Data Architect

GIRO; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work options

Team activities

Job summary

GIRO is seeking a data engineer/architect to own and evolve the Microsoft Fabric data platform. You will ensure reliable ingestion, design scalable models, and optimize data delivery for BI, AI, and decision support.

The role requires 6–8 years of data engineering/architecture experience, strong SQL and Python/PySpark skills, and fluency in French and English for international collaboration. Remote work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, data science or a related field.
• Six to eight years of experience in data engineering or data architecture, including end-to-end experience with a cloud platform in production.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, including OneLake, Lakehouse, Warehouse, notebooks, Data Factory and capacity management.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python/PySpark.
• Good knowledge of dimensional modelling, incremental ingestion mechanisms, Power BI, Git and deployments across multiple environments.
• Autonomy, thoroughness and sound prioritization skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.
• French-English bilingualism required for international exchanges and interactions involving documentation and technical vendors.

Responsibilities

• evolve the Microsoft Fabric architecture, including the Bronze, Silver and Gold layers, the Lakehouse, the Warehouse and business-domain data models.
• Maintain and improve ingestion mechanisms to integrate new sources in a standardized, reusable and reliable manner.
• Develop data integration solutions using Python, PySpark, Data Factory, Dataflows Gen2 or other appropriate tools.
• Administer and operate the platform, including workspaces, Fabric capacity and DEV, QA and PROD environments.
• Ensure platform security, monitoring, continuity, performance, deployments and cost optimization.
• Design clear, high-performing data models, including star schemas and fact and dimension tables.
• Translate the needs of analysts and business teams into practical data solutions.
• Optimize the use of Power BI and serve as a technical resource for internal teams and external partners.

Skills

SQL

Python/PySpark

Power BI

Git

Multi-environment deployments

French-English bilingualism

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, data science or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, Lakehouse, Warehouse)

Data Factory

Power BI

Job description

GIRO IS YOUR WAY FORWARD

At GIRO, our mission is clear: Improving quality of life around the world through software and services that increase the efficiency of public transport and postal delivery.

Joining us means contributing to projects and initiatives that makes a real difference to millions of people. Every line of code, every idea, every action, advances our impact around the world. Join us and let’s lead the way forward, together.

Why choose GIRO?

• Join a Quebec software company that is an international leader
• Advance your career in a collaborative work environment where expertise and commitment are the driving force behind every project
• Stability based on long-lasting client relationships and our long-term vision

AN ENVIRONMENT FOR GROWTH

Here, we focus on an inclusive and positive environment.

We offer a range of benefits, including

• Flexible working hours, including remote work for a balanced life.
• Team activities and annual traditions that we take pride in
• Everyday support: Employee assistance program, telemedicine and mental health support.
• Training and professional development opportunities to grow, learn and discover your way forward.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION WILL HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT

As part of the AI and Data Infrastructure team, you will take ownership of the Microsoft Fabric data and analytics platform. You will contribute to its evolution and continuity to ensure that data is reliable, secure and readily usable for BI, AI and decision-making needs.

Main responsibilities :

• Evolve the Microsoft Fabric architecture, including the Bronze, Silver and Gold layers, the Lakehouse, the Warehouse and business-domain data models.
• Maintain and improve ingestion mechanisms to integrate new sources in a standardized, reusable and reliable manner.
• Develop data integration solutions using Python, PySpark, Data Factory, Dataflows Gen2 or other appropriate tools.
• Administer and operate the platform, including workspaces, Fabric capacity and DEV, QA and PROD environments.
• Ensure platform security, monitoring, continuity, performance, deployments and cost optimization.
• Design clear, high-performing data models, including star schemas and fact and dimension tables.
• Translate the needs of analysts and business teams into practical data solutions.
• Optimize the use of Power BI and serve as a technical resource for internal teams and external partners.

The skills that will make you a key member of our team

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, data science or a related field.
• Six to eight years of experience in data engineering or data architecture, including end-to-end experience with a cloud platform in production.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric, including OneLake, Lakehouse, Warehouse, notebooks, Data Factory and capacity management.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and Python/PySpark.
• Good knowledge of dimensional modelling, incremental ingestion mechanisms, Power BI, Git and deployments across multiple environments.
• Autonomy, thoroughness and sound prioritization skills.
• Ability to explain technical concepts clearly and collaborate with technical and non-technical teams.
• French-English bilingualism required for international exchanges and interactions involving documentation and technical vendors.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

In accordance with the standards and regulatory requirements to which GIRO adheres, all positions—whether permanent, fixed-term, or internship—are subject to a criminal background check. Positions that involve access to financial data are also subject to a credit check. All verifications are conducted in accordance with GIRO’s established procedures.

Employment Conditions

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the selected country at the time an offer of employment is made. It is the sole responsibility of candidates to obtain any required work permits, visas, or other authorizations prior to their start date.

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