Senior Data Architect

<strong>We&rsquo;re a naan traditional company&hellip;<br /><br />Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.&nbsp;We have an&nbsp;<em>entrepreneurial&nbsp;</em>spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own&nbsp;<em>creativity</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>out of the box</em>&nbsp;thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.</strong>

Greater Toronto Area, ON

FGF

<p><strong>A Bakery That Runs Like A Startup</strong></p> <p><strong>We&rsquo;re not your average bakery. We&rsquo;re a team of passionate thinkers and doers that are challenging the idea of what a bakery can be. We operate like a startup, powered by creativity and a &lsquo;roll up your sleeves&rsquo; mentality, to give our customers the best possible product. Our offices are just like our thinking, open and modern. Our manufacturing facilities are state-of- the-art. We expect unconventional solutions from our team members, so we give them creative spaces to inspire and collaborate.</strong></p> https://www.fgfbrands.com/

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Full Time

Overview: <p>Cerebro Technologies is a fast-growing tech startup that has built a world-class computer vision AI platform to modernize manufacturing operations. Our proprietary AI software&mdash;powered entirely by cameras&mdash;has been successfully deployed across 30+ factories and 120+ manufacturing lines worldwide.</p> <p>As Senior Data Architect, you will own and evolve the entire Data Analytics platform &mdash; the core engine that turns computer vision streams into production intelligence. This senior leadership role demands deep technical expertise in designing and operating world-class, large-scale cloud data architectures combined with a forward-looking vision for future-proof, AI-native platforms. You will architect bidirectional streaming pipelines, lead MCP (Model Context Protocol) pipelines and agentic AI capabilities, and guide a high-performing team that already brings strong domain knowledge of manufacturing metrics and insights.&nbsp;</p> <p>You will leverage AI not only to strengthen internal product pipelines but to deliver direct, measurable value to customers through smarter, proactive, autonomous insights. If you have proven experience building production-grade data platforms at scale (as seen at leading tech companies like Tesla, SpaceX, or NVIDIA) and you&rsquo;re excited to drive the next generation of agentic AI in a high-impact environment, this is your opportunity to shape the future.<br /><br /></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><u>What FGF Offers:</u></strong></p> <ul type="disc"> <li>FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training, unleashing your potential&nbsp;</li> <li>Competitive Compensation, Health Benefits, &amp; a generous flexible medical/health spending account</li> <li>RRSP matching program</li> <li>Tuition reimbursement</li> <li>Discount program that covers almost everything under the sun - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.&nbsp;</li> </ul>
Responsibilities: <strong>Data Architecture &amp; Future-Proof Platform Leadership</strong><br /> <ul> <li>Lead the design, evolution, and governance of our enterprise data platform spanning Databricks Lakehouse (Delta Lake) and MongoDB Atlas, ensuring it is highly scalable, reliable, cost-efficient, and engineered for long-term growth at global scale.</li> <li>Define and evolve data models, schemas, and taxonomies that support both analytical and operational workloads.</li> <li>Set architectural standards and a visionary roadmap that anticipates future scale, emerging AI capabilities, and evolving data demands &mdash; keeping the platform ahead of industry standards.</li> <li>Continuously evaluate and introduce new technologies and patterns to maintain a truly future-proof, AI-native architecture.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Bidirectional Streaming &amp; AI-Enhanced Pipelines</strong></p> <ul> <li>Architect and implement high-performance, real-time bidirectional pipelines (Databricks, MongoDB) using Databricks Structured Streaming, Auto Loader, Delta Live Tables, Unity Catalog, and the MongoDB Spark Connector.</li> <li>Design, build, deploy, and support MCP (Model Context Protocol) pipelines that securely expose governed data, models, and metadata to AI agents.</li> <li>Develop and operationalize agentic AI systems that enable intelligent agents to reason over data, trigger actions, and generate proactive, context-rich insights for end users.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Driving Value Through AI</strong></p> <ul> <li>Leverage agentic AI and MCP to enhance both internal product pipelines and customer-facing capabilities &mdash; turning data into autonomous insights and actionable intelligence that deliver measurable customer value.