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Senior Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer

Custom Field 1:  Data
Custom Field 3:  Data
Country/Region:  CA
Date:  Aug 30, 2024
Location: 

Toronto, ON, CA, M5J 2P1

Working place:  Hybrid

GFT is shaping the future of digital business. We are recognized as transformation leaders with a passion for technology and innovation. We provide sustainable solutions through IT engineering and technology consulting. We are over 12,000 solution-oriented technology professionals across 20 countries. In Canada, we have offices in Toronto, Quebec & Montreal. 
GFT Canada offers you the opportunity to join our team as a Senior Data Engineer
Job Summary
As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and optimizing our data pipelines and architectures. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that our data infrastructure is robust, scalable, and aligned with our business goals. Your experience with fabrics and Databricks will be essential in driving our data strategy forward.
Here’s What You’ll Be Doing
Data Architecture & Pipeline Development:
•    Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks.
•    Implement and manage ETL processes to ensure high data quality and reliability.
•    Optimize data storage solutions for performance and cost-efficiency.
Collaboration & Strategy:
•    Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver actionable insights.
•    Contribute to the development of data strategies that align with the company's business objectives, especially within the fabrics domain.
Data Management & Governance:
•    Ensure data security, privacy, and governance across all data platforms.
•    Implement best practices for data management, including documentation, testing, and version control.
Technology Leadership:
•    Stay current with the latest trends and technologies in data engineering, particularly within Databricks and the fabrics industry.
•    Mentor and provide guidance to junior data engineers and other team members.

Here's What You Need
5+ years of experience in data engineering or a related role.
Extensive experience with Databricks, including Spark, Delta Lake, and MLflow.
Proven experience in the fabrics, textiles, or related industry, with a strong understanding of industry-specific data challenges and opportunities.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Proficient in programming languages such as Python, Scala, or Java.
Strong SQL skills and experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL).
Experience with data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift).
Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices in data engineering.
Knowledge of machine learning concepts and experience in integrating ML models into data pipelines.
Experience in managing and working with big data technologies beyond Databricks (e.g., Hadoop, Kafka).
Why Join the team?
Caring, Committed, Collaborative, Courageous, Creative are our core values, we are looking for people who know what they are doing and are motivated to bring a positive attitude to the GFT Group. This position offers a wonderful opportunity to truly engage and get involved in a dynamic and competent team.
Joining GFT means choosing a company on a human scale where happiness and pleasure are of how we work, but it is also :
•    The opportunity to provide complex banking solutions with global experts and local specialist;
•    Work with a leadership group that starts with trust first;
•    Have a team that cares what you think and how you would approach the solution;
•    Promotes remote work culture and only coming to office when it benefits everyone;
•    Teamwork is at the heart of our values. We love to learn from challenges and celebrate success together!
•    In addition to being part of our great team, you will have the start with these great work conditions:
o    Six week’s vacation program for all
o    40h per week and flexible schedule 
o    Diversified social & sports activities
o    Generous individual or family insurance plan.
Diversity & Inclusion : #MakeyourMark
Diversity is the key to a successful company. At GFT we are committed to cultivating, fostering, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We want to work with you because of your skills and your talent regardless of your age, ethnicity, gender identity, or physical ability. We know that being a diverse, inclusive employer will help us live up to our social responsibility and make a difference.

About Us

We show commitment to our investors and stand for solid, long-term growth performance. Founded in Germany in 1987 and in American territory since 2008, GFT expanded globally to over 10,000 experts. And to more than 15 markets to ensure proximity to clients. With new opportunities from Asia to Brazil, the international growth story continues. We are committed to grow tech talents worldwide. Because our team’s strong consulting and development skills across legacy and pioneering technologies, like GreenCoding, underpin success. We maintain a family atmosphere in an inclusive work environment.

At GFT we are committed to cultivating, fostering, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We want to attract, recruit, develop and retain the most talented employees, regardless of their background. We are guided by our core values in everything we do, and recognize that being a diverse and inclusive employer helps us fulfil our social responsibility to make a difference.    

At GFT, #MakeYourMark implies a commitment to always put you first, while helping you push your boundaries to achieve greatness, and giving you the freedom to innovate and create beyond conventions.  

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