Senior Data Architect
$113k - $163k per yearManulife
The
Senior Data Architect
is responsible for defining and leading the segment data architecture strategy that enables trusted, scalable, secure, and AI-ready data capabilities across the organization. This role provides architectural leadership for architecture, design, governance, modernization, and implementation of data solutions and platforms that support analytics, reporting, machine learning, and AI-driven solutions, while remaining actively engaged in hands‑on solution design, data platform engineering, and implementation activities where deep technical expertise is required. Partner with business and technology stakeholders, architects and engineers to define data requirements, data domains, data consumption patterns, and architect scalable and secure data solutions that support business outcomes.
Office location: Toronto - Canada (primary) or Boston - USA
Work arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days from Home;
Remote working option is not availabl
e.
Position Responsibilities
Define and evolve the segment data architecture vision, standards, principles, and roadmap.
Design scalable Data Lake, Data Warehouse, and Lakehouse architectures supporting analytics, operational, and AI workloads.
Establish architecture patterns and standards for data integration, metadata management, data governance, data quality, and data products.
Lead data modernization, migration, and cloud transformation initiatives.
Lead and contribute to the design and implementation of data pipelines, integration frameworks, and cloud-native data platforms.
Provide hands‑on technical leadership for complex data engineering initiatives, including data ingestion, transformation, orchestration, and performance optimization.
Design and implement scalable batch, streaming, and near real‑time data processing solutions.
Ensure data is secure, governed, and compliant with regulatory and privacy requirements.
Partner with governance, risk, and security teams to promote trusted and responsible use of data.
Design AI‑ready data architectures supporting machine learning, advanced analytics, and Generative AI solutions.
Provide technical leadership and architecture governance across strategic data initiatives.
Lead data architecture reviews, technology evaluations, and key design decisions.
Required Qualifications:
10+ years of experience architecting, designing, and delivering large‑scale data solutions.
Hands‑on experience with one or more modern data platforms, such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks, Spark, or comparable technologies.
Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases and proficiency in SQL plus at least one relevant programming or scripting language, such as Python, PySpark, Java, or Scala.
Strong knowledge of enterprise data architecture, data modeling, data integration, and Data Lake, Data Warehouse, and Lakehouse patterns.
Experience designing batch, streaming, and event‑driven data solutions for analytical, operational, machine learning, and generative AI workloads.
Strong understanding of Master Data Management (MDM), Reference Data Management, Data Governance, Data Lineage, and Data Quality
Proven experience leading cloud‑based data platform implementations and modernization initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to lead architecture strategy while contributing to the implementation of data solutions.
Strong understanding of data security, privacy, regulatory compliance, access control, and responsible data use.
Ability to evaluate data technologies, document architecture decisions, lead architecture reviews, and communicate complex trade‑offs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience implementing governed data products, domain‑oriented data architectures, or data mesh concepts in a large enterprise environment.
Experience working in a large, complex, highly regulated organization, preferably in financial services, insurance, banking, wealth management, retirement, or another regulated industry.
Familiarity with Machine Learning, MLOps and data architectures supporting generative AI solutions.
Working knowledge of DataOps, CI/CD, automation, performance optimization, monitoring, and operational resilience for data platforms.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
When You Join Our Team:
We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.
Acerca de Manulife y John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation es un importante proveedor internacional de servicios financieros que ayuda a las personas a tomar decisiones de una manera más fácil y a vivir mejor. Para obtener más información acerca de nosotros, visite .
Manulife es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades
En Manulife/John Hancock, valoramos nuestra diversidad. Nos esforzamos por atraer, formar y retener una fuerza laboral tan diversa como los clientes a los que prestamos servicios, y para fomentar un entorno laboral inclusivo en el que se aprovechen las fortalezas de las culturas y las personas. Estamos comprometidos con la equidad en las contrataciones, la retención de talento, el ascenso y la remuneración, y administramos todas nuestras prácticas y programas sin discriminación por motivos de raza, ascendencia, lugar de origen, color, origen étnico, ciudadanía, religión o creencias religiosas, credo, sexo (incluyendo el embarazo y las afecciones relacionadas con este), orientación sexual, características genéticas, condición de veterano, identidad de género, expresión de género, edad, estado civil, estatus familiar, discapacidad, o cualquier otro aspecto protegido por la ley vigente.
