Database specialist Jobs in Markham, ON

Is this role right for you?

In this role you will:

• Work with business users to obtain data requirements and analyze source systems data.
• Design and develop conceptual, logical and physical data models for the operational and analytical data models
• Work closely with the technical and application architects, and developers to implement the data architecture and application solution
• Communicate physical database designs to, and work with, database administrator to implement databases
• Analysis of source systems data (structured and un-structured) and business requirements
• Document data flows, identify appropriate data sources, entities, relationships and redundancies.
• Manage data integrity and data quality.
• Maintain technical & business metadata. Generate metadata for Hadoop ingestion for different ingestion frameworks.
• Design data structures and document data meanings, definitions and intended use, work with various departments/leaders and data stewards to make the “metadata” available.
• Define and document the data architecture for operational databases, reporting and provisioning platforms, including the physical components and their functionality
• Support data strategies, standards, guidelines data quality process and governance across the enterprise
• Provide leadership in researching and architecting emerging technology solutions to meet business strategies and objectives.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if you have:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or diploma in computer engineering or information science
• 8+ year experience in Data Management, data analysis, modeling, architecture and governance.
• Strong Relational and dimensional data modeling and database design, Erwin (Data modeling) skills.
• Strong SQL, Python and some spark knowledge. Hands on Hive (Hadoop) experience.
• Strong Knowledge of data architectural approaches, patterns and emerging technologies (RDBMS, Hadoop and Cloud)
• Hands on Experience of XML, JSON, Copybook, CSV files ingestion.
• Domain Knowledge in financial Services and enterprise functions is strong asset.
• Knowledge of Data Governance process for metadata and lineage management is strong asset. Exposure to any Data Governance tools like IGC, Collibra is an asset.
• Exposure and knowledge of Cloud platforms, cloud architecture, capabilities and processes like GCP, Azure is great asset.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions. Strong Analytical skills.
• Experience creating architecture and strategy artifacts
• Experience working in Agile environment
• Knowledge of database administration, database performance tuning, source & target data structures, ETL processes & products

What's in it for you?

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
• Dynamic Ecosystem - Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
• Community Engagement - No matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.