Ottawa, ON, K1S 5E2, CAN
89 days ago
Business Data Engineer
Business Data Engineer We are seeking a motivated Business Data Engineer with 2–5 years of experience in Lakehouse environments. This hybrid role combines the technical rigor of a Data Engineer with the business insight of a Data Analyst, building reliable data pipelines while partnering with stakeholders to deliver impactful analytics and reporting. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Databricks, PowerBI, advanced SQL, Fivetran, data integration from on-prem and cloud systems (including Workday and Salesforce), and solid understanding of Python and Databricks Notebooks. **Key Responsibilities** + Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines and workflows for ingestion, transformation, and delivery of clean, reliable business data for analysis and reporting. + Collaborate with business teams to gather requirements, perform data validation, and support UAT/demos. + Extract, integrate, and transform data from diverse systems including Workday, Salesforce, on-prem and SaaS applications using APIs, JDBC/ODBC, and native/direct connections. + Write and optimize advanced SQL for data modeling, transformation, and cost-efficient query execution. + Build and optimize Power BI datasets, models, and dashboards for business insights and performance tracking. + Use Databricks Notebooks with Python and/or Scala for data preparation, automation, and analysis. + Monitor and optimize compute resources and job performance for cost control and efficiency. + Document data pipelines, transformation logic, and architecture for transparency and maintainability. **Education and Experience** + 2–5 years in a Data Engineering or Business Data Analysis role. + Strong hands-on experience with Databricks (including Delta Lake, Spark SQL, and Notebooks). + Strong working knowledge of Power BI (data modeling, DAX, dashboard design, publishing). + Advanced SQL skills for large-scale data transformation and optimization. + Proficiency in Python and/or Scala for data processing in Databricks. + Proven experience with Fivetran or similar ETL/ELT tools for automated data ingestion. + Experience integrating data from Business Applications like Workday and Salesforce (via APIs, reports, or connectors). + Ability to manage and transform data from on-premises and cloud systems. + Strong communication skills with experience in business requirement gathering and data storytelling. + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Statistics, or a related field. + Relevant certifications (e.g., Databricks Certified Data Engineer, Microsoft Power BI Data Analyst, Workday Reporting Specialist) are a plus. **Preferred / Nice-to-Have** + Fundamental knowledge of Apache Spark (architecture, RDDs, DataFrames, optimization). + Experience in query and compute cost optimization within Databricks or similar platforms. + Familiarity with data governance, security, and metadata management. + Exposure to CI/CD for data pipelines using Git or DevOps tools. + GenAI Agents and/or ML experience **Decision Making and Supervision** + Work under minimal supervision. + Make decisions and recommendations requiring analysis and interpretation within established procedures. **Working Conditions** + Generally comfortable working conditions with lifting and onsite installations. + Moderate visual concentration in use of video display terminal. **The successful candidate must be able to work in Canada and obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods program (CGP).** \#LI-MF1
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