Data Architect PDADA

Ottawa ON. (CAN.) Hybrid

Thales requires a Data Architect is to shape the technical policy and strategic plan are well-defined and understood by stakeholders within Thales Digital Twin product suite in line with the business objectives and implemented accordingly.

As a Data Architect your primary responsibility will be to design and secure data architectures that ensure the integrity confidentiality and accessibility of data sourced across multiple platforms and published within a Digital Twin. You will oversee the development of data pipelines and ensure smooth data integration between systems contributing to the organizations ability to make data-driven decisions while maintaining the highest standards of data security and governance.

You are ready to lead the definition evolution and design of mission critical systems. You are ready to build professional teams from external partners and internal resources. You can communicate technical solutions to all audiences. You are ready to earn the trust of critical systems operators.

• Data Architecture and Product Design:
  • Design and maintain a scalable data product and architecture that meets business goals while ensuring security compliance and performance.
  • Document the structure integration and flow of data between systems applications and services ensuring all components work together seamlessly.
  • Contributing to the Technology & Innovation strategy by eliciting needs from the business lines and aligning with the Thales Groups initiatives
• Data Integration & Pipeline Management:
  • Collaborate with the project team to integrate data from various sources ensuring data is accessible accurate and aligned with business objectives.
  • Lead the design development and optimization of data pipelines to ensure smooth and efficient data flow across different platforms and systems.
• Technology & Tool Selection:
  • Work with critical system operators to capture key value and pain points
  • Evaluate and select tools technologies and platforms for building and optimizing data pipelines ensuring alignment with long-term scalability performance and security needs.
  • Stay informed on emerging trends and technologies in data integration architecture and governance to keep systems adaptable and future-proof.
• System Security Monitoring & Optimization:
  • Develop frameworks for continuous monitoring and optimization of data systems and pipelines ensuring performance reliability and security.
  • Ensure monitoring tools and dashboards are in place to track the health and performance of data systems proactively identifying and addressing issues.

• Undergraduate degree in software engineering computer science or related field.
• Strong experience in data architecture data modeling data integration and the design of data pipelines.
• Expertise in cloud-based platforms data management and enterprise application integration.
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration with different stakeholders such as IT Innovation and data teams to align data solutions with business objectives.
• Ability to stay current with the latest trends in data system architecture and integration technologies applying them to solve complex data challenges.

If youre excited about working with Thales but not meeting the requirements for this position we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in modern tools and technologies for data integration pipeline management and system performance monitoring.
• Architecture frameworks (e.g. DNDAF TOGAF DoDAF NAF).
• Experience with military (ideally Navy).
• Experience with enterprise systems / ERPs such as SAP IBM Maximo.
• Experience with artificial intelligence techniques and toolsets.

Special Position Requirements

þ Travel: Occasional travels to the East or West Coast

What We Offer

* Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents including the following:

* Company paid Extended Health Dental HSA Life AD&D Short-term Disability Cancer Care Program travel insurance Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

* Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP DCPP TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP with no vesting period.

* Company paid holidays vacation days and paid sick leave.

* Voluntary Life AD&D Critical Illness Long-Term Disability.

* Employee Discounts on home auto and gym membership.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents including the following:

Company paid Extended Health Dental HSA Life AD&D Short-term Disability Cancer Care Program travel insurance Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP DCPP TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP with no vesting period.

Company paid holidays vacation days and paid sick leave.

Voluntary Life AD&D Critical Illness Long-Term Disability.

Employee Discounts on home auto and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.