Senior Technical Architect I (Enterprise Data Platforms)

Senior Technical Architect I (Enterprise Data Platforms)

At Bell, we do more than build world-class networks, develop innovative services and create original multiplatform media content – we advance how Canadians connect with each other and the world.

If you’re ready to bring game-changing ideas to life and join a community that values professional growth and employee wellness, we want you on the Bell team.

The Bell Mobility team offers the best and latest mobile devices, wireless services and Internet of Things solutions to consumer and business customers, with the top speeds, coverage and reliability on Canada’s Best National Network. We love to innovate, embrace big challenges, and live for the newest technology.

As a member of the Enterprise Data Platforms team, the Technical Architect will play a leading role in proactively analyzing, designing, and engineering Network Data and AI/ML platforms while identifying and evaluating future technologies that may have a significant impact on our technology environment and software development processes to improve our platforms’ performance and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a Data and AI/ML platform expert.
• Lead and participate in the analysis, architecture, design, and engineering of Data & AI/ML platform technologies and components and provide input to architectural discussions, decisions, and roadmaps.
• Create and maintain an end-to-end technology view and roadmap of platform components considering current requirements and anticipated future network data needs.
• Apply technical expertise and leadership in providing technology recommendations based on thorough analysis, industry research, and hands-on evaluations.
• Work closely with solution providers, product management, and other technical and business teams.
• End-to-end thinking and proactive consideration of various aspects including customer experience, operational support, security, and privacy in the design/architecture of platform solutions.
• Bring together cross-functional teams across Network, Information Technology, and others to collaborate, design, and deliver Use Cases/Solutions that create business value for Bell.
• Proactively address complex challenges with immediate and effective action.
• Analyze problems comprehensively, incorporating new information and perspectives to develop innovative solutions.
• Tailor communication style and content to resonate with diverse audiences and achieve optimal understanding.
• Quickly master new situations, demonstrating skillful responsiveness to evolving demands.
• Promote a unified team environment by actively challenging divisive thinking and fostering a shared sense of purpose.
• Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to junior team members, fostering their professional growth.

Critical Qualifications

• A Bachelor or Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience at the solution architecture level.
• Knowledge and expertise in designing and building Data platforms, data warehousing/data analytics solutions such as BigQuery, Teradata, and cloud-native solutions.
• Knowledge and expertise of open data lakehouse using Apache Iceberg with popular data engines such as Apache Spark or Flink.
• Intermediate working level knowledge of data processing methodologies and tools such as DataProc and Dataflow in GCP, DataStage, and Informatica.
• Hands-on experience with cloud hyperscalers' tools stack such as GCP or AWS.
• Experience with data collection and streaming technologies, e.g., Flume, Apache Kafka, Logstash, Rsyslog.
• Knowledge of governance stack, permissions, and data lineage e.g., Collibra.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Experience securing sensitive applications in a large corporate environment.
• Skilled with SQL and database systems, e.g., Impala, Hive, Oracle, SQL Server, Teradata, etc.
• Familiarity working with NoSQL databases and unstructured/semi-structured data such as HBase, MongoDB, Couchbase, or Cassandra, etc.

Other Critical Qualifications

• Knowledge and practice of consolidation, virtualization, and High Availability solutions.
• Exposure to technology tracking and evaluation of new products and solutions.
• Highly analytical skills and ability to work with large and complex technical data sets.
• Ability to work within an agile framework.
• Ability to oversee and work simultaneously on different requirements with a variety of projects and short timelines.
• Self-starter who is comfortable working with and presenting to all management levels.
• Good business acumen to ensure technical solutions are created with a business focus.
• Very good analytical capabilities as well as organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills are necessary (written, verbal, and presentation skills).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the Telecommunications or Media industries.
• Knowledge of TM Forum standard and CDMC framework.
• GCP certified or equivalent.
• Experience using Maven, Git, Jenkins, Se, Ansible, or other continuous integration tools.
• Played a leading role in the delivery of multiple end-to-end data platform projects.
• Telecom Operations and Engineering Knowledge including wireless, wireline, and media networks.
• Experience with Enterprise Architecture frameworks like TOGAF.
• Bilingual (French and English).
• Programming/Software Development experience.
• Autonomous and energetic individual.

Additional Information:

For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.

At Bell, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email your recruiter directly or recruitment@bell.ca to make arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at Bell please email our Diversity & Inclusion Team at inclusion@bell.ca.