Senior Specialist, Data Engineering - Hybrid
Senior Specialist, Data Engineering - Hybrid
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Job Description
Location: Calgary Head Office Alberta
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Salary Range: SP4 Level 6 $116960 - $146200 per year. The final compensation for this position will be determined based on individual factors including education qualifications experience and internal equity.
Senior Specialist Data Engineering Hybrid
The Opportunity
Do you have a strong passion for developing cloud-based data solutions that drive significant impact The Alberta Energy Regulator (AER) is currently looking for a Senior Specialist Data Engineering. This role will focus on modernizing and optimizing data flow across our IT solutions thereby enhancing data collection creation and management advanced analytics regulatory insights and data-driven decision-making processes.
As a Data Engineer you will design develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and integration solutions using Microsoft Azure and Databricks technologies. Working closely with data architects data modelers solution teams and business stakeholders youll transform raw data into trusted assets while contributing to AERs strategic shift toward modern cloud-based platforms.
What your day-to-day will look like:
Build and optimize data pipelines using Azure-based tools (e.g. Data Factory Databricks Functions) to support enterprise data integration and analytics.
Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions that align with AERs data strategy and architecture standards.
Ensure the performance reliability and scalability of data systems through best practices in engineering and DevOps.
Collaborate with developers analysts and architects to maintain data consistency quality and governance across platforms.
Participate in agile development processes code reviews automation and CI/CD pipelines.
Work on migrating/transforming legacy data workflows in Informatica to the new platform
Support innovation through participation in proof-of-concepts and exploration of emerging data technologies.
What were looking for in you:
Bachelors degree in computer science Software Engineering or a related field.
57 years of experience in data engineering or integration with cloud platform expertise.
3-4 years of experience and proficiency in Microsoft Azure data services (Data Factory Databricks Functions Synapse Storage).
Proficiency in SQL data modeling and performance tuning for large-scale data pipelines and workflows.
Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and practices including version control (e.g. Git) CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
Solid understanding of data quality metadata management data security and governance principles.
Experience supporting analytics and business intelligence platforms such as Tableau and Power BI with a focus on preparing and integrating data to meet evolving reporting needs.
Exposure to Informatica and participation in modernization or migration initiativesparticularly transitioning from Informatica-based solutions to Azure Databricksis highly valued.
Familiarity with enabling data science AI and machine learning initiatives through the development of optimized data pipelines is considered an asset.
Knowledge of GIS systems and experience integrating spatial data into enterprise data platforms is beneficial.
Additional Information:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada at the time of application.
Should an individual with the required qualifications not be available applicants with closely related qualifications may be considered. As a result the position may be redesigned and/or reclassified.
If you need accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process please email . Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
What we offer you:
Great benefits from your first day of work
Flexible Work Program - hybrid work and flexible hours
Defined benefit pension plan(s)
Flexible benefits program options including Personal & Health spending account(s)
Generous vacation entitlement and flex days
More information about working at the AER including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found in the careers section of our website Commitment to Diversity:
At the AER our values of Accountability Collaboration Transparency and Trust & Respect are foundational to our culture a culture where every individual regardless of race colour religion gender national origin age disability or any other legally protected factors thrives and contributes their unique perspectives.
Our commitment to diversity equity and inclusion fuels innovation creating a brighter more sustainable Alberta for all. Join us in shaping this dynamic future.
Application closing date: June 26 2025 at midnight
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
