
  • Position Id: 8938472
  • Posted 8 hours ago
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