Senior Data Engineer

Job Title: Data Engineer

Location: Montreal, QC (3days onsite is must)

About VLink: Started in 2006 and headquartered in Connecticut, VLink is one of the fastest growing digital technology services and consulting companies. Since its inception, our innovative team members have been solving the most complex business, and IT challenges of our global clients.

In person interview is MUST.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designing, implementing, managing scalable data solutions using Snowflake environment for optimized data storage and processing.
• Migrate existing data domains/flows from relational data store to cloud data store (Snowflake).
• Identify and optimize new/existing data workflows.
• Identify and implement data integrity practices.
• Integrate data governance and data science tools with Snowflake ecosystem as per practice.
• Support the development of data models and ETL processes to ensure high quality data ingestion in cloud data store.
• Collaborate with team members to design and implement effective data workflows and transformations.
• Assist in the maintenance and optimization of Snowflake environments to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Contribute to proof of concept, documentation and best practices for data management and governance within the Snowflake ecosystem.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve team deliverables quality
• Design and develop data ingestion pipeline using Talend/Informatica using industry best practices.
• Writing efficient SQL and Python scripts for large dataset analysis and building end to end automation process on a set schedule.
• Design, implement data distribution layer using Snowflake REST API.
• SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or related field required (Master's degree preferred)
• 5 to 10 years' experience in data analysis, data objects development and modeling in Snowflake data store.
• Snowflake REST API experience is required
• Experience with building data pipelines from legacy to Snowflake for unstructured and semi structured datasets
• Informatica ETL and/or Talend ETL experience.
• Efficient SQL and PLSQL queries development and Python scripts development experience.
• Proven ability to work in distributed systems
• Proficiency with relational databases (such as DB2) querying and focus on data transformations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and team-oriented mindset
• Strong data modelling concepts and schema design on relational data store and on cloud data store
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written. Capable of collaborating effectively across a variety of IT and Business groups, across regions and different roles.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI is a plus.
• Collaborating with data scientists/experts to integrate machine learning models into Snowflake
• Data Warehousing background is required

Employment Practices:

EEO, ADA, FMLA Compliant

VLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Applicant information will be handled in accordance with VLink's privacy policy.