Senior Data Architect

Upstaff is seeking a seasoned Senior Data Architect to lead data architecture planning implementation and operational support for several high-impact digital transformation projects within the Digital Design and Delivery Division (DDD). This role is embedded within the Platforms branch focused on enterprise platforms related to identity payments and e-commerce. The Architect will play a critical role in ensuring GoA services aresecure efficient and citizen-centered using modern Agile and human-centered design principles.

Tasks

• Lead the design planning and implementation of enterprise data architecture across 23 concurrent platform projects.
• Develop comprehensive data models strategies and architecture roadmaps tailored for large-scale government systems.
• Provision and manage databases using technologies such as MS SQL Server Azure SQL Cosmos DB and PostgreSQL.
• Optimize database performance ensuring reliability security scalability and high availability.
• Analyze data usage patterns and perform risk assessments to inform strategic improvements and user experience enhancements.
• Collaborate closely with product owners technical leads developers and UX teams to align data strategy with user and business needs.
• Coach and mentor internal teams on best practices in data architecture and data governance.
• Contribute to enterprise architecture standards policies and frameworks across GoA initiatives.

Requirements

• Languages/Frameworks: C# .NET Core TypeScript React/React Native
• Cloud & DB Platforms: Microsoft Azure (App Services Azure SQL) Cosmos DB PostgreSQL GitHub
• Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams Zoom (as required)

Benefits

• Minimum 8 years of experience in data architecture software architecture or senior data engineering.

• Proven experience in planning designing and implementing enterprise data solutions.

• At least 2 years working on the same enterprise project ideally valued over $5M.

• Strong experience with cloud services enterprise architecture principles and Microsoft technology stack.

• Demonstrated expertise in database administration including performance tuning and maintenance.

• College or Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field.

• Experience with AI-driven data architecture data analytics and unstructured data modeling.

• Prior involvement in modernizing legacy systems into digital services.

• Familiarity with UX service design or multidisciplinary Agile teams.

• Experience working in public sector / government environments.

Additional Information

• Must provide two (2) detailed project examples meeting specified evaluation questions.
• Mandatory security requirements include Criminal Record Check and possibly Enhanced Security Clearance for justice-related work.
• Must be able to work remotely and occasionally on-site in Edmonton as required.
• Three (3) professional references must be submitted with the application.