Data Architect - Intermediate

contract- 6 months (up to 3 month extension)

$90/hr

closed

our public sector client is seeking an intermediate data architect for a 6-month, full time contract, with the possibility of up to a 3-month extension. The data architect will be required on a full time basis (7.25 hour work day, 36.25 hours/week) and will work with the client’s team that requires the support of contingent labour to support a data integration project aimed to re-design and implement several reporting data marts, with conformed dimensions, containing court data into an enterprise data warehouse (edw) and a set of dependent views.

The position will be responsible for performing technical strategic functions, ensuring the architecture supports the client’s data analytics and reporting needs. Additionally, this role may support application of the data fabric architecture, data quality, data standards, and best practices to development as needed.

responsibilities will include:

the successful candidate is expected to have a broad skill set and be capable of performing diverse functions and activities, including but not limited to:

• understanding of data warehouse design principles, including dimensional modeling, star schemas, snowflake schemas, and the use of conformed dimensions to ensure consistency across data marts.
• create both logical and physical data models that efficiently store data and support business processes.
• support the development and adoption of best practices for data management, integration and common data management, and standardized methodologies.
• contribute to development of individual data architectures and data quality practices, as needed, to support business objectives.
• work with datasets using etl (extract, transform, load) tools and techniques for integrating data from various sources into the edw.
• interact with clients/partners (client-internal and/or external).

duties:

• design the data architecture, including the edw structure, data marts, and conformed dimensions, to support reporting and analytical needs.
• develop logical and physical data models for the edw and data marts, ensuring they are optimized for performance and aligned with business processes.
• plan and oversee the integration of data from various sources into the edw, designing etl processes that ensure data quality and consistency.
• establish data governance policies and practices to manage data access, quality, and security throughout the project.
• support the development, adoption, and implementation of best practices in data management, which includes data architecture, data sharing, data integration, data quality, common data, and standardized methodologies.
• lead or assist in communicating activities surrounding the data architecture.
• document the data architecture, models, and processes, and ensure knowledge transfer to it and business teams for ongoing operations and maintenance.
• contribute to development of data sharing, data integration, data quality, common data and standardized methodologies.
• participate in design reviews, regular or ad-hoc architectural reviews – ensuring correct interpretation of the data architecture.
• respond to requests for extensions to the scope of the data architecture, as needed.
• work with developers and supporting information technology (it) resources to manage ongoing data assets and process changes, as needed.
• work with it and business stakeholders to ensure the data architecture meets business requirements and is aligned with the organization’s strategic goals.

deliverables:

• specific deliverables and due dates will be determined by the client team.
• status reports - weekly and monthly.

equipment requirements:

resource must provide their own computer and related equipment. The computer's operating system must be a modern version of windows or macos that is compatible with azure virtual desktop (avd) and related software for remote access. Windows is preferred due to better compatibility. Avd/remote-related software will be installed on the resource's computer.

working hours

standard hours of work are 08:15 – 16:30 alberta time, monday through friday excluding holidays observed by the province.

work must be done…