Data Architect - Future Opportunities

WHO WE ARE:

Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers.

Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy, our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley Ventures, created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies.

Mariner’s purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are:

OUR VALUES

• We care for our team.
• We care about the impact we have on our community.
• We serve by solving complex problems.
• We grow because growth fuels opportunities.
• We innovate always and everywhere.
• We build a business that lasts.
  
  

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

A Data Architect designs the structure and organization of an organization's data assets. They define data models, data integration strategies, and ensure data governance and security. Data Architects may also work on big data and analytics projects.

WHAT SKILLS YOU’LL NEED TO DO THE JOB:

• Data Modeling: Data architects possess expertise in data modeling techniques and tools. They can design conceptual, logical, and physical data models that capture the structure, relationships, and attributes of data entities.
•  Database Management Systems: They have a deep understanding of various database management systems (DBMS) such as relational databases (e.g., Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server) or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra). Data architects are proficient in database design, indexing, partitioning, and query optimization.
•  Data Integration: They have knowledge of data integration techniques, including Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes, data replication, and real-time data streaming. Data architects design integration strategies to enable seamless data flow between different systems and databases.
•  Data Governance: Data architects establish and enforce data governance policies and standards. They define data quality rules, data classification, access controls, and privacy requirements. Data architects collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with data regulations and industry best practices.
•  Data Security: They possess expertise in data security principles and practices. Data architects design secure data architectures, including encryption, access controls, and data masking techniques, to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access and breaches.
• Data Warehousing and Business Intelligence: They understand data warehousing concepts and methodologies. Data architects design data warehouse architectures that support business intelligence and reporting requirements. They are familiar with data modeling for dimensional modeling and OLAP (Online Analytical Processing).
• Big Data Technologies: Data architects have knowledge of big data technologies such as Hadoop, Apache Spark, and distributed computing frameworks. They understand the concepts of data lakes, data streaming, and processing large volumes of data efficiently.
• Data Analytics and Machine Learning: They understand data analytics and machine learning concepts. Data architects can design data architectures that enable advanced analytics and machine learning capabilities, including data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model deployment.
• Data Migration and Conversion: Data architects are skilled in data migration strategies, including migrating data from legacy systems to modern platforms. They ensure data integrity, consistency, and minimal disruption during data migration and conversion processes.
• Collaboration and Communication: Data architects work closely with various stakeholders, including data analysts, data scientists, business leaders, and IT teams. They possess strong communication and collaboration skills to understand requirements, explain technical concepts, and align data architecture solutions with business needs

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU’LL NEED TO DO THE JOB:

• Must have 10+ years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
• Experience with a diagram framework (UML, BPMN2, other)
• Specific experience as a client facing consultant preferred.
• CDMP, CBIP, or other relevant certifications preferred.
• Public sector experience is considered an asset.
• Cloud experience is considered an asset.

   …AND YOU ARE...

• Always improving your skills and knowledge: you want to be the best at what you do  
• Curious and creative; comfortable taking on new problems and challenges
• A self-starter with the ability to recommend priorities to the project leader 
• Comfortable working through problems and figuring things out with minimal supervision
• Great problem-solving skills: thorough and reliable
• Able to work in a team: share knowledge and assist other team members
• A good communicator: able to explain your ideas and recommendations
• Well organized and dependable under pressure: you manage your time effectively
• Energized by our company values!  

MARINER OFFERS YOU:

• A values-driven workplace where people really matter 
• Flexible work location. 
• Support for remote work/work from home
• Competitive salary, retirement savings program, and rewards program
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans and access to e-health care
• Paid vacation, maternity/parental leave, paid sick leave and paid Mariner MyLife days
• Unlimited training
  

WHY MARINER?

We believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work! Not only are we passionate about nurturing a thriving technology sector here in Atlantic Canada, but we are also committed to solving technology challenges that will make an impact worldwide. Technology is everlasting, and we take pride in connecting world class talent to world class projects and business solutions.

If you are an IT Professional, Software Professional, or Management Consultant, that is passionate about career development, data, and problem solving, we want to hear from you! If this sounds like someone you know, share this with them so they do not miss the opportunity to experience Mariner!

To achieve this, we know we need to be all in on training and development of our team so we can continue to move the needle in the technology sector together. Of course, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to our team, but our competitive edge is the development and training that our team experiences every day.

Be part of our vibrant community that values diversity and embraces inclusion at every level. We are committed to fostering a culture where individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Our collaborative environment celebrates the richness of ideas and experiences, and we believe that by embracing diversity, we can achieve greater innovation and excellence together. Come and help us create a workplace that reflects the beautiful tapestry of our global community.

Join our growing team!