Chapter Lead, Data Engineering

Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.

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Responsibilities:

• Serve as the direct line manager for a chapter of Data Engineers, fostering their professional growth and specialist expertise through continuous coaching, mentorship, and on-the-job development.
• Lead your chapter in designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable, and reliable data pipelines and infrastructure.
• Establish and implement data engineering best practices, including coding standards, CI/CD, testing, and infrastructure management.
• In collaboration with the Enterprise Data Management team, propose and implement architectural solutions and strategies to improve data quality, reliability, and accessibility.
• Champion a collaborative and positive chapter environment, facilitating knowledge sharing and a culture of continuous learning and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business partners to understand their data needs and provide the necessary engineering solutions.
• Ensure the timely delivery and maintenance of data solutions to support analytics and business intelligence.
• Conduct regular performance check-ins (quarterly) and annual performance reviews, focusing on growth and constructive feedback.
• Assess chapter member capabilities to inform workforce planning, recruitment, and talent development strategies.
• Serve as an active, hands-on member of an agile squad (approx. 30% of your time), contributing directly to the squad's goals and deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
• 5-7 years of experience in a data engineering or software engineering role with a data focus.
• 3+ years of proven experience in a leadership, mentorship, or coaching role. Formal management experience is a strong asset.
• Must have proficiency in writing complex, optimized SQL queries.
• Advanced programming skills in Python for data engineering (e.g., Pandas, PySpark, data pipeline frameworks like Airflow or Dagster).
• Deep experience with cloud data platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure), including data warehousing (BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift) and data processing services.
• Proven experience building and optimizing ETL/ELT data pipelines.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, listening, and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Agile/Digital Experience:

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies.
• Openness to working in Agile environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to understand business partner needs and deliver solutions.

You’ll benefit from:

• Flexibility: Yes, we think that what you do matters. At work and at home.
• Fun: We laugh a lot, it makes every day brighter.
• Discounted services: We provide amazing services to our clients, and you’ll get them at home, because you deserve them.
• Rewarding Pay: Let's be honest, everybody likes to make a good salary. We offer attractive compensation packages, and it comes with a great culture.
• Benefits: We’ve got you covered.
• Career Evolution: Join us and we will give you the tools to achieve your career goals!
• Technology: You have a passion for technology? Excellent, we do too. Here, you will manage, influence, play, create, fix, and shape the industry.

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At Cogeco, we know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a company. So, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging.

By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work, we’re doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities, for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers.

If you need any accommodations to apply or as part of the recruitment process, please contact us confidentially at inclusion@cogeco.com