Data Architect Sr

Fidelity Canada•Toronto, ON

4d•CA$140,000 - CA$170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Architecture team is responsible for delivering technology solutions that support our divisional strategy. In addition, the team leads the development of Fidelity Investments Canada’s technology vision and strategy. This involves conducting research into a variety of technologies and business focus areas that includes data warehouse, data integration, master data, big data, cloud services, data governance and quality, security and operational efficiency. The Data Architect role assists with establishing and evolving the data standards, models and technical solutions. This will include active participation in key business and IS initiatives to ensure that solutions are architected and aligned with the Canada data strategy and technology directions. Data architects are senior visionaries who translate business requirements into technology requirements and define data standards and technology solutions.

Requirements

University Degree, preferably in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience
Minimum 7 years of experience as a Data Architect
Experience implementing RAG architectures, fine-tuning LLMs, or integrating GenAI into enterprise systems
Background in MLOps, CI/CD for Machine Learning pipelines, or automated model lifecycle management
Proven experience in database logical and physical build, and expertise in BI and data visualization tools such as Tableau, Oracle, SAP, Salesforce, and PowerBI
Advanced skills in Analytics, AI/ML, data source analysis, and overall data management
Master Data Management experience with Ataccama or other industry-leading vendors like IBM and Informatica
Proficiency with Cloud technologies (AWS preferred)
Proficiency in data warehousing, ideally with experience in Snowflake
Experience with data integration platforms, specifically Boomi iPaaS
Strong database build skills and experience with Microsoft SQL, Oracle, AWS Aurora, MYSQL, PostgreSQL, and ProgressDB
Familiarity with leading open-source tools like Apache Sqoop, KNIME, RapidMiner, Elasticsearch, Pig, Hive, and Kafka
Experience with architecture enterprise management platforms (LeanIX preferred)

Responsibilities

Overall alignment with enterprise data strategy, a key responsibility involves technology solutions in addition to close collaboration with our international partners
Translating business requirements into technical specifications, including data streams, integrations, transformations, databases, and data warehouses
Defining the data architecture framework, standards and principles, including modeling, metadata, security, reference data such as product codes and client categories, and master data such as clients, vendors, product and employees.
Defining reference architecture, which is a pattern that others can follow to create and improve data systems
Defining data flows, i.e., which parts of the organization generate data, which require data to function, how data flows are managed, and how data changes in transition
Collaborating and coordinating with multiple departments, stakeholders, partners, and external vendors
Develop data solutions to store and retrieve company information
Design conceptual and logical data models and flowcharts
Brings good knowledge of data governance best practices and tools experience
Provide business analyst support to business and technology initiatives aimed at improving data quality, timeliness of delivery
Experience leading architectural design and transformative initiatives in AI
Good project management skills and structured process mapping skills
Excellent problem-solving skills, communication and presentation skills
Able to build relationships and work effectively with cross-functional teams
Architecture management and governance of structured and unstructured data
Strong understanding of Data Governance’s principles and tools
Experience Data Modelling and Technical Data Analysis

Benefits

Base Salary and Discretionary Performance Bonus: A competitive annual range of $140,000 to $170,000, based on your experience and qualifications.
RRSP Contribution: After 6 months of employment, we invest in your future with an RRSP contribution—no employee matching required.
Flexible working arrangements - 100% remote, hybrid, and in office options
Competitive total compensation, including company contributions to your group RRSP without a matching requirement from you
Comprehensive health benefits that start on your first day, with 100% employer-paid premiums, that include up to $5000 annually for mental health services and therapy
Parental leave top-up to 100% of your salary for a period of 25 weeks
Up to $650 for home office equipment
Generous time off policy, including 2 paid days annually to volunteer at a charity of your choice
Diversity and inclusion programs, including an active network of Employee Resource Groups
Extensive professional development opportunities, including access to over 11,000 training and development courses, tuition reimbursement, and monetary rewards for completing a required designation