About

• Upstaff is seeking a seasoned Senior Data Architect to lead data architecture planning, implementation, and operational support for several high-impact digital transformation projects within the Digital Design and Delivery Division (DDD). This role is embedded within the Platforms branch, focused on enterprise platforms related to identity, payments, and e-commerce. The Architect will play a critical role in ensuring GoA services aresecure, efficient, and citizen-centered, using modern Agile and human-centered design principles.
• Tasks
• Lead the design, planning, and implementation of enterprise data architecture across 2–3 concurrent platform projects.
• Develop comprehensive data models, strategies, and architecture roadmaps tailored for large-scale government systems.
• Provision and manage databases using technologies such as MS SQL Server, Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, and PostgreSQL.
• Optimize database performance, ensuring reliability, security, scalability, and high availability.
• Analyze data usage patterns and perform risk assessments to inform strategic improvements and user experience enhancements.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, technical leads, developers, and UX teams to align data strategy with user and business needs.
• Coach and mentor internal teams on best practices in data architecture and data governance.
• Contribute to enterprise architecture standards, policies, and frameworks across GoA initiatives.
• Requirements
• Languages/Frameworks: C#, .NET Core, TypeScript, React/React Native
• Cloud & DB Platforms: Microsoft Azure (App Services, Azure SQL), Cosmos DB, PostgreSQL, GitHub
• Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams, Zoom (as required)
• Benefits
• Minimum 8 years of experience in data architecture, software architecture, or senior data engineering.
• Proven experience in planning, designing, and implementing enterprise data solutions.
• At least 2 years working on the same enterprise project, ideally valued over $5M.
• Strong experience with cloud services, enterprise architecture principles, and Microsoft technology stack.
• Demonstrated expertise in database administration, including performance tuning and maintenance.
• College or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Experience with AI-driven data architecture, data analytics, and unstructured data modeling.
• Prior involvement in modernizing legacy systems into digital services.
• Familiarity with UX, service design, or multidisciplinary Agile teams.
• Experience working in public sector / government environments.
• Additional Information
• Must provide two (2) detailed project examples meeting specified evaluation questions.
• Mandatory security requirements include Criminal Record Check and possibly Enhanced Security Clearance for justice-related work.
• Must be able to work remotely and occasionally on-site in Edmonton, as required.
• Three (3) professional references must be submitted with the application.