As a leader Data and Analytics, we are currently seeking an experienced Azure expert to sit at the forefront of cloud innovation. In this role, you will be responsible for defining future state solutions, including data architecture and models, ensuring they meet rigorous security, availability, and performance standards. You will leverage your extensive experience in cloud migration, Azure technologies, and Big Data/Data Warehouse systems to optimize data access and drive business value. If you are ready to become a trusted advisor to our clients, guiding them through complex cloud transformations, and are passionate about leveraging technology, we invite you to join us in shaping the future of data!

Location: Calgary, AB

Status: Full-Time

Responsibilities:

• Analyze current state and identify/document gaps between the current state and business requirements
• Understand business processes and refine business requirements in close collaboration with the stakeholders
• Define future state solutions, including data architecture and models
• Ensure that architectural designs meet security and availability requirements
• Outline high-level steps, plans, and resources required to achieve the future state
• Complete customer-required specifications for requirements, architecture, and design to gain solution approval from all stakeholders
• Define governance processes to facilitate adoption and maintenance of solutions
• Establish best practices to ensure solutions are developed, implemented, and maintained consistently and effectively
• Manage the team through solution development and delivery
• Communicate progress and challenges to stakeholders
• Manage issues effectively as they arise during the solution life cycle
• Investigate and resolve complex challenges that block developer progress
• Estimate software/service pricing related to solution design
• Effectively explain technical projects and their business impact to management and non-technical stakeholders
• Conduct assessments, discoveries, and identification of bottlenecks, find gaps in infrastructure, recommend improvements, and implement changes
• Stay informed about the latest technology developments and maintain a "trusted advisor" role with stakeholders

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Formal education in IT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields
• 5+ years of experience in a Data Engineering or Architect role
• 5+ years of practical experience with SQL, including familiarity with SQL statements, stored procedures, indexing, partitioning, distribution, and basic security
• 3+ years of experience in data modeling
• Technical presales work is expected – previous experience with presales is highly preferred
• Hands-on technical expertise in Big Data or Data Warehouse technologies
• Proven ability to optimize data access for speed, reliability, and velocity, aligned with business needs
• Extensive experience implementing and leading multiple cloud migration engagements
• Strong understanding of cloud deployment models such as IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, and Hybrid environments
• Intermediate to Expert-level experience with Azure Data Factory/Synapse Pipelines, Azure Databricks/Synapse Spark Engine, Azure Analysis Services/SSAS, Azure Synapse Analytics Engine/Azure SQL Data Warehouse, and Microsoft Power BI
• Energetic and results-oriented, with a proven track record of leveraging technology to achieve business objectives and improve business processes
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating initiative in driving continuous optimization and business improvements
• Exceptional client-facing communication skills (both written and verbal), with experience collaborating with both onshore and offshore teams

Nice to Have:

• One or more Azure certifications (AZ-300/303/304, DP-200/201/203, or AZ-103/104) would be an asset
• Experience with Agile methodologies or an Agile certification
• Proficiency in Python, R, Scala, Spark, or similar scripting languages
• Experience with Azure networking or security

About Adastra

For more than 20 years, Adastra Corporation has been hyper-focused on data and the infrastructures to support it.  We are an international consulting company working with businesses and IT Leaders to extract value through data and analytic solutions in the domains of Cloud, Data Management, Analytics, AI and ML, Governance, Hyper Automation, and Enterprise Application Development.  Our team of experts, combined with our worldclass data management platform, helps provide trusted insights, establish frameworks, enforce best practices,  and streamline processes for around-the-clock global coverage.  Adastra has a proven track record of helping organizations of all sizes – from SMEs to Fortune 1000s – achieve their data transformation goals, whether that be accelerating innovation, improving operational excellence, or creating unforgettable customer experiences.

What We Offer

• Opportunity for advancement and career progression
• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Successful referral program
• Satisfaction of working for a reputable company 
• A flexible, dynamic, and diverse workplace

Equal Opportunity Employer

In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. In addition, accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporation’s implementation and support of employment initiatives, encourage diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance.

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