Data Architect

Data Architect Job Description

In Canada, data architects play a critical role in designing, developing, and managing the overall data landscape within an organization. This role ensures that the data architecture aligns with business goals, promotes data quality, and facilitates efficient access and utilization of data assets.

Typical data architect job duties:

Analyze and understand business needs and translate them into a comprehensive data architecture roadmap.

Design and implement a scalable, secure, and reliable data architecture considering factors like data storage, processing, governance, and access.

Select and implement appropriate data management technologies and tools (relational databases, NoSQL databases, data warehouses, data lakes, cloud platforms).

Develop and enforce data governance policies and standards to ensure data quality, consistency, and security.

Design and implement data models that optimize data organization and retrieval for various use cases (analytics, reporting, machine learning).

Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, business analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of the data architecture.

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Salary for Data Architect

109250 - 175000

25th percentile

109250

The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.

50th percentile

142750

The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.

75th percentile

175000

The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.

Projected salaries for related positions

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25th percentile

50th percentile

75th percentile

Data Engineer

119250

141000

167000

Database Manager

104250

133000

158750

Database Developer

100000

113250

136750

Data Warehouse Analyst

81250

101000

129500

Database Administrator

75750

94250

120500

Business Intelligence Developer

80750

101250

124250

Business Intelligence Analyst – Technology

73500

92000

113000

Data Analyst – Technology

73250

87750

110250

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