Data Engineer III

Global Excel Management Inc.; Sherbrooke; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytics company in Sherbrooke, Canada, is seeking an experienced Data Engineer III to lead the design and optimization of scalable data architectures. This role requires over 10 years of experience and advanced expertise in data platforms such as Snowflake and Azure. You will also be responsible for ensuring data governance and quality while driving technical solutions that enhance data capabilities. The company promotes a dynamic work environment focused on personal and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

RRSP Match program

Health and wellness initiatives

Employee engagement programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in data engineering or related disciplines.
• Extensive experience designing cloud-based, scalable data architectures.
• Deep understanding of data governance, quality frameworks, and security compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable data infrastructure.
• Architect reusable data models that align with business requirements.
• Drive the technical roadmap for data platforms.

Skills

Data pipeline development

Data modeling

SQL

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science

Tools

Snowflake

Azure Data Services

DBT

Azure Data Factory

Job description

Job Description

Are you a person with leadership skills? Are you interested in working in a multilingual, dynamic and friendly environment that encourages personal and professional development? We would love to meet you!

As a Data Engineer III, you will play a critical technical leadership role within Global Excel’s Data & Analytics ecosystem. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and evolving scalable, secure, and performant data architecture that supports advanced analytics and AI capabilities. Your expertise in modern data platforms, strong data modeling skills, and strategic vision will help shape the technical roadmap and architecture direction.

What does your typical day look like?

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable data pipelines, warehouses, and lakes leveraging Snowflake, DBT, and Azure Data Services.
• Architect reusable data models that align with business requirements and enterprise data standards.
• Drive the technical roadmap for data platforms, evaluating emerging tools and frameworks to enhance capabilities and efficiency.
• Define and enforce comprehensive data governance policies including data quality, lineage, security, access controls, and retention.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and continuously improve data infrastructure performance and cost efficiency.
• Lead initiatives to automate data validation and quality monitoring across the data ecosystem.
• Document architectural designs, standards, and technical guidelines to ensure knowledge sharing and sustainment.

What skills and experience are we looking for?

• 10+ years of professional experience in data engineering or related disciplines.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or related field.
• Extensive experience designing cloud-based, scalable data architectures.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases, API integrations, and data security best practices.
• Advanced expertise in data platforms (Snowflake, Azure Data Services) and tooling (DBT, Azure Data Factory).
• Strong proficiency in SQL, data modeling, ETL design, and pipeline automation.
• Deep understanding of data governance, quality frameworks, and security compliance standards.
• Proven leadership in technical design, mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to distill complex technical concepts for diverse audiences and drive consensus.

We offer you

Global Excel offers more than a position!

• We offer a competitive compensation package that includes a base salary, performance bonus and an extensive benefit package;
• A professional future with opportunities for development, growth, and advancement;
• RRSP Match program;
• Work/life balance, health and wellness initiatives including an excellent EAP program;
• Employee engagement programs that focus on fitness, food, and fun.
• Windsor, Ontario Candidates: base hourly salary scale (43.51 $/hour - 56.58 $/hour ). Relevant candidate experience considered.
• Other locations, salary to be discussed based on geographic differential.

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