</li> <li>Partner with the Data Science and Mobile teams to embed AI agents into operator workflows and decision-making processes.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Manufacturing Application Data Layer</strong></p> <ul> <li>Design the MongoDB data layer that powers shop-floor applications, dashboards, and reporting, with native support for agentic interactions via MCP.</li> <li>Define clear data contracts and versioned interfaces between the data platform and application layers.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Data Governance &amp; AI Readiness</strong></p> <ul> <li>Implement enterprise-grade data cataloging, lineage, metadata management, quality rules, and schema evolution &mdash; with specific focus on governance required for safe, scalable agentic AI deployment.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Team Leadership &amp; Collaboration</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead and mentor the Data Analytics team (who already possess strong knowledge of manufacturing metrics and insights) &mdash; own hiring, technical direction, coaching, and career development.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with Data Science, Mobile, and Customer Success teams to translate business needs into robust, AI-powered data solutions.</li> <li>Produce clear architecture documentation, roadmaps, and diagrams that communicate both technical depth and strategic vision.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>10+ years of progressive experience in data architecture or data engineering, with at least 4+ years in a lead or principal role designing and operating enterprise-scale cloud data platforms.</li> <li>Proven hands-on experience building and running world-class, large-scale, production-grade data architectures (Databricks Lakehouse + MongoDB or equivalent modern stacks).</li> <li>Deep expertise with Databricks (Delta Lake, Structured Streaming, Auto Loader, Unity Catalog, PySpark / Spark SQL) and MongoDB Atlas (document modeling, aggregation framework, change streams, indexes, Atlas triggers).</li> <li>Demonstrated success designing and operating bidirectional or multi-directional streaming pipelines at scale.</li> <li>Strong practical experience building, deploying, and supporting MCP (Model Context Protocol) pipelines and agentic AI systems &mdash; enabling AI agents to reason over governed data and deliver proactive value.</li> <li>Genuine passion and proven ability to leverage AI to build better product pipelines and deliver direct added value to customers.</li> <li>Forward-looking technical vision with a track record of designing future-proof, AI-native architectures that scale effortlessly and incorporate emerging capabilities.</li> <li>Strong command of Python, advanced SQL, and data modeling across analytical and operational paradigms.</li> <li>Excellent communication and leadership skills &mdash; able to translate complex technical and AI concepts for both technical teams and non-technical stakeholders.</li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Why Join Cerebro Technologies?</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>High-impact leadership</strong>: Own the architecture that powers all insights and AI capabilities while leading a capable team that already understands manufacturing metrics.</li> <li><strong>Future-forward role</strong>: Shape the next generation of agentic AI and MCP-driven data platforms in a rapidly scaling environment.</li> <li><strong>Proven traction with startup energy</strong>: Backed by 30+ factory deployments and strong growth trajectory.</li> <li><strong>Competitive compensation</strong>: Attractive package for builders who deliver world-class technical solutions.</li> <li><strong>Cutting-edge stack</strong>: Work at the intersection of computer vision AI, real-time data platforms, and agentic AI.</li> </ul> <br /> <p>If you are a technical leader who has built scalable, future-proof cloud architectures at the highest levels and is excited to harness agentic AI and MCP pipelines to create smarter, higher-value data products, we want to hear from you.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>What is the recipe for a great career at FGF?<u><br /></u></strong><u><br /></u>Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of.&nbsp;We have an&nbsp;<em>entrepreneurial&nbsp;</em>spirit that encourages all our team members to use their own&nbsp;<em>creativity</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>out-of-the-box</em>&nbsp;thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>In compliance with Ontario&rsquo;s Bill 190, we confirm that this posting represents a current, existing vacancy within our organization.</p> <p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong>&nbsp;The above describes the general responsibilities, required knowledge and skills. Please keep in mind that other duties may be added or this description may be amended at any time.</p>