Lead Developer in BigData (Telework) (French Service)

CBC / Radio-Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian media company is seeking a Lead Developer in BigData to lead the implementation of their data platform. You will collaborate with a team to design scalable solutions using technologies like Databricks and Spark. Candidates should have experience in data engineering and be fluent in French and English. This role offers a flexible hybrid work environment with a focus on innovation and mentorship.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation and benefits

Opportunities with cutting-edge technologies

Learning and development

Mentoring and coaching opportunities

Innovative and respectful work culture

Qualifications

• Experience with Databricks in a production environment (preferably on Azure).
• Mastery of Spark, Delta Lake, Airflow, Python, SQL, Git.
• Experience designing ETL/ELT pipelines and large-scale data modeling.
• Understanding of Unity Catalog and role management.
• Analytical mindset and sound technical decision-making.
• Practices in testing, documentation, CI/CD.
• Fluent in French and English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point person for Databricks and big data processing.
• Mentor and support a team of developers.
• Design and implement data lakehouse architectures.
• Develop and optimize data pipelines using Databricks tools.
• Automate workflows with Airflow or Databricks tools.
• Define data governance, security, and privacy policies.

Skills

Databricks

Apache Spark

Delta Lake

Airflow

Python

SQL

Git

ETL/ELT pipelines

Inclusive leadership

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Job description

Lead Developer in BigData (Telework) (French Service)

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Position Title: Lead Developer in BigData (Telework) (French Service)

Status of Employment: Contract (Long-Term, Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement: French

Language Skills: French (Reading, Speaking, Writing)

Work at CBC / Radio-Canada: We create content that informs, entertains, and connects Canadians across multiple platforms. Join a team that values creativity, integrity, inclusiveness, and relevance.

Unposting Date: 2025-08-10 11:59 PM

Your Role: We seek a Lead Big Data Developer with expertise in Databricks and a passion for data engineering. You will lead the implementation of our data platform built around Databricks, Delta Lake, Apache Spark, and Airflow, supporting a team in designing scalable and sustainable solutions and fostering a collaborative environment.

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Serve as the point person for Databricks and big data processing;
• Mentor and support a team of developers;
• Advance engineering practices and promote innovation;
• Design and implement data lakehouse architectures;
• Develop and optimize data pipelines using Databricks tools;
• Automate workflows with Airflow or Databricks tools;
• Contribute to environment administration: access management, configuration, cost, and performance;
• Define data governance, security, and privacy policies;
• Ensure data quality, traceability, and observability;
• Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and stakeholders;
• Mentor team members and promote an inclusive work environment.

What You Bring To The Team:

• Experience with Databricks in a production environment (preferably on Azure);
• Mastery of Spark, Delta Lake, Airflow, Python, SQL, Git;
• Experience designing ETL/ELT pipelines and large-scale data modeling;
• Understanding of Unity Catalog, role management, multi-user environments;
• Analytical mindset, initiative, and sound technical decision-making;
• Practices in testing, documentation, CI/CD;
• Inclusive leadership and mentoring skills;
• Fluent in French and English (spoken and written).

Additional Assets:

• Experience in media, entertainment, or digital production;
• Proficiency with real-time processing tools (Kafka, Delta Live Tables);
• Knowledge of deploying ML models in Databricks (MLflow, AutoML, Feature Store);
• Experience with DevOps/DataOps tools (Terraform, GitHub Actions).

Benefits:

• Flexible hybrid work environment;
• Competitive compensation and benefits;
• Opportunities with cutting-edge technologies;
• Learning and development;
• Employee resource groups;
• Mentoring and coaching opportunities;
• Innovative and respectful work culture.

Note: This is a 12-month renewable contract. It is a permanent position with long-term career potential and employee benefits. Candidates may be tested on skills and knowledge, and a background check, including a criminal record check, will be conducted.

We value diversity and are committed to inclusion. For accommodations or more info, contact [e-mail].

Primary Location: 1000, Rue Papineau, Montreal, Quebec, H2K 0C2

Number of Openings: 1

Work Schedule: Full-time

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Information Technology

Industry: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution