Senior Principal Data Architect

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Principal Data Architect based in Canada.

• This is a senior technical leadership role focused on shaping enterprise data architecture across a modern AWS and Databricks Lakehouse environment.
• You will define scalable data strategies, models, integration patterns, governance frameworks, and quality standards that support business and technology objectives.
• The role combines hands-on architecture with technical leadership, requiring you to personally contribute to data models and pipelines while setting standards for broader teams.
• You will work across data engineering, analytics, technology, and business functions to turn complex requirements into reliable, actionable data solutions.
• The position offers significant influence over data governance, platform modernization, and the adoption of emerging technologies, including generative AI.
• You will mentor engineers, guide technical decisions, and collaborate with distributed teams working across multiple time zones.
• This is an opportunity to help build scalable data capabilities while solving complex problems in a collaborative, Agile environment.