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Data Architect in Montreal, QC

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 in Montreal, QC
111435 - 178500
25th percentile
111435
The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.
50th percentile
145605
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
178500
The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.
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