Data Architect

About the Job

Our client has a requirement for a Data Architect for a 3 month contract opportunity.  The position is located in Toronto.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager of Information Architecture, the Enterprise Data Modeler is responsible for providing data architecture and modeling services to project and application maintenance teams throughout the IT organization. Working on multiple projects, the Data Architect will facilitate the collection of information requirements, as well as the development and management of conceptual, logical and physical data models to support the data and information needs of the business community. The Data Architect will champion sound data architecture and modeling standards and practices within our client’s technical environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a leadership role in the development and communication of Data Management strategies, principles, standards and best practices. Develop and maintain both operational and business intelligence conceptual, logical and physical data models.
• Work with DBA's to ensure optimum data performance, Support the DBA's and Solution Architects to provide the best solutions to meet current project needs that are aligned with strategic direction.  Manage and maintain the data model library and data inventory.
• Partner with Business Analysts to gather business, data and reporting requirements and translate the business needs into logical data structures.
• Review and approve the data designs
• Maintain a level of expertise for the strategic modeling tools, CA Erwin and Modelmart
• Experience with Meta Data Management, data stewardship, data quality, IT governance, CEO/CFO Certification, Enterprise Data Models, and Enterprise Frameworks.
• Control data model changes through active involvement throughout the project lifecycle, as well as reviewing and approving data designs.
• Act as an important contributor to the development and maintenance of IT strategies and plans.
• Represent the client regarding its achievements in technology deployment, operations and future directions at various industry forums.

Qualified Candidates will have: 

• 10+ years IT experience in large scale technology architecture,
• 10+ operations and design related disciplines
• 4+ years in a Data Modeler or Data Architect role
• 3rd Normal Form and Dimensional modeling expertise
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Facilitation and workshop coordination experience
• Business information requirement analysis experience
• Adept at balancing the immediate needs of a project with the future vision of the enterprise to achieve a win-win situation
• Experience in Retail, Petroleum, Automotive and /or Financial Service Industries
• DB2, Oracle and SQL Server experience an asset
• CA Erwin experience would be an asset
• Solid understanding of Project Management and SDLC methodologies
• Advanced business analysis, architecture and design skills
• Ability to communicate highly technical and complex security concepts effectively across all levels of the organization (both IT and business)

Key Words: Data Modeler, Data Architect, Retail, Erwin and Modelmart

How to Apply

Online:

To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., you can register and apply online at www.ZylogCanada.com.
Email:

If you would like to email a copy of your resume for review, please reference this posted Job Number or Job Description in the subject line of your email for prompt identification and send your email with attached resume to Resumes@zylog.ca.

Company Overview

Zylog is internationally ranked within the top 100 in the Global Recruitment Industry, and one of the top five IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada.  Zylog is a leading provider of human capital resource management applications, and technology solutions with global delivery capability and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, and Healthcare organizations actively seeking top talent for contract and permanent positions. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada; we are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.

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Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd.

Data Architect

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement. Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience. You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.

About the Job

Our client has a requirement for a Data Architect for a 3 month contract opportunity.  The position is located in Toronto.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager of Information Architecture, the Enterprise Data Modeler is responsible for providing data architecture and modeling services to project and application maintenance teams throughout the IT organization. Working on multiple projects, the Data Architect will facilitate the collection of information requirements, as well as the development and management of conceptual, logical and physical data models to support the data and information needs of the business community. The Data Architect will champion sound data architecture and modeling standards and practices within our client’s technical environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a leadership role in the development and communication of Data Management strategies, principles, standards and best practices. Develop and maintain both operational and business intelligence conceptual, logical and physical data models.
• Work with DBA's to ensure optimum data performance, Support the DBA's and Solution Architects to provide the best solutions to meet current project needs that are aligned with strategic direction.  Manage and maintain the data model library and data inventory.
• Partner with Business Analysts to gather business, data and reporting requirements and translate the business needs into logical data structures.
• Review and approve the data designs
• Maintain a level of expertise for the strategic modeling tools, CA Erwin and Modelmart
• Experience with Meta Data Management, data stewardship, data quality, IT governance, CEO/CFO Certification, Enterprise Data Models, and Enterprise Frameworks.
• Control data model changes through active involvement throughout the project lifecycle, as well as reviewing and approving data designs.
• Act as an important contributor to the development and maintenance of IT strategies and plans.
• Represent the client regarding its achievements in technology deployment, operations and future directions at various industry forums.

