Data Architect

Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid) or Remote within Canada

Language: Excellent written and verbal English communication skills

Duration: 6-month contract

About the Opportunity

Join a forward-looking organization undergoing a significant data and analytics transformation. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Enterprise Data Architect who is passionate about building modern, scalable data ecosystems while establishing the governance foundations that enable trusted, high-quality data across the enterprise. Working closely with technology, analytics, and business stakeholders, you will play a key role in shaping enterprise data strategy and implementing Microsoft Purview to support governance, metadata management, lineage, compliance, and AI readiness. Your work will help create a reliable data foundation that empowers informed decision-making and future innovation.

Whats In It for You

• Work on a high-impact enterprise transformation focused on modern data and analytics.
• Collaborate with experienced technology and business leaders on strategic initiatives.
• Gain exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Azure data services, and enterprise AI readiness programs.
• Join a collaborative environment that values innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.

Your Responsibilities

• You'll lead the design of conceptual, logical, and physical enterprise data models and target-state architecture for Microsoft Fabric and Azure data platforms.
• You'll establish enterprise architecture principles, standards, governance processes, and scalable data integration, transformation, and consumption patterns.
• You'll design and implement Microsoft Purview capabilities, including metadata management, data cataloging, lineage, classifications, stewardship, and governance workflows.
• You'll develop business glossary, ontology, taxonomy, semantic-layer standards, and enterprise data governance controls.
• You'll enable analytics-ready and AI-ready data foundations through Lakehouse, Medallion Architecture, and Data Vault 2.0 design patterns.
• You'll collaborate with stakeholders to integrate Purview with Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, Azure Data Lake, OneLake, and Microsoft 365 services.

Skills and Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in enterprise data architecture and enterprise data management.
• Demonstrated expertise designing Microsoft Fabric architecture and implementing Microsoft Purview governance solutions.
• Strong experience with Data Vault 2.0, Medallion Architecture, Lakehouse, and Data Lake design principles.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Databricks, OneLake, metadata management, and data lineage.
• Experience developing business glossaries, ontology, taxonomy, semantic models, and enterprise governance frameworks.
• TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification, Microsoft Fabric certification, or Purview implementation experience is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting large enterprise or public sector data governance, analytics modernization, or AI enablement initiatives is highly desirable.

We appreciate the time and effort all applicants invest in their submissions. Please note that only candidates shortlisted for this role will be contacted directly. However, your profile will remain under consideration for future opportunities that align with your experience and career goals.

All qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities including those who identify as women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

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