Senior Data Architect to assist with integrating a CRM (D365) system and transitioning from on-prem to Azure-cloud solutions for our financial client

Our financial client is seeking a Senior Data Architect to assist with integrating a CRM (D365) system and transitioning from on-prem to Azure-cloud solutions

Candidates must be located in Calgary. Hybrid work model (3 days in office, 2 days from home)

Must haves:

• 5+ years of experience as a Data Architect assessing and road mapping, data modeling, and managing platform designs.
• Experiences in Master Data Management (Compliance regulations) within CRM (Microsoft Dynamics 365), Machine Learning & AI, data security & privacy, and enterprise reporting
• Experience with SQL & Non-SQL databases (strategizing backend databases, database aggregations, and data modeling)
• Experience in Microsoft “Data in Cloud” technology stacks: Azure Database Services, Azure Data Pipelines (ADF), Azure SQL DB, Azure Storage, etc.

Nice to haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant academic background, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with IAM (Okta, AD and Entra ID),
• Experience with other CRM tools (Salesforce, Pega, SAP, etc)

Responsibilities:

• Develop and take ownership of a strategic data architecture vision and roadmap that aligns with and supports business architecture and incorporates emerging technologies.
• Lead the review and enhancement of data management design, procedures, and guidelines for data storage, integration, resilience, availability, and lifecycle management. Design a blueprint that meets both business and technical requirements.
• Provide a comprehensive understanding of business data across systems, driving data modeling optimization and redesign efforts to align with business procedures and functions.
• Implement best practices and concept of master data and metadata management such as establishing a single source of truth in the transitional (upstream) data domain.
• Oversee regular assessment of the organization's data architecture to ensure compliance with standards, identify areas for improvement, and measure the effectiveness of data management policies and procedures.
• Design and enhance a technology-enabled platform to support the implementation of data security, governance, and privacy policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the development and empowerment of data analytics capabilities.
• Assist in assessing and designing data warehousing and data streaming solutions.

Benefits:

• Short term incentive bonus
• Medical and Dental benefits start day 1
• RRSP matching
• Personal days + sick days + Wellness Days