Nuestra prioridad es eliminar las barreras para garantizar la igualdad de acceso al empleo. Un representante de Recursos Humanos trabajará con los solicitantes que requieran una adaptación razonable durante el proceso de solicitud. Toda la información que se haya compartido durante el proceso de solicitud de adaptación se almacenará y utilizará de manera congruente con las leyes y las políticas de Manulife/John Hancock correspondientes. Para solicitar una adaptación razonable en el proceso de solicitud, envíenos un mensaje a View email address on ca.hrm.tc .
Referenced Salary Location
CAN, Ontario, Toronto, 200 Bloor Street East
Modalidades de Trabajo
Híbrido
Salary range is expected to be between
$113,000.00 CAD - $163,000.00 CAD
Los empleados también tienen la oportunidad de participar en programas de incentivos y recibir una compensación vinculada al rendimiento empresarial e individual. El salario real variará según las condiciones del mercado local, la geografía y factores relacionados con el puesto como conocimientos, habilidades, requerimientos, experiencia y educación/formación. Si solicitas este puesto fuera de tu ubicación principal, por favor escríbenos a View email address on ca.hrm.tc para conocer el rango salarial correspondiente a tu ubicación.
Manulife ofrece a los empleados aptos una amplia variedad de beneficios personalizables, entre ellos, beneficios de salud, odontológicos, de salud mental, oftalmológicos, por discapacidad a corto y a largo plazo, cobertura de seguro de vida y por muerte accidental y desmembramiento, adopción/subrogación y bienestar, y planes de asistencia al empleado/familiar. También ofrecemos a los empleados admisibles varios planes de ahorro para la jubilación (incluidos planes de pensiones y un plan mundial de propiedad de acciones con contribuciones equivalentes del empleador) y recursos de asesoramiento y educación financiera. Nuestro generoso programa de tiempo libre remunerado en Canadá incluye feriados, vacaciones, días personales y días por enfermedad, y ofrecemos la gama completa de ausencia laboral reglamentaria. Si se está postulando para este puesto en los EE. UU., póngase en contacto con View email address on ca.hrm.tc para obtener más información sobre las disposiciones relativas al tiempo libre remunerado específicas de EE. UU.
We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement ( .
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Senior Data Architect
is responsible for defining and leading the segment data architecture strategy that enables trusted, scalable, secure, and AI-ready data capabilities across the organization. This role provides architectural leadership for architecture, design, governance, modernization, and implementation of data solutions and platforms that support analytics, reporting, machine learning, and AI-driven solutions, while remaining actively engaged in hands‑on solution design, data platform engineering, and implementation activities where deep technical expertise is required. Partner with business and technology stakeholders, architects and engineers to define data requirements, data domains, data consumption patterns, and architect scalable and secure data solutions that support business outcomes.
Office location: Toronto - Canada (primary) or Boston - USA
Work arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days from Home;
Remote working option is not availabl
e.
Position Responsibilities
Define and evolve the segment data architecture vision, standards, principles, and roadmap.
Design scalable Data Lake, Data Warehouse, and Lakehouse architectures supporting analytics, operational, and AI workloads.
Establish architecture patterns and standards for data integration, metadata management, data governance, data quality, and data products.
Lead data modernization, migration, and cloud transformation initiatives.
Lead and contribute to the design and implementation of data pipelines, integration frameworks, and cloud-native data platforms.
Provide hands‑on technical leadership for complex data engineering initiatives, including data ingestion, transformation, orchestration, and performance optimization.
Design and implement scalable batch, streaming, and near real‑time data processing solutions.
Ensure data is secure, governed, and compliant with regulatory and privacy requirements.
Partner with governance, risk, and security teams to promote trusted and responsible use of data.
Design AI‑ready data architectures supporting machine learning, advanced analytics, and Generative AI solutions.
Provide technical leadership and architecture governance across strategic data initiatives.
Lead data architecture reviews, technology evaluations, and key design decisions.
Required Qualifications:
10+ years of experience architecting, designing, and delivering large‑scale data solutions.
Hands‑on experience with one or more modern data platforms, such as Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Databricks, Spark, or comparable technologies.
Working knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases and proficiency in SQL plus at least one relevant programming or scripting language, such as Python, PySpark, Java, or Scala.
Strong knowledge of enterprise data architecture, data modeling, data integration, and Data Lake, Data Warehouse, and Lakehouse patterns.
Experience designing batch, streaming, and event‑driven data solutions for analytical, operational, machine learning, and generative AI workloads.
