Overview:
Are you eager to invest your skills and expertise into creating impactful and sustainable data and analytical solutions? Adastra may have just what you are looking for.
As a Cloud Architect, you will be at the forefront of our value-driven approach to delivering top-quality IT solutions. Your expertise will help build reliable, scalable, and secure infrastructures, enhancing effectiveness and efficiency across data streams and pipelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation, CI/CD, optimization, and configuration management. We seek a well-rounded professional with Azure experience who can seamlessly apply technical and communication skills to advance data solutions and drive strategic success.
Location: Across Canada, Across US - Hybrid
Status: Full-Time, Permanent

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Formal education in IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in a Data Engineering or Data Architect role, demonstrating deep technical knowledge and leadership in data solutions
• Practical experience with SQL, including writing statements, creating, and managing stored procedures, optimizing indexing, partitioning, distribution strategies, and implementing basic security measures
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in data modeling, demonstrating strong analytical and design capabilities
• Hands-on expertise with Big Data and Data Warehouse technologies, including experience in optimizing data access for speed, reliability, and business-driven velocity
• Proven track record in implementing and leading multiple cloud migration projects, displaying deep understanding of the associated challenges and best practices
• Experience with various cloud deployment models, including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and Hybrid environments
• Intermediate to expert-level proficiency with Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse, and Microsoft Power BI
• Energetic and results-oriented, with a proven ability to leverage technology to meet business objectives, improve processes, and deliver efficiencies
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, with a strong initiative to drive ongoing optimization and business improvements
• Excellent client-facing communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively with onshore and offshore teams

• Analyze the current state and identify/document gaps between the current state and business requirements
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business processes and refine business requirements
• Contribute towards technical presales efforts, shaping cloud strategy and solution proposals
• Define the future state solution architecture, ensuring it meets security, availability, and business needs
• Develop and define future state data architecture and models aligned with business objectives
• Outline high-level steps, plans, and resource requirements necessary to achieve the future state
• Complete customer-required specifications for requirements, architecture, and design to secure solution approval from all stakeholders
• Establish governance processes to ensure the effective adoption and maintenance of solutions
• Develop and enforce best practices for consistent development, implementation, and maintenance of solutions
• Lead and manage teams through the entire solution development and delivery lifecycle
• Maintain regular communication with stakeholders, providing updates on progress, challenges, and changes
• Effectively manage and resolve issues that arise during the solution life cycle
• Investigate and resolve complex challenges that block developer progression
• Stay informed about the latest technology developments and maintain a “trusted advisor” role with stakeholders
• Estimate software and service pricing related to solution design and implementation
• Technical Communication: Capably explain technical projects and their business impact to management and non-technical stakeholders
• Conduct assessments, identify bottlenecks and gaps in infrastructure, recommend improvements, and implement changes