ROLE TITLE: Data Architect – Azure / Oracle Migration Location: Canada-based (Remote based - Ideally Toronto based or East Coast) Engagement Type: Contract (C2C) Duration: 6 months initial contract Start Date: Target start by end of June 2026 Compensation: Hourly rate in USD – open to discussion based on experience Tech Stack: Oracle, Azure data stack (ADF, Data Lake, Azure SQL, Service Bus), ETL/ELT and near real-time data patterns POLITE NOTICE: No Bench Recruiters! Please only Apply if you have the relevant Oracle & Azure data stack experience. Only candidates with relevant skillset can be considered for this position. Overview: We are seeking an experienced Data Architect to support a large-scale transformation programme involving legacy platform decommissioning, cloud-based data integration, and enterprise data modernization. The role is focused on enabling reliable data migration and near real-time data availability across legacy and modern platforms, and ensuring high-quality data flows across integrations and downstream services. The successful consultant will play a key role in defining and overseeing data architecture across legacy Oracle environments and modern Azure-based platforms, ensuring scalable, reliable, and governed data movement across multiple systems. This is a hands-on architecture role within Agile delivery teams, requiring strong technical leadership and practical delivery experience in complex enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities Define and oversee data architecture for: Data Sync processes Bulk data loading strategies Legacy RMV3 decommissioning activities Lead data migration and integration activities across Oracle-based legacy systems and Azure cloud platforms Provide oversight and guidance for Azure-based data pipelines and orchestration patterns Establish and support data quality, validation, reconciliation, and governance processes Collaborate with engineering, business, and programme stakeholders to align data solutions with transformation objectives Support scalable ETL/ELT and near real-time integration patterns Contribute hands-on within Agile delivery teams across design, implementation, and delivery phases Required Skills & Experience Strong experience in data architecture and enterprise data modelling Proven experience working with: Legacy database platforms (particularly Oracle) Modern cloud-based data platforms Strong Azure data stack experience including: Azure Data Factory (ADF) Azure Data Lake Azure SQL Azure Service Bus Deep understanding of ETL/ELT frameworks and near real-time data integration patterns Demonstrated delivery experience within large-scale transformation programmes and multi-system enterprise environments Comfortable operating in fast-paced Agile delivery teams Strong stakeholder communication and problem-solving skills Preferred Experience Experience supporting legacy platform decommissioning programmes Exposure to enterprise data governance frameworks Experience working within regulated or complex operational environments Familiarity with hybrid cloud and integration architectures Working Arrangement Fully remote within Canada Contract engagement (C2C) Paid in USD Initial 6-month term with potential extension