Data Architect

Salary – CAD 160K/annum+benefits

Location- Mississauga, ON ( Locals Only)

15+ Years

Mandatory Skills- BigData, Java, Springboot, microservices, Kafka, Spark, AWS, Redhat OpenShift and Python

Responsibilities:

Executes the architectural vision for all IT systems through major, complex IT architecture projects; ensures that architecture conforms to enterprise blueprints.

Develops technology road maps, while keeping up-to-date with emerging technologies, and recommends business directions based on these technologies.

Provides technical leadership and is responsible for developing components of, or the overall systems design.

Translates complex business problems into sound technical solutions.

Applies hardware engineering and software design theories and principles in researching, designing, and developing product hardware and software interfaces.

Provides integrated systems planning and recommends innovative technologies that will enhance the current system.

Recommends appropriate desktop, computer platform, and communication links required to support IT goals and strategy.

Exhibits good knowledge of how own specialism contributes to the business and good understanding of competitors products and services.

Acts as an advisor or mentor to junior team members.

Requires sophisticated analytical thought to resolve issues in a variety of complex situations.

Impacts the architecture function by influencing decisions through advice, counsel or facilitating services.

Guides, influences and persuades others with developed communication and diplomacy skills.

Performs other job duties and functions as assigned

Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.

Qualifications:

6-10 years' experience in Big Data and/or Public Cloud

8 years' experience working on Big Data technologies: Hadoop, HDFS, Hive, Spark, Impala, etc.

Technical Expertise in financial services industry and/or regulatory environments

Excellent knowledge and experience on solutioning Cloud native solutions

Experience with migrating on-prem applications to Cloud Architectures or developing cloud native applications for any of the following: AWS, Azure, GCP, OpenShift

Ability to work across technology stacks and perform R&D on new technologies

Proficiency in one or more programming languages like Java, Python etc.

Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication

Management and prioritization skills

Ability to develop working relationships

Ability to manage multiple activities and changing priorities

Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines

Self-starter with ability to take the initiative and master new tasks quickly

Methodical, attention to detail