Tech Lead, Data Platform Engineer

Compass Group North America; Ontario; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global foodservice company is seeking a Tech Lead, Data Platform Engineer to lead Data Engineers in building and maintaining ETL pipelines. You will design scalable platform infrastructure, collaborate with various teams, and enhance consumer experiences through innovative technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is a bonus.
• Proficiency in Python; Spark experience preferred.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable platform infrastructure using AWS.
• Develop and manage deployment pipelines using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Communication

Eagerness to learn

Programming in Python

Cloud platforms (AWS)

System performance monitoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Airflow

Spark

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

The Tech Lead, Data Platform Engineer will work closely to lead a pod of Data Engineers to build out new and maintain existing ETL pipelines in Airflow, along with building and maintain data API’s. They will be part of our Data Technology team working with an all-new technology stack, working closely in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Now, if you were to come on board as our Tech Lead, Data Platform Engineer, we’d ask you to do the following for us:

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable platform infrastructure using cloud technologies such as AWS.
• Develop and manage deployment pipelines using tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD systems.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability and reliability of our platform services.
• Prototype and test new technologies to enhance our platform capabilities and support our vision of improving consumer experiences.
• Collaborate with Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and other teams to support their infrastructure needs and resolve technical issues.
• Provide insights and support to ensure optimal performance and scalability of our platform.

Think you have what it takes to be our Tech Lead, Data Platform Engineer? We’re committed to hiring the best talent for the role. Here’s how we’ll know you’ll be successful in the role:

• Experience in a similar role or function is a bonus.
• Strong communication skills and eagerness to learn new technologies.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python; experience with Spark is a bonus.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS.
• Knowledge of CI/CD practices and tools.
• Understanding of system performance monitoring and optimization.

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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