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.