Data Platform Solution Architect

Quadbridge

$160K — $185K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4-6 years in data & AI engineering or data platform architecture
  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks
  • Strong understanding of Lakehouse architectures and ELT/ETL patterns
  • Experience with Azure data services like Data Lake Storage and Azure SQL
  • Strong client-facing consulting and communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical teams

Responsibilities

  • Architect modern Data & AI platforms using Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks
  • Design secure and scalable Data & AI platform architectures
  • Support pre-sales activities and technical discovery sessions
  • Lead Data & AI platform assessments and readiness evaluations
  • Act as technical lead on data platform implementations
  • Design data governance and optimization models
  • Contribute to partner motions and internal practice enablement

Benefits

  • RRSP program to aid in future planning
  • Ongoing professional training and development opportunities
  • Comprehensive health, dental, life and LTD insurance plan
  • Top-tier equipment to support work performance
  • Monthly social and team-building events
  • Onsite chef and gym in the Montreal office
  • Phone allowance for connectivity
  • Pet-friendly work environment
Full Job Description
Data Platform Solution Architect

This Role:

We are seeking a mid-level Data Platform Solution Architect to join our consulting and professional services team.

This role blends solution architecture, pre-sales support, and delivery execution, focused on designing and implementing modern data and AI platforms using Microsoft Fabric and Azure Databricks.

The successful candidate will work closely with pre-sales & delivery teams to drive assessment-led engagements, build scalable data platform & AI design and architectures, and accelerate customer outcomes while enabling downstream services and managed services attach.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Architecture & Design
  • Architect modern Data & AI platforms (Lakehouse/Data Lake) and analytics platforms using:
    • Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, Data Engineering, Data Factory, Data Science, Real-Time Analytics, Power BI)
    • Azure Databricks (Lakehouse, Delta Lake, Workflows, Unity Catalog)
  • Design secure, scalable, and cost-optimized Data & AI platform architectures aligned to SMB and mid-market needs
  • Develop reference architectures and repeatable patterns aligned to Microsoft and Databricks best practices

Pre-Sales & Assessments
  • Support pre-sales activities including:
    • Technical discovery sessions
    • Architecture whiteboarding
    • Scoping and estimation support for Statements of Work (SOWs)
  • Lead or contribute to Data & AI platform assessments (Data & AI Readiness, Fabric Readiness, Databricks/Lakehouse Assessments)

Delivery & Technical Leadership
  • Act as technical lead or senior contributor on data platform implementations
  • Provide design oversight and hands-on guidance for:
    • Data ingestion pipelines
    • Data source integrations
    • Transformations (SQL, PySpark)
    • Semantic models and analytics layers
  • Ensure delivery aligns to scope, timelines, and architectural standards

Governance, Security & Optimization
  • Design data governance, security, and compliance models including:
    • Data access controls
    • Cataloging and lineage
    • Workspace and tenant design
  • Apply FinOps and performance optimization practices to control cloud costs
  • Advise clients on platform lifecycle management and operational readiness


Partner & Practice Enablement
  • Stay current with Microsoft Fabric and Databricks roadmaps and partner best practice guidance
  • Contribute to:
    • Internal accelerators
    • Delivery templates
    • Sales enablement content
  • Support partner motions aligned to Microsoft Solution Partner and Databricks designations


Required Qualifications

Technical Experience
  • 4-6 years of experience in data & AI engineering, analytics, or data platform architecture
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Microsoft Fabric or strong Azure Data + Power BI background transitioning to Fabric
    • Strong Copilot/Copilot Studio background
    • Azure Databricks and or Databricks
  • Strong understanding of:
    • Data platform & AI Lakehouse architecture
    • ELT/ETL patterns
    • SQL and PySpark
  • Experience with Azure data services such as:
    • Azure Data Lake Storage
    • Azure Synapse
    • Azure SQL
    • Azure Data Factory

Consulting & VAR Experience
  • Experience in a VAR, systems integrator, or consulting environment


Communication & Collaboration
  • Strong client-facing consulting and communication skills
  • Ability to translate technical concepts into business value
  • Experience collaborating with sales, delivery, and pre-sales teams


Preferred Certifications

Microsoft (preferred)
  • Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (plus)


Databricks
  • Databricks Data Engineer Associate
  • Databricks Data Engineer Professional
  • Databricks Lakehouse Fundamentals


Cloud & Architecture (Nice to Have)
  • Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
  • AI-900 (Azure AI Fundamentals)
  • FinOps Practitioner (or equivalent cost-management training)


What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)
  • Successfully support and deliver multiple Fabric and Databricks engagements
  • Become a trusted technical advisor to sales and clients
  • Drive assessment-led opportunities into implementation and managed services
  • Contribute to repeatable offerings that improve delivery margin and velocity


Why Quadbridge?
  • Invest in Your Future - Benefit from our RRSP program to help you plan ahead.
  • Grow With Us - Take advantage of ongoing professional training and development opportunities.
  • Comprehensive Coverage - A complete health, dental, life and LTD insurance plan
  • Top-Tier Equipment - We provide everything you need to do your best work.
  • A Vibrant Workplace - Join us for monthly social and team building events.
  • Perks You'll Love - In our Montreal office, enjoy an onsite chef and gym.
  • Stay Connected - Receive a phone allowance to keep you plugged in.
  • Bring Your Best Friend - Our offices are pet-friendly!

Salary range

$160,000 to $185,000 annually, plus bonus based on KPIs

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Permanent, full-time, hybrid or remote

Location:

Montreal (QC) , Kitchener (ON) or Vancouver (BC)

Application Deadline

June 30, 2026

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