Lead Data Architect

Overview You’ve got big plans. We have opportunities to match, and we’re committed to empowering you to become a better you, no matter what you do. When you join KPMG you’ll be one of over 227,000 professionals providing audit, tax, advisory and business enablement services across 146 countries. With the support to do things differently, grow personally and professionally and bring your whole self to work, there’s no limit to the impact you can make. Let’s do this. What you will do Designing and architecting Azure Data Analytics solutions. (Azure Data brick, Data Factory, cluster, Synapse etc..) Involved in analysis of requirements, production specifications, Architecture, Configuration, Security, Performance, Scalability, Reliability etc. Defining the roadmap of Analytics for the firm including the effort estimation and defining the timeliness. Documentation of solutions (e.g., data models, configurations, and setup). Define the Data Management Processes ad update and maintain the methodology documentation. Document future state process flows, including alternate flows and exceptions. Participate in special projects for manage service teams, e.g., building or implementing new tools, dashboards, etc. Create process design documents that specify the purpose and goals of each analytics project (new system integration and visualization (Power BI development and report generation)). Organize and lead data review sessions with stakeholders, ensuring all process details are accurately captured and approved by the business SME. Provide support for automation developers, including clarifying automation requirements, facilitating creation of required environment and permission configurations, etc. Support QA in testing larger automation initiatives. Participate in pre- and post-deployment activities, e.g., UAT sessions, Go/No-Go meetings, hyper-care calls, etc. Assist with various operational issues, including troubleshooting production support issues, gathering, and documenting change request details, etc. What you bring to the role Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Expertise in Solution Architecture Design. Exceptional documentation skills, including concise requirements and easy-to-follow process flow diagrams. Ability to forge consensus within a group of stakeholders, to deliver a solution that works for all. Knowledge of agile methodology and the software development life cycle (SDLC). Prior working experience of at-least 12 to 15 years is must in Analytics domain. Technical skills Experience with tools such as Azure DevOps, Python, SharePoint, Office 365, Microsoft Teams, etc. Experience in configuring and implementing Azure Storage, Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL Server Data Warehouse and Azure SQL Server db. Good understanding of AZURE components, storage & compute services Experienced in Data modelling and data architecture design. Knowledge in ETL, data integration and data migration design. Experience in configuring private and public facing Azure load balancer etc. Experience with Data testing, including ability to create test plans, test cases, execute test cycles, etc. Experience is creating the efforts estimation, timelines for all new projects/programs Our Values, The KPMG Way Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters KPMG is committed to the health and safety of our people, clients and communities. With this commitment in mind, KPMG complies with all public health mandates (provincially and/or federally, as applicable) and has implemented various safety measures, including a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. KPMG's COVID 19 Vaccination Policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated if they wish to or are required to attend a KPMG office in the course of their duties. As this role requires occasional or consistent attendance at a KPMG office, the successful candidate must be fully vaccinated (i.e. have received all doses that are recommended by Health Canada, including any boosters) and must provide KPMG with proof of vaccination. KPMG will provide reasonable accommodation if the successful candidate cannot be vaccinated due to grounds protected by human rights legislation in their province of employment. KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For general recruitment-related inquiries, please contact the HR Delivery Centre at [email protected]. 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