Title: Senior Data Platform Engineer / Architect
Location: Montreal, Canada-Hybrid
Contract 6-12 Months
Role Requirements
Technical Skills
Required
- Programming & Distributed Computing: Mastery of Python and Spark (both PySpark and native Scala variations).
- Database Technologies: Expert-level SQL skills with deep hands-on experience managing and query-tuning relational databases (RDBMS), specifically IBM DB2 and PostgreSQL.
- Data Architecture: Strong competency in designing relational models, dimensional schemas (Star/Snowflake), and data lakehouse architectures.
- Process Mapping: Proven ability to analyze and document data flows, lineage, and complex system integrations.
Preferred (Good to Have)
- Cloud Data Platforms: Modern cloud data warehouse knowledge, specifically Snowflake (architecture, snowpipes, tasks, and performance optimization).
Experience & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field.
- Experience: 5+ years of dedicated experience in data engineering, data platform development, or data architecture roles.
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a proven track record of translating complex technical concepts for non-technical business users.