Tech Lead, Data Platform Engineer

Compass Group Canada; Canada; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company in Canada is seeking a Senior Data Platform Engineer to design and manage their Snowflake-based data platform. Responsibilities include maintaining secure environments, optimizing performance, and collaborating with various teams. The ideal candidate has proven experience with Snowflake, strong SQL skills, and familiarity with AWS. This role offers an opportunity to drive data-driven innovation in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and managing Snowflake‑based data platforms.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, schema management, and governance best practices.
• Hands‑on expertise in data security controls, including masking and RBAC.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automation practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable Snowflake environments.
• Define and manage schema structures, data models, and access control frameworks.
• Optimize query performance and warehouse utilization in Snowflake.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform.

Skills

Snowflake data platforms

Data modeling

Data security controls

SQL

Python

Terraform

AWS infrastructure

BI integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Apache Iceberg

Job description

You might not know our name, but you know where we are. That’s because Compass Group Canada is part of a global foodservice and support services company that’s the 6th largest employer in the world, with 625,000 employees.

You’ll find us in schools, colleges, hospitals, office buildings, senior living communities, tourist attractions, sports venues, remote camps and military installations and more. We’re in all major cities, at remote work sites and everywhere in between – doing business in Canada and 50+ other countries where you can learn and grow. Join us now and point your career forward!

Why work with Compass Digital? We are a member of Compass Group North America the leading foodservice and support services company. We create remarkable customer experiences through the innovative design and development of technology products and services. Compass Digital began as an innovation startup and the team has since rapidly grown and now supports technology and innovation across all of North America. Compass digital is comprised of user experience designers, developers, data scientists, project managers, business analysts, marketers and technology implementation managers, all of whom look at the world from a human perspective to rethink what's possible in the areas of technology innovation and consumer engagement within the foodservice and hospitality industries. Join us.

Job Summary

Compass Digital is the innovation arm of Compass Group North America, an $18B food and hospitality leader serving over 3 billion meals per year across award‑winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, and more.

We’re a team of high‑performing problem solvers united by a shared mission: to drive the digital future of hospitality. Our work powers the technology behind modern dining — from mobile apps and kiosks to delivery systems and AI‑powered operations. At CD, we explore the art of the possible to create frictionless, connected, and personalized experiences for guests and operators alike.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Senior Data Platform Engineer to help design, build, and scale our Snowflake‑based data platform — the backbone of Compass Digital's data ecosystem. You’ll build the foundation that enables data‑driven innovation across our business, from analytics and AI to operational intelligence.

This is a hands‑on engineering role that blends architecture, automation, and data platform management in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable Snowflake environments across multiple environments.
• Define and manage schema structures, data models, and access control frameworks to support reliable data operations.
• Implement data security controls — including masking, row‑level access, and RBAC.
• Optimize query performance, warehouse utilization, and cost efficiency in Snowflake.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform and related IaC tools.
• Integrate Snowflake with Power BI and other components of CDL’s analytics ecosystem.
• Enable data sharing and interoperability across internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with platform, product, and data teams to ensure reliability, observability, and scalability of our data systems.
• Stay current on AWS, Apache Iceberg, and emerging data technologies to evolve the platform’s capabilities.

Think you have what it takes to be our Tech Lead, Data Platform Engineer? Here is how we know you'll be the right fit:

• Proven experience designing and managing Snowflake‑based data platforms.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, schema management, and governance best practices.
• Hands‑on expertise in data security controls (masking, RBAC, row‑level access).
• Proficiency in SQL and a scripting language such as Python.
• Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) tools.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Knowledge of data sharing strategies and open table formats (e.g., Apache Iceberg).
• Experience integrating Snowflake with BI tools like Power BI.
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and automation practices.
• Experience with dbt is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Compass Group Canada is committed to nurturing a diverse workforce representative of the communities within which we operate. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, colour, citizenship, religion, sex, marital / family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.

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