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System Administrator – Databricks
(Active role – Asap start)

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

Position details

• Job title: System Administrator – Databricks
• Duration: 6‑month contract, potentially extendable
• Hours per week: 35 hours
• Work location: Toronto or Montreal
• On‑site requirement: 2 days per week (pending client confirmation)

Project context

The consultant will become a member of the Enterprise Data & AI team, which is tasked with overseeing and sustaining an extensive data ecosystem across both cloud and on-premises platforms, including AWS, Databricks, and Snowflake. The team supports multiple project groups delivering data solutions across the organization. Day‑to‑day responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Enterprise Data and AI Platform across AWS and on‑prem environments.
• Administer and support Snowflake and Databricks across multiple tenant workspaces.
• Work with AWS services such as S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, VPC, AWS Backup, and (as an asset) SageMaker.
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform.
• Build and support CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design and deliver secure and scalable platform solutions.

Candidate requirements
Must‑haves

• 5–8 years of total experience, including DevOps experience in AWS cloud environments.
• Minimum 3 years of Databricks platform administration experience.
• 5+ years of AWS experience with strong knowledge of S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, VPC, AWS Backup; SageMaker is an asset.
• Hands‑on experience with Terraform, GitHub, GitLab, GitHub Actions, and Jenkins.

Nice‑to‑have

• Proficiency in Python.
• Strong networking knowledge (VPCs, load balancers, firewalls).
• Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Docker is an asset.
• Demonstrated curiosity and interest in continuous learning.

Tools / Technologies

• Snowflake
• Databricks
• AWS services
• Terraform
• GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins

Soft skills

• Customer‑oriented mindset
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Why Join Us?
ALTEN Canada fosters a dynamic, collaborative work environment where every team member is empowered to reach their full potential. We are deeply committed to investing in our people by offering meaningful experiences and supporting continuous learning, growth, and career development.

At ALTEN Canada, your skills are celebrated, your ambitions supported, and your growth continuously nurtured. Join us and discover the difference of working with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence — where endless possibilities await.

ALTEN Canada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to offer an environment where every individual feels welcomed, valued, and respected, along with accessibility measures where needed.

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ACTIVE POSITION STATEMENT
This job posting corresponds to an active and immediate vacancy currently open with one of ALTEN’s clients.