Senior Data Architect at SereneAid

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Architecture, Database Administration, Cloud Services, Agile Methodologies, C#, .NET Core, TypeScript, React, React Native, Microsoft Azure, Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, Data Governance, User Experience, Digital Transformation, Enterprise Architecture

Industry

Home Health Care Services

Description

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 2–3 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 Bachelor’s 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.

Responsibilities

The Senior Data Architect will lead the design, planning, and implementation of enterprise data architecture for multiple platform projects. This role involves collaborating with various teams to ensure data strategies align with user and business needs.