Senior Data Architect – Cloud, AI & Data Pipelines

Innovative opportunity in the insurance sector for a data architecture expert to design scalable cloud-based solutions, lead workflow management initiatives, and drive AI-enabled data processing. This role offers exposure to modern data platforms, cross-functional leadership, and high-impact projects in a dynamic environment.

What is in it for you:

• Salaried: $59-69 per hour.
• Incorporated Business Rate: $70-80 per hour.
• 6-month contract with the potential for permanent employment.
• Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.
• Remote on Monday and Friday.
• On-site Tuesday to Thursday.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of scalable, secure, and robust data processing solutions aligned with enterprise architecture strategies.
• Oversee workflow management projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and quality expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, engineers, and business analysts to deliver integrated solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to support innovation and team development.
• Evaluate emerging technologies in data processing, machine learning, and AI, and recommend enhancements to existing capabilities.
• Drive the implementation of efficient data pipelines and workflows for data ingestion, transformation, and analysis.
• Ensure all data processes comply with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal governance policies.
• Maintain detailed documentation of architectures, project plans, and technical specifications, and report on performance metrics to stakeholders.

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications in cloud architecture or data engineering are considered an asset.
• Proven experience in data architecture, solutions architecture, or a similar role within insurance or financial services.
• Strong expertise in data processing platforms, cloud technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, and big data frameworks including Hadoop and Spark.
• Experience working with machine learning and artificial intelligence technologies.
• Familiarity with intelligent data processing tools and data governance practices within regulated environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $59.00-$80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Work from home

Experience:

• Data/Solutions Architecture: 8 years (required)
• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP): 5 years (required)
• Data Pipelines (ETL/ELT): 5 years (required)
• Big Data technologies (Spark, Hadoop): 3 years (required)
• AI / Machine Learning: 3 years (required)
• Strong technical leadership experience: 1 year (required)
• Insurance or financial services industry: 1 year (preferred)
• Data governance and regulatory compliance: 1 year (preferred)
• Workflow automation or intelligent data processing tools: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS) (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M4W 1E5