Sr. Data Architect - Linksoft Technologies (Langley)

Job Title: Senior Data Architect Experience Required: 10+ Years Engagement Type: Contract About : Linksoft is seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead the technical and strategic delivery of a comprehensive data architecture assessment for a client engagement. This is an expert-led advisory role focused on assessment and recommendations rather than implementation. Key Responsibilities: - Lead technical discovery sessions and architecture assessments. - Create current-state architecture documentation and governance frameworks. - Review and sign off on data engineering deliverables. - Provide migration readiness recommendations for O365 and Azure ecosystem. - Develop risk registers, executive reports, and presentation decks. - Collaborate with GCP Data Engineering teams. Must-Have Skills: - Strong experience with Google BigQuery and Google Cloud Platform. - Hands-on expertise in Azure Synapse Analytics or Microsoft Fabric. - Experience with Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS Gen2). - Experience in Azure Data Factory or equivalent orchestration tools. - Knowledge of Microsoft Purview for governance and lineage. - Completed BigQuery ↔ Azure migration projects. - Data governance, compliance, and regulatory knowledge (GDPR, CCPA). - Executive-level documentation and client-facing delivery experience. Good-to-Have Skills: - Snowflake experience. - Power BI or Looker exposure. - dbt familiarity. - Google Workspace to O365 migration experience. - Experience in SaaS or PE-backed businesses. Experience Profile: - 10+ years in data engineering or data architecture. - Minimum one BigQuery to Azure migration project. - Consulting or contractor delivery experience. - Robust communication and stakeholder management skills. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2nfqkq