Data Architect PDA/DA

Overview

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Location: Ottawa, Canada. Thales is a global company delivering solutions across aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space. Our Ottawa office supports a strong technology ecosystem and has been a long-term partner to Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard.

Ottawa, ON, (CAN.), Hybrid

Responsibilities

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 data structures, integration, and data flow between systems, applications, and services.

Contributing to Technology & Innovation strategy by eliciting needs from business lines and aligning with Thales Group initiatives.

Data Integration & Pipeline Management: Collaborate with project teams to integrate data from various sources; lead design, development, and optimization of data pipelines for smooth data flow across systems.

Technology & Tool Selection: Work with system operators to capture key value and pain points; evaluate and select tools and platforms for data pipelines, ensuring long-term scalability, performance, and security. Stay informed on emerging trends in data integration, architecture, and governance.

System Security, Monitoring, & Optimization: Develop frameworks for monitoring and optimizing data systems; implement dashboards and monitoring to track health and performance, proactively addressing issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in software engineering, computer science or related field.

Strong experience in data architecture, data modeling, data integration, and design of data pipelines.

Expertise in cloud-based platforms, data management, and enterprise application integration.

Experience collaborating with 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.

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 contexts (ideally Navy).

Experience with enterprise systems/ERPs such as SAP or IBM Maximo.

Experience with artificial intelligence techniques and toolsets.

Special Position Requirements

Travel: Occasional travel to the East or West Coast.

What We Offer

Extensive benefits program for full-time employees (24+ hours/week) and eligible dependents, including extended health, dental, life, disability coverage, travel insurance, and wellness programs.

Retirement savings plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with company contribution and matching.

Company-paid holidays, vacation, and paid sick leave.

Voluntary life and long-term disability options, employee discounts on home, auto, and gym memberships.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusivity. We provide accommodations in all parts of the interview process; applicants may request accommodations during the invitation for an interview. All accommodation information is kept confidential and used to provide an accessible candidate experience.

This position may involve access to hardware, software or information controlled under various national and international regulations and programs. Applicants must be eligible to obtain the necessary authorizations and clearances where applicable. #J-18808-Ljbffr