Solutions Architect, Data

Lightspeed is growing quickly on a global scale and we’re looking for a great colleague who a passionate Data Solutions Architect to join our Lightspeed Data Office.

We are currently looking for an experienced and hands-on Data Solutions Architect with 7+ years experience in a similar role, who will collaborate with key data stakeholders within the organization and provide architectural guidance and support.

We are also looking for someone who has designed innovative data solutions which are scalable, secure and cost effective.

Best of you are :

An experienced Data Solutions Architect for whom implementing complex data solutions in a multi-cloud environment is second nature.

If you are proficient in Data Solutions & Data Management capabilities, especially in the context of the lead-to-cash flow (marketing, sales, finance, etc.

a great collaborator and love working in a fast-paced environment, we have an opportunity for you!

What you’ll be doing :

Data architecture contribution

• Build data principles & standards, data management processes, and data quality practices
• Create and maintain the data service catalog, data exchange interfaces and service implementation standards across CRM, ERP, Payment systems
• Ensure data security, governance and compliance processes (SOX, GDPR, etc.)
• In collaboration with data architects, contribute to data roadmaps, data solutions and data models in the context of systems and applications across the e-commerce business
• Coach data and development teams on best practices and patterns
• Hands-on person and not afraid to create a piece of code

Data architecture and BI in practice

• Provide technical leadership, especially in data architecture across information services systems (CRM, ERP, Payment Processors)
• Provide technical guidance to the data team and data practitioners around tools and best practices
• Lead data architecture, integration & migration through EDA and microservices.
• Help prune requirements to preserve company agility.
• Influence decisions on choice of systems and frameworks
• Evolve solutions to complex data needs, using a full range of modern technologies and techniques, and leveraging design patterns and separation of concerns to ensure minimal complexity and optimal performance, reliability, reusability, supportability, security, etc.
• Document technical risks, architecture diagrams, and architectural decisions; ensure quality of deliverables related to data.
• Provide technical guidelines and recommendations on data stores and infrastructure.

What you’ll be bringing to the team :

• Expertise in data architecture, data lakes, analytics
• Practical experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environment
• Exceptionally advanced SQL
• Experience in data management in SaaS based CRM, ERP solutions like Salesforce, NetSuite, and thorough understanding of lead-to-cash data and structures.
• Deep analytical skills, ability to resolve problems and make decisions
• Excellent collaboration, strong accountability and communication skills
• Deep technical knowledge; architecture and data patterns and practices; how to realize non-functional qualities in a design.
• Demonstrate the ability to stay current with technologies in the enterprise applications world
• Experience with different types of databases, deep understanding of distributed data concepts and techniques (replication, partitioning, transactions, etc.)
• Thorough understanding of microservices and RESTful integration; experience with data fabric and integration tools such as Talend, Informatica, Fivetran, MulesoftBachelor or Masters degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience

Even better if you have :

• Experience with data support for self-service customer management platforms
• Experience with identity and access management systems and data

What’s in it for you

• Join a growing team and help us move to the next level
• Amazing benefits & perks, including equity for all Lightspeeders
• Constant development of both your skill-set and business acumen with limitless growth opportunities
• Lots of autonomy, flexible work culture
• Innovation time to explore and learn at work
• Shaping the company by joining cultural & technical committees
• Tons of growth opportunities into technical or people management roles
• Opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth company
• Opportunity to learn, expand your skill set, forge wonderful relationships and make your mark within the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed family, a true Canadian tech success story
• And enjoy a range of benefits that will keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry.
• Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners).
• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies.
• Health insurance.
• Contributions to your pension plan - RRSP.
• Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year.
• Paid leave and assistance for new parents.
• Mental health online platform and counseling & coaching services.
• Training opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Volunteer day.
• Fully stacked kitchen (hot and cold beverages, meals served)
• Happy hours to build your relationships with colleagues after work
14 days ago