Data Architect

We’re Vancity, a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Since 1946, our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers. We’ve made bold commitments to become net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans, and we’re advancing meaningful strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.

As the largest private-sector Living Wage Employer in Canada, we’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s Top Employers. If you’re ready to join a team of 2,300 purpose-driven individuals, access competitive rewards and benefits, and be part of a greater movement, we invite you to apply.

At Vancity, we are embarking on a significant transformation to migrate our data and analytics platforms to Azure Cloud. This migration will leverage cutting‑edge technologies, including Azure Databricks, Unity Catalog, Apache Spark, Python, Purview, CI/CD pipelines, and most importantly, Data Governance frameworks. As part of this initiative, we are seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of a cloud‑native data ecosystem that enables efficient, scalable, secure, and compliant data management.

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of a major transformation in a leading Canadian financial institution, working alongside cross‑functional teams to innovate and deliver world‑class data solutions while ensuring robust data governance practices are in place.

This is a permanent, full‑time role that will enjoy hybrid‑working arrangements. For candidates

with the right skillset and experience, we are open to candidates based out of BC and Ontario.

• Cloud Data Architecture Design: Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of data solutions within Azure Cloud, using technologies such as Azure Databricks, Apache Spark, Unity Catalog, and Purview. Build architectures that are secure, scalable, compliant, and cost‑efficient, with an emphasis on data governance at every stage.
• Data Governance Framework: Work in conjunction with the Data Governance team to implement and enforce robust data governance frameworks across the data lifecycle, ensuring that all data processes align with regulatory requirements (e.g., PIPEDA, OSFI, FINTRAC), internal policies, and industry best practices. Utilize Unity Catalog & Purview for cataloging, lineage, and compliance tracking to ensure data integrity, traceability, and accessibility.
• Data Pipeline Architecture & CI/CD Integration: Architect automated, scalable, and governance‑compliant data pipelines using Apache Spark and Databricks Notebooks. Implement CI/CD practices to ensure seamless deployment, version control, testing, and monitoring of data workflows.
• Cloud Migration Strategy: Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to plan and execute the migration of existing data infrastructure to Azure Cloud, ensuring that governance, security, and compliance are maintained throughout the migration process.
• Data Access & Security Management: Leverage Unity Catalog to define, enforce, and monitor data access policies, ensuring that data is available only to authorized users and teams. Work closely with security and compliance teams to integrate security controls and encryption mechanisms into the architecture.
• Databricks & Spark Implementation: Design, implement, and manage data pipelines using Databricks Notebooks and Apache Spark for batch and real‑time data processing. Ensure the architecture scales and performs optimally while maintaining data governance standards.
• Data Quality and Lineage: Work with the data engineering and analytics teams to implement strong data quality checks and ensure that data lineage is fully traceable through Purview and other tools, enabling both technical and business users to trust the data being processed and consumed.
• Collaboration & Leadership: Partner with data engineering, data science, business intelligence, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud data architecture and governance frameworks into the broader…