Data Architect

GIRO Inc. / Le Groupe en informatique et recherche opérationnelle; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work options

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

GIRO Inc. / Le Groupe en informatique et recherche opérationnelle is seeking a data engineer/architect to advance the Microsoft Fabric data platform. You will own data models, ingestion, and governance to support BI, AI and decision-making across the organization.

You will work on end-to-end data pipelines, collaborate with analysts and vendors, and help optimize performance and cost. The role offers flexible hours and remote work options within a global team.

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, PowerBI, Git and deployments across multiple environments.

Responsibilities

• Evolve the Microsoft Fabric architecture across Bronze, Silver and Gold layers, Lakehouse, Warehouse and 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/PROD environments.
• Ensure platform security, monitoring, continuity, performance, deployments and cost optimization.
• Design clear, high-performing data models, including star schemas and fact/dimension tables.
• Translate analysts’ and business needs into practical data solutions.
• Optimize the use of PowerBI and serve as a technical resource for internal teams and external partners.

Skills

SQL

Python

PySpark

PowerBI

Data modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Data Factory

OneLake

Lakehouse

Git

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.

• 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.

• 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 PowerBI 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, PowerBI, 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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Whoever said software development can’t be fun has never worked at GIRO! We offer a friendly environment with the development of expertise and collaboration at the heart of everything we do. GIRO is a global leader in optimization software for public transport and postal operations, planning and management. Every day, our solutions help move millions of people and millions of parcels more efficiently. From Los Angeles to Sydney, New York to Paris and Singapore, major cities and postal operators around the world count on our software to drive forward their urban mobility.

Headquartered in Montréal, GIRO has over 700 full‑time employees, mostly in software development and operational research. By investing 30% of our resources into R&D we continuously advance our products and expertise in the industry.