Data & Analytics Solutions Architect at Apex Systems — NeverHard

Job#: 3057835Job DescriptionPosition Title Data Analytics Solution Architect Location Toronto or Montreal Duration 6 months, Contract-to-Hire (CTH) Job Type Contract Work Model Hybrid, onsite twice per week About The Opportunity We are seeking a business-focused Data Analytics Solution Architect to lead the design of scalable, secure, and high-impact data, analytics, and AI solutions across the enterprise. This role will partner with business leaders, data engineers, BI teams, and data science partners to translate strategic objectives into well-governed, actionable solutions, with an emphasis on architecture, solution design, and enablement. Key Responsibilities Architect end-to-end data and analytics solutions aligned with business goals, enterprise standards, and governance requirements. Translate business KPIs, decision needs, and reporting requirements into scalable data and analytics architectures. Lead solution design, architecture reviews, and proofs of concept while partnering with engineering and delivery teams on implementation. Define architecture for modern analytics experiences, including Power BI dashboards, semantic models, conversational analytics, and data pipelines. Assess current capabilities and workflows and develop a roadmap that advances the organization beyond traditional dashboarding toward intuitive analytics and AI-enabled solutions. Must-Have Qualifications Strong business acumen with the ability to translate strategic goals and KPIs into effective data and analytics solutions. Proven experience in a Data, Analytics, or Solutions Architect role with a focus on architecture and solution design. Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture, including data modeling, analytics design, and performance considerations. Experience designing solutions across cloud data platforms such as Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, or similar technologies. Working knowledge of AI and analytics architectures, including data governance, privacy, security, and how AI solutions are designed, governed, and operationalized. Nice-to-Have Qualifications Experience with Power BI architecture, including semantic models, UX alignment, and reporting strategy. Familiarity with Power Platform, Copilot Studio, conversational analytics, MLOps concepts, Airflow, MLflow, Docker, Kubernetes, or DevOps practices. Experience within healthcare, pharmaceutical, or other highly regulated environments. Bilingual French/English fluency is also preferred. Required Experience 7+ years of relevant experience. Experience partnering with engineering, BI, and data science teams to deliver enterprise-scale solutions. Experience designing solutions using modern cloud and data platforms, including Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, Power Platform, and/or Azure ML. Experience communicating architecture decisions and recommendations to both technical and non-technical business stakeholders. Experience working in Agile delivery environments and collaborating across distributed teams. Education & Certifications Degree, diploma, or equivalent relevant experience. Relevant cloud, data, analytics, or architecture certifications are considered an asset. Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address). #J-18808-Ljbffr