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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 Position title 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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