BH-286180-Senior Data Architect

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Description	Our Client is seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead the design, planning, and support of complex database systems that drive critical government operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence data strategies in a fast-paced environment and ensure trusted, reusable data for decision-makers. Responsibilities: Define and maintain enterprise data architecture, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models for diverse data domains including regulatory, environmental, and geospatial data. Develop integration patterns suited for batch, real-time, and event-driven data workflows. Architect lakehouse structures using Databricks, Delta Lake, and Unity Catalog. Lead data pipelines and interface design, collaborating closely with data engineers and developers. Embed data governance, security, and quality practices, ensuring compliance with standards. Serve as a trusted advisor on data architecture, providing mentorship and documentation of decision-making processes. Qualifications: College or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field. 8+ years in data architecture, with at least 3 years in a senior role. Proven experience designing enterprise database solutions at a similar scale. Hands-on expertise with Databricks, Delta Lake, Spark, and cloud platforms such as Azure. Strong background in data modeling, integration patterns, and data governance. Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts to non-technical audiences. Preferred: TOGAF certification, geospatial data knowledge, experience with public sector or large corporate systems. Excited to bring your expertise to a critical role that makes a real difference? Apply now and help transform data-driven decision making where it matters most! At Aplin — together with our brands CompuStaff, Impact Recruitment, and Vantix Systems — we connect great people with great organizations across North America. We believe diverse teams build stronger companies, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We use AI tools to assist in a fair and efficient matching process, helping our recruiters connect the right people with the right opportunities. To be considered, applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any required permits. Our recruitment services are always free for job seekers. Accommodation is available upon request throughout all stages of the recruitment process.
Skills	Data Warehousing, Enterprise Architecture, SQL, TOGAF
Type	Contract
Experience Required/Mandatory Skills
Nice To Have Skills
Location	Canada/Remote
Work Environment	5 months with possible 24-month extension
Rate	To commensurate with experience.

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