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Data Architect

Project X Ltd1 day ago
Toronto, ON
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

About Project X

Project X Ltd. drives success by focusing on building teams of incredibly talented and client-focused people, who love to problem solve and work on tough data problems. We reward hard work and forward-thinking with recognition and a supportive culture that celebrates success and wants to see you grow.

Our team members are trusted advisors to our clients and offer innovative solutions that solve complex data problems. Collaboration, creativity, data knowledge and experience run deep in our veins. We are passionate about building long-term relationships with our clients and staying true to our values. When adding new members to our team, we also look for people that are aligned to our values.

We are also passionate about our people. Hiring and developing people that seek challenges, like to jump in and learn new things, and are happy to lend a helping hand to a peer is what makes us successful.

We understand that it’s our people that make us great.

Role Summary

As a Data Architect at Project X Ltd., you will be providing our clients with your knowledge and experience in making sense of messy, unstructured data. The Data Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing end-to-end solutions that address designing scalable and efficient data solutions, complex business challenges, and unlocking the value of data for our clients. This role will require demonstrated expertise in Snowflake to optimize data architecture, performance, and cost efficiency in a cloud-based environment.

What You’ll Do

As a Data Architect with Snowflake expertise, you’ll bring structure to chaos and vision to architecture.

  • Design and implement end-to-end data solutions, from strategy to deployment.
  • Shape enterprise data strategy, architecture, and governance frameworks for our clients.
  • Lead data migration and integration projects, using tools like Snowpipe, Streams, and Tasks.
  • Collaborate with analytics teams to support AI/ML and advanced analytics workloads using Snowpark and Python.
  • Build and optimize cloud data platforms on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to clients, facilitating workshops and bringing thought leadership on modern data architecture best practices.
  • Drive performance optimization and cost efficiency across deployments.

What You Bring

  • 5+ years in data architecture or engineering, with hands-on Snowflake experience, including schema design, performance tuning, Snowflake Secure Data Sharing, cost optimization strategies, and end-to-end deployment.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve performance issues in Snowflake, manage virtual warehouses, implement clustering keys, and apply best practices for scaling and resource management.
  • Deep knowledge of cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Strong skills in SQL, Python.
  • Experience with data modeling, integration, and governance frameworks.
  • Familiarity with BI tools like Microstrategy, Tableau, or Power BI.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

Nice to Have

  • SnowPro certification or other Snowflake credentials.
  • Certifications in AWS, Azure, or GCP architecture.
  • Passion for mentoring and helping clients make smart, data-driven decisions.
  • Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in data architecture, such as data mesh, event-driven architectures, and streaming analytics.

In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Project X Ltd. 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.

Project X is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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About Project X Ltd

IT Services and IT Consulting
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Project X Ltd. is a data and analytics boutique, systems integration and support firm.

By focusing on our clients’ objectives and best interests we are able to work collaboratively to drive business value. Our rapid results methodology ensures our clients see wins along the course of projects with our time to value focus.

Our team of experienced professionals works along side our customers using an integrated delivery model which allows us to tailor our approach to the individual needs of an engagement. From strategy through execution to delivery we work with our clients to achieve results in a quick and cost effective manner.

Our Difference is our Approach: •Creative, innovative and adaptive approach to solutions to meet client objectives •Single focus on delivering value •Act with a sense of urgency •Maintain collegial approach •Work in the best interests of client •Generate great results •Develop trusted relationships

Our clients’ see us as a friendly and approachable firm whose people will work with them to meet their objectives. Some of our past success has been in the areas of Telecom, Financial Services, Retail and Manufacturing where together we have worked to achieve great results.

In 2005, the founding partners combined their accumulative 30+ years of business, technical and consulting experience to form Project X ltd. Throughout their history they have cultivated their relationships with clients, growing as required to meet client needs.

In 2011, though the acquisition of the assets of BigDataLabs, Project X Ltd formed a wholly owned subsidiary Project X Labs Ltd. (www.pxlabs.ca) focused on Product Development around MicroStrategy.