JOB DESCRIPTION
The Data Solutions Developer will be a collaborative member of the Data Solutions and Data Engineering team who create value by building and maintaining data infrastructure and architecture enabling business professionals to derive meaningful insights. This is a critical resource whose main responsibility is modelling, ingesting, and transforming data from a variety of sources into a high integrity data foundation supporting the needs of JDI's diverse businesses for years to come.
This position requires full-time on-site presence.
All successful applicants must meet requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing and maintaining data pipelines and orchestration worflows in Azure Synapse and Fabric

• ETL development and maintenance for on premise data stores and warehouses

• Integrating and transforming structured and semi-structued data from diverse sources using Spark, PySpark, SQL, and native tools

• Contributing to data lakehouse and warehouse design using delta lake, Synapse, and Fabric Lakehouses

• Debugging and Troubleshooting, Monitoring ETL's and providing On-Call support

• Participating in project planning, estimations, and code reviews as part of a collaborative delivery team

• Environment and platform management for data and analytics platforms

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Required: Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT or related field

• 2+ year experience supporting 2 or more DWH/ETL tools such as Wherescape RED, Data Manager, Data Stage, Spark etc.

• Familiarity with Azure Data Services (e.g., Data Lake, Data Factory, Synapse)

• Exposure to CI/CD practices and version control (e.g., Git, Azure DevOps, GitHub)

• Controlled goods and security clearance is required for this posting

• 2+ years experience designing on premise or Cloud Data Warehouses and Data Models

• Knowledge of IBM Cognos Suite of Products is an asset

• Attention to detail, problem solving skills, interpersonal skills, team player

• Customer focused: motivated by inspiring others to do things differently

• Technically inclined, process oriented and driven by a natural curiosity

• A continuous learner: acquiring new skills is second nature

• A practiced communicator with strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

• Results driving with the ability to explain complex concepts intuitively

Bonus:

• Experience in Power BI

• Certifications in Microsoft Synapse or Fabric

ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The belief that what people experience matters more than technology is part of our foundational core. We also believe that our ability as a team grows exponentially when we share success. These centering values - some of our non-negotiables - guide our decisions and inform how we show up daily. Join a team that aims to simplify the path forward and inspire commitment.
With over 380 employees centralized in Saint John, Fredericton, Dieppe and Halifax, we offer the opportunity to create real value by helping people and businesses work smarter. JDI IT supports the entire J.D. Irving Limited group of companies which means we offer opportunities and experiences across a wide breadth of IT areas, businesses and industries. As a member of the JDI IT team, you will be a key player in enabling the business to win by overcoming obstacles and "getting it done"!
We believe in the power of diverse teams and invest in continuous professional growth. We are seeking naturally curious change makers looking to join a collaborative and motivated team. Come help JDI IT Raise the Bar!