Job Description

The ideal candidate has experience in building and optimizing big data systems. He will work closely with our data scientists and analysts to help direct the flow of data within the pipeline and ensure consistency of data delivery and utilization across multiple projects.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with other data and analytics team members to optimize the company's data systems and pipeline architecture.
• Design and build the infrastructure for data extraction, preparation, and loading of data from a variety of sources using technology such as SQL and AWS services.
• Build data and analytics tools that will offer deeper insight into the pipeline, allowing for critical discoveries surrounding key performance indicators and customer activity.
• Always angle for greater efficiency across all of our company data systems.

Qualifications:

• Undergrduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent quantitative field .
• Experience in a similar Data Engineer role would be an asset.
• Knowledge or Experience building and optimizing 'big data'

, architectures and data sets. * Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Experience working with and extracting value from large, disconnected and/or unstructured datasets would be an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to build processes that support data transformation, data structures, metadata, dependency and workload management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to project manage and work with cross-functional teams.
• Advanced working SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases, query authoring (SQL) as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases.
• Knowledge or previous experience working with Agile Scrum teams.
• Experience with the following tools and technologies:

o Hadoop, Spark, Kafka,

o Relational SQL and NoSQL databases

o Data pipeline/workflow management tools such as Azkaban and Airflow

o AWS cloud services such as EC2, EMR, RDS and Redshift

o Stream-processing systems such as Storm and Spark-Streaming

o Object-oriented/object function scripting languages such as Python, Java, C++, etc.

What's in it for you?

At Fairstone, we offer all our permanent employees:

• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation (prorated to your start date)
• Wellness days
• Employee referral program $2000.00 or more.
• Great Benefit Program (flexible health and dental benefits, access to virtual health care provider Dialogue, pension plan and much more!)
• Ongoing Learning and development Training
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Paid volunteer day and organized volunteering event across the country
• A growing company with potential for personal growth and career advancement.
• And Much more.

If you're seeking a role with a growing business that values employee development, Fairstone is the right place for you!

Come join our team!

Fairstone is an equal opportunity employer. Accordingly, we will make reasonable accommodations to respond to the needs of people with disabilities. Individuals who view themselves as Aboriginals, members of visible minorities, and disabled are encouraged to apply in confidence.

Whether you're seeking first-time employment or are making a career change, Fairstone has the internal support to help our team members grow and succeed.

Time Type: Full time

Job Type: Permanent