Data & BI Platform Lead

Job summary

The Data & BI Platform Lead will act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, translating business needs into scalable data solutions and analytical use cases. They will provide technical leadership across data and BI initiatives while ensuring data accuracy, reliability, and governance.

Job details

Overview We are looking for a hands-on Data & BI Platform Lead to provide technical leadership across Data & Analytics and Business Intelligence initiatives. This role bridges business and technology, translating business needs into scalable data solutions, well-defined business metrics, and actionable insights. You will work closely with business stakeholders, engineers, architects, and BI teams to understand data needs, define KPIs and reporting logic, and ensure that data solutions are accurate, reliable, and aligned with business objectives. The role requires a strong understanding of end-to-end data flows, cloud data platforms, data architecture, modeling, and BI, combined with the ability to guide cross-functional initiatives and influence technical and business decisions. Primary Location: Across Canada or USA Work Model: Fully Remote Employment Type: Contractor RESPONSIBILITIES: Act as a trusted data advisor to business stakeholders, understanding their objectives, challenges, and data needs Translate business requirements into technical specifications, scalable data solutions, and analytical use cases Partner with business teams to define, validate, and standardize KPIs, business metrics, and reporting logic Provide technical leadership across Data & Analytics and BI initiatives, collaborating with engineers, architects, and BI teams Support end-to-end data solutions spanning source systems, integration, transformation, modeling, and reporting Analyze and validate data, investigate discrepancies, and help ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of business insights Drive data quality, governance, and continuous improvement across data products and BI solutions Lead cross-functional data initiatives and help align technical solutions with business objectives QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: Strong technical background in data architecture, data modeling, data warehousing, ETL/ELT, and BI solutions Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms such as Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake, or Databricks Strong SQL skills for data analysis, validation, and troubleshooting Experience translating business needs into technical requirements, analytical use cases, KPIs, and meaningful business metrics Solid understanding of end-to-end data flows, dependencies, and integration across data platforms Good understanding of data quality, data governance, and approaches for maintaining reliable and consistent data Strong business acumen with effective stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to provide technical leadership across cross-functional initiatives and influence both technical and business decisions NICE TO HAVE: Experience with Python and advanced analytics Familiarity with AI/ML and AI-driven analytics solutions Experience with data product management Experience working within Agile delivery environments ABOUT ADASTRA Adastra is a global leader in AI and data-driven transformation, helping organizations lead with artificial intelligence—responsibly, strategically, and at scale. With over 25 years of experience, Adastra empowers enterprise clients to unlock business value through data innovation, operational excellence, and smart customer engagement. Trusted by some of the world’s most prominent brands, Adastra delivers end-to-end solutions grounded in thoughtful strategy, robust governance, and deep technical expertise. From defining vision to ensuring execution, Adastra guides organizations through every stage of their AI, data and cloud journey—building future-ready capabilities and delivering measurable, lasting impact. Adastra serves clients across key industries including financial services, automotive, manufacturing, technology, media and telecom (TMT), healthcare, retail, and professional services. The company employs more than 2,000 professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia. WHAT WE OFFER Opportunity for advancement and career progression Competitive compensation Successful referral program The opportunity to work with one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies 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. AI Usage - Our hiring process includes the use of AI-enabled tools to screen applications (e.g., keyword matching, qualification ranking). A human recruiter reviews all AI-generated shortlists to make informed hiring decisions. There has been an increased instance of fraudulent job offers coming from people posing as Adastra HR employees. Please note that Adastra will never request fees as part of our recruiting process and any emails sent to you that are not from ‘@adastragrp.com’ or ‘@talent.icims.com’ are fraudulent. All employment offers are sent via DocuSign and if you receive an employment offer from a suspicious email and not via DocuSign, it is fraudulent. Contact careers@adastragrp.com to inquire about jobs at Adastra, to report a suspicious request for money or personal information from external websites or suspicious employment offers

What you’ll do

The Data & BI Platform Lead will act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, translating business needs into scalable data solutions and analytical use cases. They will provide technical leadership across data and BI initiatives while ensuring data accuracy, reliability, and governance.

Requirements

Candidates must have a strong technical background in data architecture, modeling, and cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or Snowflake. The role requires excellent SQL skills and the ability to bridge the gap between business objectives and technical execution.

Benefits

• Career progression
• Competitive compensation
• Referral program
• Flexible workplace

Listed skills

• Microsoft Azure · Preferred
• SQL · Preferred
• Amazon Web Services · Preferred
• Google Cloud · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Data architecture
• Data modeling
• Data warehousing
• ETL/ELT
• BI solutions
• Azure
• AWS
• GCP
• Snowflake
• Databricks
• SQL
• Data governance
• Data quality
• Stakeholder management
• Technical leadership
• Business acumen
• SQL (Programming Language)
• Data Analysis
• Business Intelligence
• Extract Transform Load (ETL)
• Communication
• Data Modeling
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Agile Methodology
• Data Warehousing
• Governance
• Problem Solving
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Reliability
• Operational Excellence
• Stakeholder Management
• Business Acumen
• Influencing Skills
• Business Requirements
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Machine Learning
• Snowflake (Data Warehouse)
• Amazon Web Services
• Financial Services
• Artificial Intelligence
• Data Quality
• Business Valuation
• Python (Programming Language)
• Technical Requirements
• Business Objectives
• Microsoft Azure
• Technical Leadership
• Scalability

Job areas

• Data & Analytics
• Technology
• Consulting
• Management & Leadership
• Software
• Platform Lead
• Business Intelligence Developer / Architect
• Software Developers

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