Senior Data Technologist

Senior Data TechnologistPotential for Remote  Role DescriptionThe Data Platform Team at Kal Tire has a mission to enable Kal Tire’s Leadership to make decisions supported by trusted information, derived from timely, high-quality sources of data.   Kal Tire’s Data Platform consists of the technologies and tooling necessary to source, cleanse, load and transform data, and to realize quality via Medallion architecture.  The Data Platform serves to distribute data to Analysts for modeling and presentation, or to Applications accessing data entities via API based Data Services.  Our Data Platform enables Data Governance, and provides the foundation for Kal Tire’s successful use of AI.  The Senior Data Technologist plays a critical role in realizing our mission by helping to evolve our Platform architecture, administer our Platform technologies, extend our data library and ease the use of technologies and tools by the Analytics within the business and who are part of large Projects. Core ResponsibilitiesData Engineering

• Research and implement new technologies to keep ahead of the increasing demand for data and analytics.
• Apply big-data techniques and tools to cleanse, transform and load data at scale.
• Leverage the Azure stack of technologies in areas such as automation and artificial intelligence to reduce manual effort and time to deliver.
• Ensure consistency, scalability, useability and security of our platform and assets.
• Design and oversee the implementation of mechanisms allowing for edge data to flow back into business and analytics systems.
• Analyze requirements to recommend, design and implement solutions for extracting and loading data at scale.
• Enrich and curate data according to established standards and processes.
• Define new standards and processes necessary to sustain and extend Kal Tire’s Medallion architecture.

 Platform Enablement and Governance

• Design and oversee the implementation of processes and technologies that support our Information Protection and Data Governance Strategy
• Enable Enterprise and Department-Level Projects via the enrichment and extension of our data flow architecture, request and deployment processes.
• Participate in Kal Tire’s IS Architectural Governance practice and provide guidance and recommendations to Initiatives reviewed under Governance.

 Support and Operations

• Administer Kal Tire’s Microsoft Fabric Infrastructure, as well as Azure PaaS Analytics Services in use;
• Analyze and suggest enhancements for reoccurring failures, support requests and incidents. Deep dive on highly technical support issues with other Senior Engineers and Support Partners as required.
• Provide on-call support for issues and escalations as required.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 10 years general IS experience.
• Minimum of 10 years experience supporting and developing data, reporting and analytical platforms at a medium-large size organization or relevant combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure including resources, resource groups, identity and permissions, cost analysis, automation accounts, log analytics, alerts, etc.

• Experience with the Azure data platform. Ideal candidate has experience with all the following: Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse Analytics, Azure Synapse Link, Azure Data Lake, Power BI, Delta Lake, Logic Apps, Power Apps.
• Experience with Microsoft Fabric: Notebooks, Pipelines, Lakehouses, Functions, and Environment Administration.

• Experience working in an Agile Development environment; ideal candidate has used Azure Dev Ops to plan and participate in intake, backlog management, project completion and sprint activities.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of SQL, Python, Scala, KQL, DAX, Azure Automation Accounts, Logic Apps, Power Apps and the Power Platform

• Working knowledge of GIT including making branches, commits, pull requests and merges.
• Awareness of and exposure to new and up-in-coming technologies in the BI/Analytics/Azure space
• Extensive knowledge of incremental loading patterns and a strong ability to extend and improve those patterns.
• Ability to quickly understand business problems and apply new, often unknown tools and techniques to solve the problem.
• Able to understand and empathize with customer needs and challenges.
• Able to coach, educate and inspire clients to enable their own analytic programs.
• Comfortable balancing the needs of the customer with the needs of the team.
• Ability to self-teach/learn new technologies, software languages, APIS independently and with minimal support.

Education:

• Post-secondary graduate with a degree, diploma or certificate in computer science or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Special Requirements:

• Evening and occasional weekend work may be required.
• Ability to participate in on-call after hours support rotation will be required.

What We Offer: 

• The target salary range for this position is $116,120 to $145,610 per year based on experience.
• Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• A group RRSP/DPSP matching program
• Discount on tires and mechanical services
• Positive work culture, opportunities for growth and development, and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development, such as training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.

 Kal Tire uses AI tools to support parts of recruitment, including but not limited to job posting and pre-screening. All interviews and hiring decisions are being made by Kal Tire’s hiring managers and recruiters.  Kal Tire is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to thrive. We embrace diverse perspectives and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If your qualifications align with the role, we'll connect with you to guide you through the next steps. Candidates considered for the role must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada. A Canadian Criminal Record Check may be required for certain positions as part of the final stages of the hiring process.