Data Architect

Company Description

Be part of the journey!Our mission is to be the preferred airline for our customers and our team. Open-mindedness, care for others, intelligence at work, and above all a good dose of fun allow us to accomplish great things every day. Our commitment has earned us the title of best leisure airline in the world multiple times, and that's just the beginning. Want to join us? You'll have the chance to enjoy exclusive travel privileges to explore the world and create unforgettable memories. You'll also have the opportunity to work in modern and inspiring work environments.

Job Description

In collaboration with the Director of Data & Analytics Solutions, the incumbent defines, develops, and maintains the target architecture for data and business intelligence solutions. They design modern, scalable, and AI-ready architectures, while ensuring data consistency, governance, and valorization across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Define, document, and evolve data architectures (Data Warehouse, Data Lake, Lakehouse) as well as BI solutions on modern cloud platforms.
• Design high-performance and scalable data models (dimensional, Data Vault 2.0, and BI semantic layers).
• Ensure the integration and consistency of data from multiple enterprise systems, including ERP, CRM, CRS, DCS platforms, and other airline industry-related systems.
• Establish standards for data modeling, integration, transformation, quality, cataloging, lineage, and governance.
• Design "AI-ready" architectures that promote advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI solutions.
• Promote the adoption of DataOps, DevOps, and CI/CD practices, including automation of testing, deployments, and monitoring of data pipelines.
• Collaborate closely with architecture, data engineering, business intelligence teams, and business partners to align data strategy with organizational objectives.
• Ensure continuous technological watch and recommend orientations and innovations to optimize data management and valorization.

Qualifications

• University degree in computer science, data science, artificial intelligence, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in data architecture and over 12 years of experience in information technology.
• Recognized expertise in data modeling, Data Warehouse, Data Vault 2.0, Lakehouse, Data Mesh, governance, quality, and data security.
• Strong communication, leadership, influence, strategic thinking, and collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams.
• Good understanding of artificial intelligence, machine learning, language model (LLM), and generative AI concepts applied to enterprise data.
• Experience with data streaming technologies, enterprise data catalogs, and cloud cost optimization. Certifications such as SnowPro Advanced Architect are an asset.
• Excellent proficiency in Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Platform, BigQuery, Power BI, DBT, SQL, and Python, as well as demonstrated ease with cloud environments, collaborative digital tools, and AI (e.g., Copilot). Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies.
• Fluent in spoken and written French and English. A good command of French is required for positions in Quebec. The incumbent will need to communicate frequently in English, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, clients, or other stakeholders, both in Quebec and internationally.

Assets

• Experience with a loyalty program.
• Experience in the travel or aviation industry.

Additional Information

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Employment Equity

Transat is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful environment where equity prevails. We strive to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and the communities in which we travel. We therefore encourage women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and people with disabilities to apply. Transat will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the selection and hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact us so that we can appropriately meet your needs together.

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