Senior Data Architect to design IT and data solutions using Azure data platform with a major financial services client - 15624

Senior Data Architect to design IT and data solutions using Azure data platform with a major financial services client - 15624

Location: Hybrid - 3 days in office - Toronto

Contract Duration: ASAP to 26/02/2026

Schedule Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday; standard 37.5 hrs/week or 8am-4pm if they prefer.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct a thorough discovery of current operations and tool usage.
• Assess the maturity of existing processes and tools.
• Identify activities needed to drive operational efficiency.
• Develop a comprehensive roadmap for consistent tool usage.
• Guide the organization towards efficient opportunities and best practices.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive architecture strategy that leverages Azure data platform, Azure Databricks and Informatica product suite
• Ensure seamless integration between these platforms to support business operations and digital marketing initiatives.
• Design scalable and secure solutions that meet business requirements and industry best practices.
• Ensure high availability and reliability of all systems, proactively identify areas for improvement, implementing redundancies and failover mechanisms as necessary.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including IT, marketing, sales, and customer service, to understand business needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• Utilize data analytics to assess the effectiveness of digital marketing strategies and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and technologies in digital marketing and data/AI architecture.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and innovation.
• Conduct assessments of the technology stack to ensure optimal performance and compliance with industry standards.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of system configurations, processes, and integrations.
• Develop and present reports on system performance, and project progress to stakeholders.
• Discovery and Assessment:
• Analyze current operations and tool usage.
• Evaluate the maturity of processes and tools.
• Strategic Planning:
• Identify opportunities for operational marketing efficiency.
• Develop and implement a holistic strategy for tool usage.
• Implementation and Guidance:
• Ensure consistent usage of tools across the organization.
• Provide guidance and support to the team.

Must Have Skills:

• 10+ years of experience
• Demonstrated strong ability to design and implement complex IT and digital marketing solutions.
• Expert level of technical knowledge and understanding of IT architecture, application systems design, and integration with large-scale deployments.
• Proven experience in operations and digital marketing, with a strong focus on AWS Connect, Salesforce, and the Adobe Experience product suite.
• Strong understanding of cloud computing, Operations contact center systems, and digital marketing technologies.

Nice-To-Have Skills:

• Relevant certifications in AWS, Salesforce, or Adobe Experience Manager are a plus. (Below are requirements included from Template description)
• ITILv3 certifications are a plus.
• Strong understanding of relational data structures, theories, principles, and practices is preferred.
• Knowledge and skills in data warehousing methodologies and tools are preferred.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Marketing, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.