Data Engineer-Consultant Ingénieur de données

KPI Digital Solutions; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Data Engineer, where you will design innovative data solutions that empower clients through digital transformation. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your expertise in data engineering to create accessible and actionable insights from diverse data sources. Collaborate with a talented team in a hybrid work environment, fostering a culture of inclusivity and continuous learning. This is your chance to make a significant impact in the Data and Analytics field while advancing your career in a supportive and engaging atmosphere.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Competitive salary

Attractive group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan with matching

Family company culture

Flex-Fridays in the summertime

Free gym access

Subsidized catering service

Vacation days plus 6 personal days

Casual work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering and Data Management.
• Strong knowledge of Python and database management systems.
• Experience with data processing frameworks like Apache Spark.

Responsibilities

• Design and set up projects for data analysis and decision-making.
• Ensure data accessibility for routine and ad-hoc analysis.
• Collaborate across teams to implement D&A assets.

Skills

Python

Spark

T-SQL

SQL

NoSQL

Data security

Data visualization

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

Apache Spark

PowerBI

Job description

About KPI:

At KPI, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help KPI become even better, too.

At KPI, our vision is to advance the world through the power of people and technology.

Established over 20 years ago in Quebec, KPI is uniquely positioned as a Canadian leader across the Data, Analytics & AI ecosystem. Every day our team brings industry insights, unrivaled expertise, and breadth of services to do what matters for our clients and their customers.

Join a team that is immersed in a high-tech and very dynamic environment where projects and workdays are never the same.

We are on the lookout for a skilled Consultant-Data Engineer to join our dynamic team.

We're seeking enthusiastic and innovative individuals to be part of our thrilling journey in revolutionizing our clients’ ecosystem through complete Digital Transformation in the Cloud.

This is a fast-growing, high-visibility domain with ample opportunities to elevate your skill set and advance your career.

Your Responsibilities:

We are looking for a Data Engineer with 5 years' experience that combines Data Engineering, Data Architecture and Data Management expertise. As a Data Engineer within our Data and AI practice, you’ll design and set up projects that bring together information from a variety of sources, to enable analysis and decision-making. You make sure that data is accessible and easy to use, so that it can be used for routine and ad-hoc analysis.

Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Strong knowledge of Python, Spark, and database management systems (e.g., T-SQL, SQL, NoSQL).
• Experience with data processing frameworks and tools (e.g., Apache Spark, Apache Flink, or similar).
• Database, storage, collection and aggregation models, techniques, and technologies – and how to apply them in business.
• Ability to use technology to solve business problems using one or more Microsoft Analytics services for building data pipelines, data streams, and system integration.
• Advanced knowledge in entity and relationship extraction from unstructured data.
• Understanding of database table indexing, with emphasis on clustered column store tables.
• Proficient in data handling, understanding, analysis and interpretation of results.
• Data security: must be able to demonstrate an understanding of data security at rest and in transit.
• Scale: deliver performance at scale, and accurately anticipate system enhancement needs.
• Data integrity: data manipulation, error identification and handling, and modeling.
• Cost Management: deliver performant solutions mindful of the consumption costs.

The Ideal candidate is:

• Goal oriented and possesses strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Communicates and explains the plan, templates, approaches to his/her team and other teams so that he/she does not end up being a bottleneck.
• Can communicate clearly in both languages (French and English) going technical when appropriate and is able to elevate the vocabulary for less technical folks such as clients, other team members, e.g., Project Manager.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across teams (French and English).

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience within a Data Engineering or a related role.
• Proven ability to optimize and troubleshoot data engineering processes.
• Strong interpersonal and excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build consensus and manage relationships.
• Highly collaborative, with high end consulting skills and the drive to solve multifaceted problems with minimal supervision.
• Must be a self-starter that is motivated by ambiguity with the ability to indirectly influence others in a large matrix organization structure.
• Experience in data visualization tools such as PowerBI is a plus.
• Familiarity with different development methodologies (e.g., waterfall, agile, XP, scrum).
• Experience working in a high-paced, rapidly changing, and evolving environment using a hybrid model approach of both in-office and remote working arrangements.
• Coordinate with different functional teams to implement all D&A assets with proper monitoring.
• Keep up to date with various modern D&A platform services and trends.

What We Look For:

• Experience in engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong consulting experience and background, including engaging directly with clients.
• Team management on Advanced Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Big Data projects.

We’re interested in passionate talents with strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the Data and Analytics industry. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve the full potential of their data, this role is for you.

Benefits:

• The opportunity to join and grow an ever-expanding professional network of high-profile clients and reputable colleagues.
• Permanent, full-time job (40 hours a week).
• Hybrid (work from home and/or office) and flexible schedule.
• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Attractive group insurance plan.
• Retirement savings plan with matching.
• Family company culture.
• Flex-Fridays in the summertime.
• Free use of the gym within building.
• Subsidized catering service & free snacks at the office.
• Vacation days plus 6 personal days per year.
• Casual work environment: jeans-friendly!

Proudly a Great Place to Work!

As you bring your experience and skills to KPI Digital, you’ll get a unique experience, ambitious growth, and limitless learning in return. As we continue to build our diverse and inclusive culture, we become even more innovative and creative, helping us better serve our clients and our communities.

You’ll join a community of smart, supportive collaborators to mentor and guide you, but to also lean on your expertise. You get a company purpose-built for business-critical, leading-edge technology solutions, committed to improving the way humans work, interact, and live.