Data Architect

Data Architect at Co-operators Department: Information Technology Employment Type: Regular Full‑Time Language: English Work Model: Hybrid Additional Information: This role is currently vacant Opportunity We are a leading Canadian financial services co‑operative committed to being a catalyst for a sustainable and resilient society. Our Information Technology team aspires to be a leader in applying technology to power business strategies. The Data Architect will design and maintain the overall structure of data systems, ensuring they are scalable, resilient, and aligned with the target state architecture to support both current and future business needs. How You Will Create Impact Define and maintain the enterprise data architecture framework and patterns, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and the technology stack. Establish and promote data modeling, integration, and system performance standards to ensure consistency and scalability across the organization. Ensure solutions are sustainable, secure, and aligned with enterprise data governance, quality, and access standards. Design scalable, governed data solutions that align with data strategy, target state architecture standards, and data governance tools. Lead the development of end‑to‑end data solutions, either with the hybrid or target state approach, ensuring proper data quality and integration with existing systems. Translate business (functional and non‑functional) requirements into clear, workable designs that guide development and ensure data flows and system integrations are thoughtfully planned and documented. Ensure that technology choices (Azure‑first) and data application design align with long‑term business goals and architecture principles. Provide data architectural guidance aligning with the target state architecture to data engineers. Accountability for the outcome of the projects you lead to meet the business objectives. Collaborate closely with data engineering and BI analytics teams to design and implement data solutions aligning with the target state architecture. Lead data architecture for legal entity domains and corresponding initiatives, ensuring solutions are viable and sustainable. Facilitate discussions and influence project stakeholders to ensure alignment with corporate data strategies and promote the adoption of target state architecture and solution design artifacts. How You Will Succeed Innovative mindset to improve operational efficiencies and influence change with a primary focus on client needs. Critical thinking skills to recognize assumptions, evaluate arguments, draw conclusions, and proactively propose solutions. Strong communication skills to clearly convey messages and explore diverse points of view. Build trusting relationships and provide guidance to support the development of colleagues. To Join Our Team A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field is required. An advanced degree is an asset. 6+ years of experience in data architecture, including building modern data platforms and products, and participation in large‑scale data modernization programs. 6+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable, cloud‑based data solutions (Azure preferred). Deep understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, data warehousing concepts, and best practices in data engineering and analytics. Knowledge of cloud security and networking is an asset. Hands‑on experience with Azure services such as ADLS, Databricks, Fabric, Data Factory, Synapse, Event Hub, API Management, Key Vault, SQL, and Purview; understanding of backup, disaster recovery, and data recovery strategy. Excellent project management knowledge with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with experience presenting to large and small audiences. Ability to interact with peers and stakeholders to define and drive product and business impact. What You Need To Know You will be subject to a background check as a condition of employment, if you are the successful candidate. Benefits Training and development opportunities to grow your career. Flexible work options and paid time off to support your personal and family needs. A holistic approach to your well‑being, with physical and mental health programs and a supportive workplace culture. Paid volunteer days to give back to your community. Competitive salary and incentive programs, and a comprehensive total rewards package including retirement savings, pension, and benefits (health, dental, disability, life coverage), mental health support and an employee assistance program. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Engineering and Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr