/Principal Systems Architect

Principal Systems Architect

Richmond Hill, Ontario, CANusvia direct
// Job Type
Full Time
// Salary
USD 103,250 - 153,250/year
// Salary Range
103,250–153,250 USD / year
// Posted
1 month ago

About the Role

<p style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px"><strong>Hiring Manager:</strong> Mitch Emery</p><p style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px"><strong>Talent Acquisition Advisor:</strong> Draun Raval</p><p style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px"><strong>Job Code Level:</strong> IEP5</p><p style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px">Refer Your Friends!</p><p> </p><p style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px"><strong>AI-First. Future-Driven. Human-Centered.</strong></p><p style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:14.0px">At OpenText, AI is at the heart of everything we do—powering innovation, transforming work, and empowering digital knowledge workers. We are hiring talent AI can't replace to help us shape the future of information management. Join us.</p><p> </p><br><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Your Impact </strong></span><br><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">This role sits at the heart of the Data Analytics function, shaping the solution architecture that supports analytics, operational data management, master data management, and selected data migration initiatives. As the organisation rationalises a diverse data landscape into a simplified, modern platform, you will help design and guide the transition to a metadata‑driven architecture built on Microsoft Fabric. Working closely with peers across the data team, you will apply strong architectural principles to improve consistency, scalability, and delivery effectiveness.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">This role focuses on the data solutions that enable the Analytics team to deliver value, rather than owning a broader enterprise‑wide data architecture mandate.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>What the Role Offers</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Own the overall design of the  data solution architecture, maintaining a clear and current architectural blueprint aligned to enterprise standards.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Act as the technical and architectural lead for both existing and new data solutions, ensuring designs are cohesive, scalable, and additive to the overall platform.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Define, promote, and monitor best practices for the use of current and strategic data technologies across development and production environments.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Translate business and analytical requirements into clear functional designs, technical specifications, and solution architecture documentation.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Provide architectural oversight across the full lifecycle, supporting successful transition of proven capabilities into production.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Assess proposed changes, enhancements, and new technologies, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s Enterprise Architecture strategy.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Act as the primary interface between the Data Analytics team and the Enterprise Architecture function.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Research, evaluate, and recommend technologies, platforms, and tools, supporting informed decisions on adoption, standardisation, and retirement.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><strong>What You Need to Succeed</strong></span></p><ul><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Strong knowledge of Microsoft Fabric or comparable modern data platforms, with hands‑on experience designing analytical data solutions.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Proven experience implementing metadata‑driven architectures, including the use of dynamic SQL and reusable design patterns.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">A deep technical background across data warehousing, analytics, master data management, and data integration.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">The ability to simplify, standardise, and clearly communicate complex technical concepts and architectural decisions.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Comfort operating in fast‑paced, evolving environments, setting direction with incomplete information and delivering progress with constrained resources.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Practical experience across data migration, data integration technologies, database platforms, and business intelligence or reporting tools.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Demonstrated capability creating, reviewing, and governing detailed solution architectures and design documentation.</span></li><li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Strong problem‑solving skills with a pragmatic, delivery‑focused mindset; experience with project leadership or technical team guidance is an advantage.</span></li></ul><br><p> </p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;">OpenText's commitment to diversity and inclusion surpasses legal requirements, evident in our <a href="https://www.opentext.com/assets/documents/en-US/pdf/opentext-equal-employment-opportunity-statement-of-policy-us-en.pdf">Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy</a> which promotes a respectful and empowering environment for employees of all backgrounds, culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws.</p><p> </p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;">If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please submit a ticket at <a href="https://help.opentext.com/portal/site/selfservice?customView=newTicket">Ask HR</a>. Our proactive approach fosters collaboration, innovation, and personal growth, enriching OpenText's vibrant workplace.</p><p> </p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;"><strong>Compensation:</strong> At OpenText, we offer a thoughtfully designed benefits package that supports your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. As you move through the hiring process, we’re happy to provide more details about our compensation programs, including variable and commission compensation opportunities for eligible roles, vacation entitlement, and paid time off.</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;"><strong>Salary Range:</strong><span style="background-color: azure;"> $103,250 - $153,250</span>; Depending on the candidate’s education, experience, skills, geographical location, and alignment with internal equity and external market, actual salary may vary and be higher or lower than the range posted.</p><p style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14.0px;"><strong>AI Usage Disclosure:</strong> <em>As part of our commitment to transparency, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in various stages of our recruitment process, including resume screening, candidate matching, interview scheduling, and communications. These tools are designed to improve efficiency, reduce bias, and enhance candidate experience. All decisions regarding hiring are made by qualified human professionals, and we continuously monitor our AI systems to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable regulations.</em></p>

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