Principal Data Architect

Job description

Overview Adastra is looking for a senior, hands-on Principal Data Architect to lead the evolution of a modern AWS-based data platform from a federated data products layer into a scalable semantic layer powered by a Knowledge Graph. This role plays a critical part in shaping the architecture and technical direction of a next-generation data portal that enables advanced analytics, semantic search, and intuitive business-facing data experiences. You will act as both a technical leader and architect, working closely with engineering and product teams to bring proven concepts into production while helping build and guide a high-performing architecture team. Primary Location: Toronto, ON or New York City, NY Work Model: Hybrid 4-Days Onsite: Employment Type: Contractor: Vacancy Status: New: RESPONSIBILITIES: - Define and own the architecture vision for expanding the data platform from federated data products to a semantic layer powered by a Knowledge Graph - Lead the design and implementation of semantic and context graphs to support advanced analytics, data discovery, and insight generation - Architect agentic systems layered on top of the data platform to enable semantic search, compre...