Senior Implementation Specialist, Data Engineer

Company Overview:

Deighton Associates Ltd. is a global leader in infrastructure asset management software dedicated to helping governments and transportation agencies make smarter data-driven decisions. With its flagship platform dTIMS Deighton empowers clients to manage roads bridges and other critical assets with precision and long-term sustainability in mind. Backed by decades of innovation and a collaborative team culture Deighton is trusted by organizations worldwide to deliver impactful future-ready solutions. Join a team that thrives on open communication collaboration and celebrating wins togetherwhere your contributions are valued and your growth is supported every step of the way!

Job Summary:

The Senior Implementation Specialist plays a critical role in delivering successful Deighton software implementations for global clients. This position combines advanced technical expertise strong client-facing skills and the ability to lead complex implementation workstreams from discovery through deployment. The role is suited for a senior professional capable of translating business requirements into sustainable technical solutions while guiding both clients and internal teams through the implementation process.

Key Responsibilities

Client Engagement & Implementation Leadership

• Lead end-to-end implementation activities including requirements discovery solution design configuration validation training and deployment.
• Provide leadership and facilitation in workshops stakeholder meetings and technical discussions to ensure alignment across client teams.
• Translate business requirements into actionable configuration and data workflows aligned with project scope.
• Provide expert guidance during client decision-making ensuring alignment with best practices and project objectives.
• Manage and escalate risks or issues proactively driving resolution and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Deliver high-quality client-facing documentation including implementation plans configuration guides and technical reports.
• Maintain high billable utilization while contributing to overall Professional Services revenue targets
• Identify shape and drive strategic follow-on work by contributing to competitive bid strategies and identifying opportunities within current projects to pursue through to successful closure.

Technical Execution & Solution Design

• Mobilize advanced technical skills across multiple projects to lift delivery capability at scale enabling broader team effectiveness and reducing reliance on subject matter experts.
• Design and implement data integration workflows including ETL pipelines data transformations and data validation processes.
• Extract transform and load large-scale datasets using Postman SQL Power Query M or other relevant tools.
• Build statistical analytical and reporting solutions using Power BI Microsoft Fabric Python R Jupyter Notebooks Git or other statistical/visualization tools.
• Evaluate modern technologies and recommend innovative approaches to improve data workflows and standardize implementation methods.
• Develop technical artifacts such as data models process diagrams configuration specifications and API usage documents.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Work closely with Product Development to provide structured feedback on product enhancements limitations and industry requirements.
• Lead technical workstreams within large or complex projects ensuring deliverables meet quality timeline and scope expectations.
• Provide internal guidance to project managers consultants and other staff on solution approaches and data strategies.
• Support the continuous improvement of implementation methodologies templates and knowledge assets.
• Contribute to the evolution of implementation methodologies templates knowledge assets & frameworks
• Assist in resolving advanced technical or configuration issues raised by internal teams or clients during and after implementation.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelors degree in computer science Software Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 10 years of experience in software implementation configuration or technical consulting roles.
• Proven experience delivering software demonstrations and end-user training within a consulting or professional services environment.
• Advanced-level expertise with SQL ETL processes data pipelines and tools such as Power Query M OData and Postman.
• Expert-level experience with BI/reporting platforms (Power BI Microsoft Fabric Data Lake technologies or similar).
• Demonstrated ability to design and document technical workflows (UML state diagrams use cases wireframes ERD Entity Relationship Diagrams).
• Advanced proficiency in statistical or analytical tools (Python R MATLAB etc.) and familiarity with machine learning libraries.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical problem-solving organizational and timeâmanagement capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Practical experience of implementing programs aligned to Data Management Standards such as DAMA International (DMBOK) NASCIO (Data Governance Maturity Models) EDMC / DCAM (Data Management Capability Assessment Model) or others.
• Practical experience of implementing programs aligned to Reporting & Dashboard Standards and Engineering Metrics Frameworks DORA SPACE DX Core 4 or others.

Desirable

• Experience in infrastructure asset management (e.g. pavements bridges) or civil engineering.
• Familiarity with GIS platforms such as ArcGIS or QGIS.
• Working knowledge of additional programming languages (Java C# C).

What does Deighton Provide

• Competitive compensation vacation and personal time group benefits.
• In-house executive Chef Lunch meals prepared and provided 5 days a week..
• A supportive team that encourages and supports professional growth..
• Located in Whitby Ontario- Right off the 401 in the heart of Durham Region.
• Company and department employee social events gaming stations in-office.
• Working on meaningful and impactful work.
• Matching Group RRSP contributions.
• Roll Over Vacation.
• Summer golf lessons for beginners.
• On-Site parking

Salary Range: CAD $100000- CAD $130000.

Deighton Associates Ltd. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Required Experience:

Senior IC