**Data Engineer/Architect**
• *Location: Toronto, ON/Halifax, NS (Hybrid)**
• *Key Responsibilities**:
- Design and develop scalable data architectures and processing pipelines to support business and analytical needs.
- Write and optimize complex SQL and NoSQL queries for efficient data retrieval and transformation.
- Implement and manage data caching solutions using **Redis** and **ElasticSearch** for performance optimization.
- Lead **data mapping** and **transformation** initiatives, ensuring data quality, consistency, and integrity.
- Plan and execute **data migration** and **synchronization** strategies between systems and environments.
- Integrate and manage **APIs** for data ingestion, transformation, and distribution.
- Develop and maintain **data analytics** and **reporting** frameworks to deliver actionable insights.
- Work with **graph databases** and **vector data models** to support advanced analytics and AI/ML use cases.
- Create clear, comprehensive diagrams of **data architecture, processing workflows, and data flows** for documentation and collaboration.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, product managers, and analysts, to ensure seamless data operations.
• *Preferred Skills & Technologies**:
- Hands-on experience with **Kafka** and/or **Solace** for event streaming and real-time data processing.
- Familiarity with data security best practices, compliance requirements, and governance frameworks.
- Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• *Qualifications**:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or related roles.
- Proven track record of designing and implementing complex, large-scale data solutions.
- Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams
• *Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $106,809.08-$140,000.00 per year
