Data Platform Administrator/Developer

BBA Consultants; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule (office + remote)

Group insurance plan

Retirement savings plan

Annual vacation and sick leave

Cellphone fee reimbursements

Job summary

BBA Consultants is seeking a skilled Data Platform Engineer in Montreal to design, develop and optimize modern data platforms. You will work on cloud-based data pipelines, governance and secure data access for AI-enabled solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams across Canada and beyond.

Five+ years of experience in database administration or data engineering and strong SQL, Python and PowerShell skills are required, along with expertise in Snowflake and Azure Data Factory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or a related field.
• At least five years of experience in database administration, data engineering or integration solution development.
• Expertise with Snowflake, Azure and cloud-based data integration solutions (Azure Data Factory, ETL/ELT, APIs and SaaS connectors).
• Proficiency in SQL, Python and PowerShell, with experience using Azure DevOps, automation tools and CI/CD practices.
• Strong understanding of data protection mechanisms, compliance, data quality and metadata management.
• Understanding of AI agents, the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and secure approaches for exposing data to AI models.
• Ability to work within product-focused, multidisciplinary teams.
• Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects.
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec.
• Asset: experience with Databricks, Copilot Studio, RAG architectures and semantic searches.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimize modern data platforms.
• Help shape how organizations use their data to create value.
• Contribute to projects involving advanced analytics, AI and cloud computing.
• Develop and automate data integrations using Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, APIs and other technologies.
• Design data models and help automate deployments (DevOps/CI-CD).
• Apply data governance, data quality and metadata management practices.
• Ensure data compliance, security, traceability and protection.
• Develop integrations, MCP connectors, APIs and services enabling AI access to data.

Skills

SQL

Python

PowerShell

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or a related field

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Snowflake

Databricks

Copilot Studio

RAG architectures

semantic searches

Job description

Your future role on our team

Join BBA and work on innovative projects where data plays a key role in decision-making, operational optimization and developing advanced digital solutions. We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about data and known for their analytical skills, versatility and ability to work with various stakeholders.

Type of position: Regular

Your future role on our team

Join BBA and work on innovative projects where data plays a key role in decision-making, operational optimization and developing advanced digital solutions. We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about data and known for their analytical skills, versatility and ability to work with various stakeholders.

In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to design, develop and optimize modern data platforms while helping shape how organizations use their data to create value. This role combines expertise in database administration, data engineering and cloud integration to support client data strategies in retrieving more value from their data.

You’ll contribute to projects involving advanced analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing while developing your expertise alongside an experienced team.

With us, you’ll get the opportunity to...

• Administer and optimize data platforms (Azure, Snowflake, etc.)
• Ensure the performance, availability, security and resilience of these platforms
• Monitor environments, manage incidents and contribute to technological advancement and operating cost optimization
• Design and maintain cloud-based data pipelines (ETL/ELT)
• Develop and automate data integrations using Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, APIs and other technologies
• Design data models and help automate deployments (DevOps/CI-CD)
• Apply data governance, data quality and metadata management practices
• Ensure data compliance, security, traceability and protection
• Develop integrations, MCP connectors, APIs and services that enable AI solutions to access data securely
• Ensure governance and traceability for AI agent access
• Help design retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architectures, semantic search services and knowledge management solutions
• Work with business, architecture and data teams to define the knowledge and tools available to AI agents

Do your qualities and values match our corporate culture?

• Results-driven
• Willingness to work together while having fun
• Strong interest in the world of technology
• Fascination for innovation
• Ability to share and pass on knowledge
• Interest in solving the most complex challenges

Summary Of Certifications And Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering or a related field
• At least five years of experience in database administration, data engineering or integration solution development
• Expertise with Snowflake, Azure and cloud-based data integration solutions (Azure Data Factory, ETL/ELT, APIs and SaaS connectors)
• Proficiency in SQL, Python and PowerShell, with experience using Azure DevOps, automation tools and CI/CD practices
• Strong understanding of data protection mechanisms, compliance, data quality and metadata management
• Understanding of AI agents, the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and secure approaches for exposing data to AI models
• Ability to work within product-focused, multidisciplinary teams
• Advanced English skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in English-speaking Canadian provinces and internationally; you may need to use English occasionally or daily, depending on current projects
• Advanced French skills to facilitate collaboration with other BBA offices and/or clients in Québec
• Asset: experience with Databricks, Copilot Studio, RAG architectures and semantic searches

An Overview Of BBA’s Total Rewards

• Annual base salary
• Annual premium program for regular employees
• Time bank
• Cellphone fee reimbursements
• Group insurance plan from the first day of employment, including disability insurance and a telemedicine program
• Retirement savings plan
• Annual vacation and sick leavePremium for employee referrals

BBA considers many factors when determining the annual base salary, including location, market, education, relevant and demonstrated work experience, technical assessment, qualifications, certifications and other relevant skills.

At BBA, You Get Many Benefits

• A flexible schedule that combines office presence and working from home
• A caring environment where everyone’s ideas are listened to and there’s no perception of hierarchy
• Friendly, eco-mindful and high-tech workspaces
• A collaborative culture among various departments and with our operations clients
• Valuing complementary expertise
• Agility and listening: Your ideas are transformed into concrete initiatives
• A corporate culture that values expertise

About BBA

BBA is one of Canada’s leading private consulting engineering firms, with over 45 years of experience serving the energy and natural resources industry. Our people are the foundation of our success. Their passion and excellence have earned us recognition as one of Canada’s Best Employers and Best Managed Companies , and we’re committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels empowered to grow, lead and be themselves. Our teams bring together engineering, environmental and commissioning expertise to deliver practical, innovative and sustainable solutions—from strategy to execution. With 20 offices across Canada, the U.S. and Latin America, we combine local presence with international reach, offering clients close collaboration and field-ready support. Learn more about our culture and projects on LinkedIn or connect with our talent team.