Cloud & Data Leader – Solutions Architect, Director

Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Technology Strategy

Management Level

Director

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in integration and platform architecture focus on designing and implementing seamless integration solutions and robust platform architectures for clients. They enable efficient data flow and optimise technology infrastructure for enhanced business performance.

Those in solution architecture at PwC will design and implement innovative technology solutions to meet clients' business needs. You will leverage your experience in analysing requirements, developing technical designs to enable the successful delivery of solutions.

Meaningful work you’ll be part of

As part of our Solution Architecture team, you will focus on planning, high-level design and reusability of solutions – in contrast to engineers, who carry out the vision and build the product. Architects develop specifications, models, standards and guidelines to coherently and consistently deliver technology.

We are seeking a highly skilled Integration and Platform Architecture Solutions Architect to join our team. This role is pivotal in designing and implementing robust and scalable platform architectures for our clients while actively participating in the sales cycle.

As a Cloud & Data Leader – Solutions Architect, Director, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve business issues, deliver high quality client service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Technical Execution:

• Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-scale data platforms with a strong focus on cloud environments, especially Azure.
• Implement and optimize big data technologies and frameworks, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake Storage, Databricks, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Kafka, and MS Fabric.
• Conduct performance tuning and troubleshooting to resolve bottleneck issues.

Technical Advisory and Solution Presentation:

• Serve as a trusted technical advisor, guiding clients in decision-making and establishing their data practices.
• Lead discovery sessions, workshops, and present technical solutions tailored to various stakeholder levels.
• Create proposals for scalable data platform architectures and actively participate in solution reviews and audits.

Sales Cycle Participation:

• Collaborate with sales teams to identify client needs and develop strategic solutions to address complex business challenges.
• Contribute to roadmap development and implementation strategies for data and analytics initiatives.

Client and Team Collaboration:

• Maintain active engagement with clients by being 100% client-facing, ensuring solutions align with business needs.
• Work in-office at least three days a week to foster collaboration and connectivity with team members.

Communication and Education:

• Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders.
• Educate clients on modern data and analytics technologies, architectures, and approaches.

Experiences and skills you’ll use to solve

• Extensive experience as a Solutions Architect with a strong background in data and analytics.
• Proficiency in big data technologies like Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse, Azure Data Lake Storage, Databricks, Snowflake, Apache Spark, Kafka, MS Fabric.
• Strong strategic thinking with a focus on delivering client-centric solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, adept at explaining complex solutions to varied audiences.
• Independent work ethic with strong team collaboration skills.
• Azure Solutions Architect Certification.

PwC BC Region Pay Range Information

The salary range* for this position is $162,200 - $270,200, plus individuals may be eligible for an annual bonus payment. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent upon your skills, experience, qualifications and geographic location.

*Please note that the salary range for this position is reflected for our British Columbia region. Given our national recruiting approach, we recruit (and may hire) in other regions and therefore the salary range may differ depending on the work location. PwC is committed to competitive compensation and sharing salary ranges in accordance with applicable pay transparency legislation as they arise.

Why you’ll love PwC

We’re inspiring and empowering our people to change the world. Powered by the latest technology, you’ll be a part of diverse teams helping public and private clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes. This meaningful work, and our continuous development environment, will take your career to the next level. We reward your impact, and support your wellbeing, through a competitive compensation package, inclusive benefits and flexibility programs that will help you thrive in work and life.

PwC Canada acknowledges that we work and live across Turtle Island, on the land that is now known as Canada, which are the lands of the ancestral, treaty and unceded territories of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples. We recognize the systemic racism, colonialism and oppression that Indigenous Peoples have experienced and still go through, and we commit to allyship and solidarity.

Education

Degrees/Field of Study required: Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Architectural Engineering, Brainstorm Facilitation, Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Business Process Modeling, Business Requirements Analysis, Business Systems, Business Value Analysis, Cloud Strategy, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Competitive Advantage, Competitive Analysis, Conducting Research, Creativity, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Integration, Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), Feasibility Studies {+ 50 more}

Desired Languages

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

Job Posting End Date

At PwC Canada, our most valuable asset is our people and we grow stronger as we learn from one another. We’re committed to creating an equitable and inclusive community of solvers where everyone feels that they truly belong. We understand that experience comes in many forms and building trust in society and solving important problems is only possible if we reflect the mosaic of the society we live in. We’re committed to providing accommodations throughout the application, interview, and employment process. If you require an accommodation to be at your best, please let us know during the application process. To learn more about inclusion and diversity at PwC Canada: https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/about-us/diversity-inclusion.html.