Senior AWS Cloud Architect

Overview

Adastra is seeking a Senior AWS Cloud Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable, high‑quality cloud‑based analytics and BI solutions. This role plays a critical leadership position within a cross‑functional data team, partnering closely with Data Engineering, Data Science, and BI teammates to ensure strong data foundations and effective insights delivery. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise with a strong data quality mindset, stakeholder engagement skills, and a pragmatic approach to solution design to drive reliable, sustainable outcomes.

 

Primary Location: Toronto, ON or New York City, NY

Work Model: Hybrid 3-Days Onsite

Employment Type: Contractor

Vacancy Status: New

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the architecture and implementation of AWS‑based BI and analytics solutions
• Design, build, and maintain enterprise‑grade dashboards using AWS QuickSight or equivalent BI tools
• Translate complex and ambiguous business requirements into clear BI and technical solutions
• Partner with data and platform teams to ensure analytics‑ready datasets and strong upstream data quality
• Develop and optimize complex SQL queries using Amazon Athena
• Ensure high standards of data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across analytics solutions
• Guide stakeholders toward effective, sustainable solutions through clear communication and technical leadership
• Identify creative workarounds and solutions to platform limitations while balancing long‑term maintainability
• Own end‑to‑end delivery with a strong focus on quality, testing, and execution under tight timelines
• Manage priorities across multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced and evolving environment

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience as a Cloud or BI Architect in an AWS environment
• Strong hands‑on experience with AWS QuickSight or equivalent BI tools, including advanced visualizations and security implementations
• Demonstrated experience migrating or rebuilding dashboards from other BI platforms into QuickSight with full functional parity
• Strong proficiency in Amazon Athena SQL with the ability to write and optimize complex queries
• Solid experience using GitHub for version control, collaboration, and deployment
• Deep understanding of data modeling and building clean, analytics‑ready datasets
• Strong analytical skills to validate data accuracy, completeness, and reliability
• Experience working with complex, messy datasets and resolving underlying data issues
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both technical and business stakeholders
• Ability to lead solution design while balancing complexity, sustainability, and delivery timelines
• Strong ownership mindset with attention to detail and a high standard for quality

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience working with Oracle or PostgreSQL
• Familiarity with data architecture concepts such as lineage, data flows, and interoperability
• Exposure to data governance, privacy, or regulatory considerations
• Experience supporting or coordinating work across Data Engineering, Data Science, and BI teams

ABOUT ADASTRA

Adastra is a global leader in AI and data-driven transformation, helping organizations lead with artificial intelligence—responsibly, strategically, and at scale. With over 25 years of experience, Adastra empowers enterprise clients to unlock business value through data innovation, operational excellence, and smart customer engagement.

 

Trusted by some of the world’s most prominent brands, Adastra delivers end-to-end solutions grounded in thoughtful strategy, robust governance, and deep technical expertise. From defining vision to ensuring execution, Adastra guides organizations through every stage of their AI, data and cloud journey—building future-ready capabilities and delivering measurable, lasting impact.

 

Adastra serves clients across key industries including financial services, automotive, manufacturing, technology, media and telecom (TMT), healthcare, retail, and professional services. The company employs more than 2,000 professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity for advancement and career progression
• Competitive compensation
• Successful referral program
• The opportunity to work with one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies
• Satisfaction of working for a reputable company 
• A flexible, dynamic, and diverse workplace

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code.  In addition, accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporation’s implementation and support of employment initiatives, encourage diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance.

 

AI Usage - Our hiring process includes the use of AI-enabled tools to screen applications (e.g., keyword matching, qualification ranking). A human recruiter reviews all AI-generated shortlists to make informed hiring decisions.

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