Job Description
The incumbent is responsible for leading the delivery of critical data platform solutions. The role leads the architecture of cloud data platforms and drives the creation industry leading cloud data platform. The incumbent defines practical architectures that ensure the performance, scalability, cost, and maintainability of complex distributed systems that support the business needs and align CN directions and standards. Furthermore, the position contributes to the definition of strategic technology directions and defines continuous improvement objectives in collaboration with the Data Services leadership team.
Data Platform Architecture and Delivery
Data Platform Architecture Practice Evolution
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work model. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management. The role requires minimal travel (up to 10%), within Canada and the United States (U.S.).Requirements
Data Architecture
* Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory)
Expert Solution Information Architecture-CA
Req Id:
945
Job Location:
Montreal - QC
Business Unit:
Technology
Highest Level Division:
Customer & Intermodal Solutions
Posting Start Date:
10/21/26
Posting End Date:
11-09-2026
French/English Bilingual Requirement:
No
Hiring Salary Range: $ 110000 - 144000
This range represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits and other perks.
At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together—by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers.
Join us today and get your career moving!
Job Summary
The incumbent is responsible for leading the delivery of critical data platform solutions. The role leads the architecture of cloud data platforms and drives the creation industry leading cloud data platform. The incumbent defines practical architectures that ensure the performance, scalability, cost, and maintainability of complex distributed systems that support the business needs and align CN directions and standards. Furthermore, the position contributes to the definition of strategic technology directions and defines continuous improvement objectives in collaboration with the Data Services leadership team.
Main Responsibilities
Data Platform Architecture and Delivery
- Lead the delivery of Canadian National Data Services (CNDS) initiatives including the data platform and operational data products
- Create systems architectures and modernization strategies related to data platforms
- Complete systems integrations and ingestion design patterns, Data Lake, Data Lake House, and Data Warehouse architecture along with target and transitions architectures and roadmaps
- Design and optimize platform and integration strategies for the cost-effective delivery of scalable and reliable distributed systems
- Resolve Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Return on Investment (ROI) for the data platform and data products
- Work with Enterprise Architecture to align and introduce new solutions and technologies
- Work with Solution Architects to ensure the data platform is integrated into a solution efficiently
Data Platform Architecture Practice Evolution
- Evaluate current and emerging technologies
- Lead the CNDS team, fostering a culture of design thinking, brainstorming, efficiency, and balancing vision with practicality
- Define architecture and engineering standards, patterns and best practices
- Influence CNDS leadership with effective communication of proposals, directions and strategic decision making
Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday and is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work model. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management. The role requires minimal travel (up to 10%), within Canada and the United States (U.S.).Requirements
Experience
Data Architecture
- Minimum 12 years of experience with applications, data, and cloud
- Minimum 5 years of experience as an architect with technology architecture covering big data, data engineering, data analytics, systems integration, and distributed computing
- Minimum 3 years of experience as senior architect using cloud technologies and big data technologies including data analytics
- Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered
Education/Certification/Designation
- Bachelor's Degree in a technology-related field or equivalent experience
- Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered
Competencies
- We Care About Each Other
- We Strive for Excellence
- We Succeed Together
- We Lead Responsibly
- Compliance
- Business acumen
- High-Impact Execution
- Conveying the vision
- Coordination
Technical Skills/Knowledge
- Strong knowledge of and proficiency in Azure and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Data Analytics and Data Engineering
- Strong knowledge of data and analytics architectures and concepts
- Knowledge of distributed systems and enterprise messaging architecture
- Knowledge of A2A and B2B Integration Architecture
- Knowledge of Cloud and Development Operations (DevOps) architecture, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) technologies and Legacy Systems Modernization (Mainframe, Java, IIB, DataStage, Netezza)*
- Knowledge of program and project scoping, planning, and delivery with agile process, tools, and iterative architectures
* Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory)
Additional Information (If Any)
About CN
CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through an 18,800-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
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