Principal Data Architect

Capgemini • Toronto, ON

2d • $179,624 - $269,436

About The Position

Principal Chief Data Architect is responsible for defining and governing the enterprise data architecture strategy, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Fabric as core components of the data platform ecosystem. This role ensures data architecture enables scalable analytics, AI, customer insight, and regulatory compliance while driving modernization and long-term value realization. The role operates as a trusted technical and strategic partner to executive leadership.

Requirements

• 12+ years in data architecture, with significant experience at enterprise scale (Azure and Fabric focus)
• Proven leadership in data platform strategy, modernization, or transformation
• Experience influencing decisions at executive and board levels
• Hands-on understanding of analytics, cloud data platforms, and data governance
• Enterprise data architecture (conceptual, logical, physical)
• Cloud data platforms and modern integration patterns
• Analytics, BI, AI/ML enablement architectures
• Data governance, security, privacy, and compliance
• SDLC and production-grade data delivery
• Strategic thinker with strong execution orientation
• Able to influence without direct authority
• Communicates complex concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences
• Pragmatic, outcome-focused, and business-driven

Nice To Haves

• preferably Capgemini Architects certification level 3 or above
• relevant data architecture certifications
• IAF and/or industry certifications such as TOGAF 9 or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Define and own the enterprise data architecture vision, principles, and target-state roadmap aligned to business strategy.
• Establish architectural standards leveraging Azure data services and Microsoft Fabric for analytics, integration, and AI.
• Ensure architectural decisions balance scalability, cost, security, and agility.
• Partner with C-suite, business leaders, and domain owners to translate strategic priorities into data architecture capabilities.
• Advise leadership on data investment decisions, trade-offs, and long-term implications.
• Act as a trusted authority on how data architecture enables revenue, efficiency, and risk reduction.
• Guide design and evolution of cloud/on-prem/hybrid data platforms.
• Define patterns for ingestion, transformation, analytics, ML/AI, and data sharing.
• Ensure platforms are production-ready, resilient, and cost-optimized.
• Architect enterprise approaches to data governance, quality, lineage, metadata, privacy, and security.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and industry requirements.
• Champion trusted, auditable data as a foundational enterprise asset.
• Define the data architecture operating model, including decision rights, standards, and engagement with delivery teams.
• Provide architectural guidance and guardrails without slowing delivery.
• Mentor senior architects and elevate data architecture maturity across teams.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade
• Company paid holidays
• Personal Days
• Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: No Education Listed