Strong understanding of Master Data Management (MDM), Reference Data Management, Data Governance, Data Lineage, and Data Quality
Proven experience leading cloud‑based data platform implementations and modernization initiatives.
Demonstrated ability to lead architecture strategy while contributing to the implementation of data solutions.
Strong understanding of data security, privacy, regulatory compliance, access control, and responsible data use.
Ability to evaluate data technologies, document architecture decisions, lead architecture reviews, and communicate complex trade‑offs to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience implementing governed data products, domain‑oriented data architectures, or data mesh concepts in a large enterprise environment.
Experience working in a large, complex, highly regulated organization, preferably in financial services, insurance, banking, wealth management, retirement, or another regulated industry.
Familiarity with Machine Learning, MLOps and data architectures supporting generative AI solutions.
Working knowledge of DataOps, CI/CD, automation, performance optimization, monitoring, and operational resilience for data platforms.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
When You Join Our Team:
We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
The role being advertised is an existing vacancy.
Acerca de Manulife y John Hancock
Manulife Financial Corporation es un importante proveedor internacional de servicios financieros que ayuda a las personas a tomar decisiones de una manera más fácil y a vivir mejor. Para obtener más información acerca de nosotros, visite .
Manulife es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades
En Manulife/John Hancock, valoramos nuestra diversidad. Nos esforzamos por atraer, formar y retener una fuerza laboral tan diversa como los clientes a los que prestamos servicios, y para fomentar un entorno laboral inclusivo en el que se aprovechen las fortalezas de las culturas y las personas. Estamos comprometidos con la equidad en las contrataciones, la retención de talento, el ascenso y la remuneración, y administramos todas nuestras prácticas y programas sin discriminación por motivos de raza, ascendencia, lugar de origen, color, origen étnico, ciudadanía, religión o creencias religiosas, credo, sexo (incluyendo el embarazo y las afecciones relacionadas con este), orientación sexual, características genéticas, condición de veterano, identidad de género, expresión de género, edad, estado civil, estatus familiar, discapacidad, o cualquier otro aspecto protegido por la ley vigente.
Nuestra prioridad es eliminar las barreras para garantizar la igualdad de acceso al empleo. Un representante de Recursos Humanos trabajará con los solicitantes que requieran una adaptación razonable durante el proceso de solicitud. Toda la información que se haya compartido durante el proceso de solicitud de adaptación se almacenará y utilizará de manera congruente con las leyes y las políticas de Manulife/John Hancock correspondientes. Para solicitar una adaptación razonable en el proceso de solicitud, envíenos un mensaje a View email address on ca.hrm.tc .
Referenced Salary Location
CAN, Ontario, Toronto, 200 Bloor Street East
Modalidades de Trabajo
Híbrido
Salary range is expected to be between
$113,000.00 CAD - $163,000.00 CAD
Los empleados también tienen la oportunidad de participar en programas de incentivos y recibir una compensación vinculada al rendimiento empresarial e individual. El salario real variará según las condiciones del mercado local, la geografía y factores relacionados con el puesto como conocimientos, habilidades, requerimientos, experiencia y educación/formación. Si solicitas este puesto fuera de tu ubicación principal, por favor escríbenos a View email address on ca.hrm.tc para conocer el rango salarial correspondiente a tu ubicación.
Manulife ofrece a los empleados aptos una amplia variedad de beneficios personalizables, entre ellos, beneficios de salud, odontológicos, de salud mental, oftalmológicos, por discapacidad a corto y a largo plazo, cobertura de seguro de vida y por muerte accidental y desmembramiento, adopción/subrogación y bienestar, y planes de asistencia al empleado/familiar. También ofrecemos a los empleados admisibles varios planes de ahorro para la jubilación (incluidos planes de pensiones y un plan mundial de propiedad de acciones con contribuciones equivalentes del empleador) y recursos de asesoramiento y educación financiera. Nuestro generoso programa de tiempo libre remunerado en Canadá incluye feriados, vacaciones, días personales y días por enfermedad, y ofrecemos la gama completa de ausencia laboral reglamentaria. Si se está postulando para este puesto en los EE. UU., póngase en contacto con View email address on ca.hrm.tc para obtener más información sobre las disposiciones relativas al tiempo libre remunerado específicas de EE. UU.
We use data and analytics technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), and automated processing tools, to analyze and process the information you provide to us or third parties in the application process. For more information, please refer to our personal information collection statement ( .
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