 Qualified Candidates will have: 

• 10+ years IT experience in large scale technology architecture,
• 10+ operations and design related disciplines
• 4+ years in a Data Modeler or Data Architect role
• 3rd Normal Form and Dimensional modeling expertise
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Facilitation and workshop coordination experience
• Business information requirement analysis experience
• Adept at balancing the immediate needs of a project with the future vision of the enterprise to achieve a win-win situation
• Experience in Retail, Petroleum, Automotive and /or Financial Service Industries
• DB2, Oracle and SQL Server experience an asset
• CA Erwin experience would be an asset
• Solid understanding of Project Management and SDLC methodologies
• Advanced business analysis, architecture and design skills
• Ability to communicate highly technical and complex security concepts effectively across all levels of the organization (both IT and business)

Key Words: Data Modeler, Data Architect, Retail, Erwin and Modelmart

How to Apply

 Online:

To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., you can register and apply online at www.ZylogCanada.com.
Email:

If you would like to email a copy of your resume for review, please reference this posted Job Number or Job Description in the subject line of your email for prompt identification and send your email with attached resume to Resumes@zylog.ca.

Company Overview

Zylog is internationally ranked within the top 100 in the Global Recruitment Industry, and one of the top five IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada.  Zylog is a leading provider of human capital resource management applications, and technology solutions with global delivery capability and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, and Healthcare organizations actively seeking top talent for contract and permanent positions. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada; we are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.

Top Jobs for Top Talent

www.Zylog.ca

Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd.

Business Analyst

Zylog delivers top jobs to top talent. We are currently seeking experienced professionals for exciting new opportunities and career advancement.  Zylog represents hundreds of client companies for both contract and permanent positions. New jobs are being filled every day and our experienced professional resource managers are waiting to help you screen the top jobs that match your skills and experience.   You don’t have time to search long lists of postings repeated on multiple web sites, so let our trained and experienced resource managers do the work for you. We review top jobs and will be the first to alert you when the right opportunity arises.  

Job Description: 

Our client has a requirement for Business Analyst for a 12 month contract opportunity.  The positions are located in Edmonton, Alberta 

What makes this Special: 

Our client has a prestigious reputation and excellent work environment. This position offers an opportunity for personal learning and to contribute to important initiatives that make a difference. Our client is actively screening resumes and scheduling interviews to fill this position, so let one our professional resource managers represent you to the client, promote your skills, and help you prepare. 

Requirement or Qualifications:  

Should have 6 - 8 Yrs of Experience in Business Analyst Role in Retail or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) or POS. 

1. Retail Domain Knowledge/WMS/POS (Techno-Functional)

2. North American Experience Must

3. Must have exposure in Enterprise project. 

The Systems Analyst in the Retail area is responsible for the overall operation, maintenance and support of the Retail application and its components. The Systems Analyst role involves an in-depth understanding Retail, WMS. POS and business practices and project management. The individual will apply proven communication, analytical and problem solving skills to help identify, communicate and resolve related system issues, identify alternatives for optimizing system requirements and performance and be a key contributor to the overall success of the Retail group. 

Write technical procedures and documentation for the Retail Application including operations and support, design specifications, user guides, etc* 

Create complex reports in the existing application to meet changing user requirements. 

Participate in weekly team meetings to discuss progress and issues to be resolved, and report progress on a weekly basis to the Senior Manager. 

Keywords:   Business Analyst, POS, Retail, Warehouse Management 

How to Apply:  

Online:  

To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd., you can register and apply online at www.ZylogCanada.com 

Email:  

If you would like to email a copy of your resume for review, please reference this posted Job Number or Job Description in the subject line of your email for prompt identification and send your email with attached resume to resumes@zylog.ca 

Company Overview: 

Zylog is internationally ranked within the top 100 Global Recruitment Industry and one of the top three IT Professional Staffing Firms in Canada.  Zylog provides consulting services, software development, application migration, and recruiting services for permanent and contract positions. Zylog is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, HP Alliance One Partner, Telus Business Solutions Partner, Oracle Partner, and proudly represents Fortune 500, Government, Banking, Healthcare and IT organizations globally. Zylog leverages ISO 9001:2000 certified processes, industry best practices, and ownership of one of the largest professional talent databases in Canada. We are dedicated to the progress of our clients, consultants, and our community. Apply now or contact one of our experienced professional resource managers to help you find the perfect career to make the most of your unique skills and experience.

Top Jobs for Top Talent

 www.Zylog.ca

Zylog Systems (Canada) Ltd.