Lead Big Data Architect - Scalable Data Solutions

Blackstraw AI • toronto, on • Posted May 22, 2026

About the Role

Join Blackstraw.ai as a Lead Big Data Architect to innovate scalable data solutions. Design data platforms that empower enterprise-level AI and analytics.

Blackstraw.ai is on the lookout for an experienced Lead Big Data Architect with 10+ years in data engineering. This role emphasizes hands-on participation in crafting and optimizing data architectures while collaborating with engineering teams. You will ensure best practices are followed in designing ETL/ELT pipelines and defining data modeling standards using dimensional approaches like Kimball.

Key Responsibilities:
• Architect scalable data solutions for analytics and AI
• Implement batch and real-time data processing pipelines
• Optimize workflows with modern tools like Spark and SQL
• Maintain Data Lake and Data Warehouse solutions
• Conduct architecture reviews and provide strategic guidance

Requirements:
• 10+ years in big data systems or engineering