Data Architect

Brandt Group of Companies; Regina; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental

RRSP & Pension

Continuous learning

Job summary

Brandt Group of Companies in Canada seeks a Data Engineer to design and optimize data solutions using Azure, PowerBI, and AI tools. You will build scalable data pipelines, ensure data accuracy, and drive BI initiatives across the organization.

You will partner with leadership to define data strategies, advance the enterprise data stack, and deliver high-performance dashboards with PowerBI. A strong SQL background and data modeling expertise are essential.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of proven experience in Data Architecture, with emphasis on Microsoft Azure technologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent enterprise experience).
• Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical senior leadership.
• Deep SQL mastery with hands-on query optimization and indexing strategies.
• Data modeling experience (Kimball/Inmon) across data warehouses.
• Proficiency in Python and PowerBI (DAX and Power Query optimization).
• Familiarity with integrating machine learning models and AI tools into data workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design, model, and implement scalable data processing systems in the Azure Data ecosystem.
• Partner with stakeholders to define data strategies and translate requirements into technical specs.
• Advance enterprise data stack by defining best practices for data organization and governance.
• Act as SQL authority to optimize queries and improve performance.
• Architect and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Data Lake.
• Monitor and optimize data workflows to reduce processing times and costs.
• Ensure data security measures including encryption and access controls.
• Develop data models that feed PowerBI dashboards for actionable insights.

Skills

Data Architecture

SQL Mastery

Data Modeling

Python

PowerBI

DAX

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Data Lake Storage

Azure Data ecosystem

Job description

B randt is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing, implementing, and optimizing data solutions using PowerBI, Azure, and AI technologies. As a Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining efficient data pipelines, ensuring data accuracy, and contributing to business intelligence initiatives.

Who We Are

Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there’s no place we’d rather be because just like them, it’s when we’re working hard and getting things done that we’re at our best.

Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.

That’s Powerful Value, Delivered.

What You Will Be Responsible For

Data Architecture & Strategy

• Data Solution Design: Lead the architectural design, data modeling, and implementation of highly scalable data processing systems within the Azure Data ecosystem.
• Strategic Advisement: Partner with senior management and internal stakeholders to define data strategies, establish benchmarks, and translate complex business requirements into robust technical specifications.
• Enterprise Capability Advancement: Drive the maturity of our enterprise data stack, defining best practices for data organization, governance, and architecture.
• Advanced SQL & Performance Tuning: Act as the team's primary SQL authority. Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and optimize inefficient queries, fine-tune execution plans, and ensure optimal database performance.
• ETL/ELT Pipeline Development: Architect and maintain robust, scalable data pipelines to extract, transform, and load data from disparate sources into Azure Data Factory and Azure Data Lake Storage.
• Workflow Streamlining: Continuously monitor and optimize data workflows to reduce processing times, minimize compute costs, and improve overall system efficiency.

Business Intelligence & Security

• Data Security & Governance: Implement strict data security measures, including encryption, robust access controls, and data masking to safeguard sensitive enterprise information.
• PowerBI & Analytics Integration: Architect the data models that feed PowerBI, enabling the creation of interactive, high-performance dashboards that provide actionable insights to stakeholders.

What We Look For

• 5–10 years of proven experience in Data Architecture, with a heavy emphasis on Microsoft Azure technologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent enterprise experience).
• Demonstrated ability to break down complex, ambiguous processes and explain highly technical concepts to non-technical senior leadership.
• Deep SQL Mastery:Expert-level proficiency in SQL (T-SQL preferred). Must have hands-on experience with query optimization, execution plan analysis, indexing strategies, complex joins, window functions, and CTEs.
• Data Modeling:Strong background in relational and dimensional data modeling (Kimball/Inmon methodologies), data warehousing, and data dependencies across enterprise systems.
• Programming & BI:Highly proficient in Python and PowerBI (including DAX and Power Query optimization).
• Emerging Tech: Familiarity with integrating machine learning models and AI tools into existing data workflows is a strong asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation: we offer fair, market-based wages that recognize your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Continuous Learning: through on-the-job training and educational opportunities.
• Opportunities for advancement within a growing company that values initiative and teamwork.
• Comprehensive benefits coverage: including health, dental and more to support your wellbeing.
• Retirement savings programs: Pension and RRSP programs to help you invest in your future

When you work for Brandt, we work for you. It’s as simple as that.