Data Solutions Architect

Data Solutions Architect

Our Technology team wakes up every day with one goal in mind - connecting Canadians to the people and things that matter most. Together, we are proud to support 30 million Canadians each month through managing a robust portfolio that champions leading-edge technology. We drive large-scale, complex, and high-visibility technology projects and programs that shape the future of technology in Canada and expand connectivity from coast to coast. If you are interested in being a part of this, consider applying for the following opportunity:

Who we're looking for

We’re looking for a hands-on Data Solution Architect to design and deliver scalable, secure, and reusable data solutions.

This role sits within the Data & AI team and is focused on end-to-end data architecture — from requirements and design through to implementation. You’ll work closely with business partners, engineers, and platform teams to shape practical, production-ready solutions across data, integration, and analytics environments.

What you’ll do

Design Data Solutions

Analyze requirements and assess new data solution needs

Design end-to-end solutions spanning data logic, technology, and ETL architecture

Contribute to High-Level Design (HLD) and Detailed Design Documents (DDD), ensuring consistency across design stages

Apply architectural standards, patterns, and best practices to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and reusable

Support Delivery and Implementation

Provide architectural guidance to project teams during implementation

Work closely with engineering teams to ensure designs are delivered as intended

Contribute across the lifecycle, from initial design through to production readiness

Develop Data Architecture

Contribute to data modeling, design, and implementation across metadata management, operational data stores, and ETL environments

Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models with a focus on reusability and interoperability

Validate physical data models and support quality assurance processes to ensure performance and efficiency

Enable Data Consumption & Integration

Design data consumption patterns that support business needs and enable data reuse

Collaborate with security teams to align solutions with enterprise standards

Support data integration across systems and business domains

Collaborate Across Teams

Work with business partners, system architects, data engineers, database administrators, and analytics teams to define requirements and solution approaches

Partner with enterprise data architects to align with broader data strategy

Collaborate with governance, data quality, and stewardship teams to support data availability and effective use

Assess and Improve Solutions

Review existing data architectures to identify improvement opportunities

Contribute to strategies to enhance performance, scalability, and alignment with business needs

Perform impact assessment through lineage, object dependencies and usage

Support communication of recommendations to stakeholders

Explore Emerging Technologies

Stay current on data technologies, modeling approaches, and platform capabilities

Contribute to evaluating and adopting new tools and patterns where appropriate

What you bring

We recognize strong candidates come from different paths.

You might be a great fit if you have

University degree in computer science, information technology, data management or equivalent

Experience designing and delivering data and analytics solutions

Strong understanding of data structures, data platforms, and database management systems

Experience with ETL technologies and data integration approaches

Proficiency working across traditional, big data, and cloud platforms

Hands-on experience with SQL, at least one programming language, and modern data platforms

Experience working in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure — including ADF, Databricks, Snowflake, Event Hubs, Storage, Key Vault, Fabric, or similar)

Experience migrating data from on-premises to cloud environments

A practical, hands-on mindset with the ability to contribute to both design and implementation

A commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Accessibility, helping create an environment where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and supported.

Nice to have

Experience working with unstructured and semi-structured data

Experience with streaming platforms such as Kafka

Cloud architecture certifications (e.g. AWS or Azure)

Experience in the telecommunications industry

Strong attention to detail balanced with a pragmatic approach to delivery

Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience supporting or mentoring peers on technical design and implementation

A problem-solving mindset grounded in real-world delivery

Interest and/or experience in AI/ML or AI-enabled data use cases

Exposure to broader solution architecture

How We Work

We design practical, production-ready data solutions

We expect architects to stay close to the build

We balance strong design with delivery realities

We collaborate across teams to move solutions forward

A Note on Applying

We know many people may hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. If this role interests you and your experience aligns with some (not all) of what we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply.

What’s in it for you?

We believe in investing in our people and helping them reach their potential as valuable members of our team. As part of our team, you’ll have access to a wide range of incredible resources, growth opportunities, discounts, and perks, including:

Competitive salary & annual bonus

Competitive & flexible health and dental benefits, pension plan, RRSP, TFSA, and Stock matching programs.

Discounts: Enjoy up to 50% off Rogers Services and Blue Jays Tickets, 25% off TSC items, and a 20% discount on all wireless accessories sold in Rogers stores.

Paid time off for volunteering

Company matching contributions to charities you support

Growth & Development Opportunities

Self-driven career development programs

Rogers First: priority in applying to internal roles of interest

Wellness Programs

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Virtual Healthcare

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Low or no-cost fitness membership

Our commitment to the environment and diversity

Work for an organization committed to environmental protection

Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion with employee resource groups supporting equity-deserving groups including groups representing People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Women. We all bring something different, and we know what makes us different makes us great.

An inclusive and diverse workplace where you can bring your whole self to work.

Work Arrangement: Team members work from the office full-time to support collaboration, learning, and connection across the business.

To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role .

Schedule: Full time

Shift: Day

Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)

Work Location: Barlow 2400 32 Ave NE (7789), Calgary, AB

Travel Requirements: None

Background Check(s) Required: Canadian Criminal Record Check

Posting Category/Function: Technology & Information Technology

Requisition ID: 338935

To support career growth, collaboration, and high-performing teams, all Corporate Employees are expected to work onsite. We believe that in-person connection strengthens our culture and drives industry-leading performance.

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