Principal Data Engineer

Charles River; Quebec; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation de recherche clinique recherche un expert en données pour diriger l'intégration et l'optimisation des systèmes de données. Vous travaillerez avec des outils Azure pour concevoir des pipelines de données efficaces tout en assurant la conformité et la sécurité. Un diplôme en informatique et une expérience solide en ETL et SQL sont nécessaires. Ce poste est à distance, avec un contrat permanent à temps plein.

Benefits

Couverture santé et dentaire

Jours de congé supplémentaires

Programme d'assistance aux employés

Programme télé-médecine

Qualifications

• 7 ans d'expérience en conception ETL et développement.
• 3 ans d'expérience avec les services Azure.
• 2 ans d'expérience dans la définition des normes de sécurité des données.

Responsibilities

• Diriger des initiatives pour moderniser les systèmes de données hérités.
• Collaborer avec les équipes IA/ML pour optimiser les pipelines de données.
• Développer et appliquer des normes de codage au sein des équipes.

Skills

SQL avancé

Python

Compétences analytiques

Familiarité avec DevOps (CI/CD)

Gestion des données Master (MDM)

Education

Diplôme de baccalauréat en informatique ou discipline connexe

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Databricks

SQL Database

Databricks

Job description

For 75 years Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development, and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family you will have a significant impact on the health and well‑being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales, or another area your skills will play an important role in the work we do and help you build a career that you can feel passionate about.

Job Summary

At Charles River Laboratories we are transforming how we work by harnessing the power of AI, data, and digital innovation to accelerate the discovery and development of life‑saving therapies. Our vision is to embed artificial intelligence and advanced analytics across every stage of our scientific and operational workflow, empowering our teams with smarter tools, seamless data, and actionable insights to deliver client‑centric services and solutions that better serve our customers and ultimately improve patients’ lives.

Primary Responsibilities

Dans ce poste les principales responsabilités incluront :

• Diriger des initiatives pour moderniser les systèmes de données hérités en introduisant des architectures natives dans le cloud, en temps réel, et basées sur les événements.
• Collaborer avec les équipes IA / ML pour concevoir des pipelines de données optimisés pour l’entraînement des modèles, linférence et l’apprentissage continu.
• Développer et appliquer des normes de codage, des directives de modélisation des données et des modèles de conception de pipelines au sein des équipes d’ingénierie.
• Concevoir, développer et maintenir des pipelines de données évolutifs et des processus ETL en utilisant Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks et d’autres services Azure.
• Mettre en œuvre et optimiser des solutions de stockage de données en utilisant Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL Database et Delta Lake pour soutenir les besoins en analyses et en rapports.
• Collaborer avec les scientifiques des données, les analystes et les parties prenantes de l’entreprise pour comprendre les besoins en données et fournir des ensembles de données fiables et de haute qualité.
• Assurer la sécurité, la conformité et la gouvernance des données en appliquant les meilleures pratiques, le contrôle d’accès basé sur les rôles (RBAC) et le chiffrement.
• Surveiller et dépanner les flux de données en assurant la performance, la fiabilité et l’efficacité des coûts dans les environnements cloud Azure.
• Automatiser les tâches d’intégration et de transformation de données en utilisant les fonctions d’Azure Logic Apps et des langages de script comme Python.
• Fournir un leadership technique et un mentorat aux ingénieurs seniors et juniors en favorisant une culture d’excellence et d’innovation.

Key Elements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• 7 years of experience in ETL design, development, and performance tuning using the Microsoft Stack in a multi‑dimensional data warehousing environment.
• 7 years of advanced SQL programming expertise (PL / SQL, T‑SQL).
• 5 years of experience in Enterprise Data & Analytics Solution Architecture.
• 3 years of experience in Python Programming.
• 3 years of hands‑on experience with Azure, especially for data‑heavy/analytics applications leveraging relational and NoSQL databases, data warehousing, and big‑data solutions.
• 3 years of experience with key Azure services: Azure Data Factory, Data Lake Gen2, Analysis Services, Databricks, Blob Storage, SQL Database, Cosmos DB, App Service, Logic Apps, and Functions.
• 2 years of experience designing data models aligning with business requirements and analytics needs.
• 2 years of experience defining and implementing data security standards, including encryption, auditing, and monitoring.
• Strong analytical skills and a passion for intellectual curiosity.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with DevOps processes (CI / CD) and infrastructure as code.
• Knowledge of Master Data Management (MDM) and data quality tools.
• Experience developing REST APIs using Java Spring Boot or Python.
• Experience in building and supporting AI / ML software solutions.
• Familiarity with stream‑processing systems (e.g., Event Hubs, Storm, Spark-Streaming).
• Experience with API integrations (RESTful, SOAP) for both internal and external systems to enhance data flow and automation.
• Experience working in Agile environments; familiarity with Agile tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Experience in data and analytics within the Life Sciences industry is a plus.

Role Specific Information

• Location: Remote (from one of our Canadian sites).
• Schedule: Daytime between Monday and Friday. Permanent position as of hiring, full‑time, 37.5 hrs per week.
• Annual bonus based on performance.
• Employment Type: Full Time.
• Experience: Years (to be determined).
• Vacancy: 1.

Why Charles River

• Competitive benefits as of hiring. We pay up to 85% of premiums (health & dental coverage).
• Employee and family assistance program.
• Excellent welcome program for new employees as well as in‑house advancement and career development opportunities.
• Access to a doctor and various health professionals (telemedicine).
• 4 weeks vacation & 10 personal day policy.
• Many social activities.

About Safety Assessment

Charles River is committed to helping our partners expedite their preclinical drug development with exceptional safety assessment services, state‑of‑the‑art facilities, and expert regulatory guidance. From individual specialty toxicology and IND‑enabling studies to tailored packages and total laboratory support, our deeply experienced team can design and execute programs that anticipate challenges and avoid roadblocks for a smooth, efficient journey to market. Each year, approximately 300 investigational new drug (IND) programs are conducted in our Safety Assessment facilities.

About Charles River

Charles River is an early‑stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non‑GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity, and increases speed to market.

With over 20,000 employees within 110 facilities in over 20 countries worldwide, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our clients’ unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies, hospitals, and academic institutions around the world.

At Charles River we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, excellent science, and strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well‑being of many across the globe. We have proudly worked on 80% of the drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the past five years.

We’re committed to providing benefits that elevate your quality of life. Based on your position, these may include bonus/incentives based on performance, 401(k), paid time off, stock purchase program, health and wellness coverage, employee and family wellbeing support programs, and work‑life balance flexibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Charles River is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, family status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

It is unlawful in some states (including Massachusetts) to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you are interested in applying to Charles River Laboratories and need special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability to complete any forms or otherwise participate in the resume submission process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team by sending an e‑mail message to This contact is for accommodation requests for individuals with disabilities only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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