Maplesoft Group is currently seeking a Data Architect for our Municipal Government client.
Tasks and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Our client is seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the development of a foundational data practice within a dynamic and evolving organizational landscape. This role requires a strategic thinker who excels in navigating ambiguity and can bring clarity, structure, and direction to complex data environments.
The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing the architectural and governance frameworks that will guide how data is defined, managed, and leveraged across the organization. This foundational work will serve as the basis for a scalable data practice that future teams can adopt, evolve, and mature over time—ensuring long-term sustainability and impact.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Data Management, or a related field
• Microsoft Azure, CDMA, TOGAF or ITIL certifications
• 10 years of experience in data architecture, data governance, or enterprise data management roles Architecture & Design • Design and document enterprise-level data models, data flows, and integration patterns to support operational and analytical needs.
• Develop technical specifications and architectural designs for data storage, processing, and access across distributed systems.
• Ensure data architecture supports scalability, performance optimization, and interoperability across platforms.
• Define and enforce architectural standards and best practices for data modeling, transformation, and consumption.
• Provide architectural guidance to other members of the IT organization, ensuring alignment with business and technical requirements.
• Lead architectural reviews and design sessions to ensure consistency and quality across data initiatives. Governance & Stewardship
• Establish and operationalize a data governance framework, including policies, roles, and processes for data quality and lifecycle management.
• Define and implement data stewardship models with clear accountability for data ownership and maintenance.
• Develop and enforce data access controls, encryption, and masking policies to ensure data privacy and security.
• Collaborate with infosec, privacy and legal teams to align governance practices with applicable regulatory and policy requirements.
• Create and maintain metadata standards, classification schemes, and retention policies to support discoverability and responsible data use. Collaboration & Leadership
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to other members of the IT organization.
• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into architectural solutions.
• Guide the development of data management practices, including retention, archiving, and backup strategies.
• Promote data literacy and best practices across teams through training, documentation, and enablement.
• Support change management efforts by contributing to communication plans and stakeholder engagement strategies.
Required Skills / Knowledge
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing data models, governance frameworks, and architectural standards in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Proven ability to lead data initiatives in ambiguous or evolving organizational contexts.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data modeling (conceptual, logical, and physical), metadata management, and data lifecycle practices.
• Experience designing data architectures that support both operational and analytical workloads.
• Proficiency with Microsoft data technologies, including data modeling and integration within the Microsoft ecosystem (e.g., SQL Server, Power BI, Microsoft Purview).
• Hands-on experience with cloud-based data platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure (e.g., data lakes, data factories, storage, and analytics services).
• Knowledge of data security and privacy practices, including encryption, masking, and role-based access control.
• Familiarity with data integration and orchestration tools, preferably within Microsoft or comparable cloud environments. • Ability to provide technical leadership and mentorship to cross-functional teams.
• Skilled in facilitating architectural discussions, design reviews, and governance workshops.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to translate complex data concepts into business-relevant language.
• Experience working with legal, compliance, and privacy teams to align data practices with regulatory requirements.
• Leadership Competencies Demonstrates Personal Leadership
– Having self-awareness and taking personal responsibility about one’s impact on others and striving for continuous personal growth and development as a leader.
• Navigates & Leads Through Complexity & Change
– Leads and successfully adapts to internal and external change in a complex public sector environment with multiple stakeholders and competing demands.
• Shapes the Future
– Anticipates and understands emerging trends and needs, brings vision and strategic direction, and identifies and applies innovative solutions to leave the organization better than when you arrived.
• Cultivates Open Communication
– Develops fosters and demonstrates open communication to involve, engage, and inspire others.
• Builds People & Culture
– Empowers, supports, and invests in staff and corporate culture.
Maplesoft Group prides itself on its distinct corporate culture and recognizes that success is a direct reflection of our most valuable asset - our people. Therefore, attitude and ambition are key personality traits we seek out, along with skill and aptitude, in potential employees.
Maplesoft Group is committed to having a diverse, representative workforce and continuing to build an inclusive environment. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Maplesoft Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal peoples or any other legally protected factors.
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