Data Architect II - Vancouver, BC (Medical Leave Coverage)

Data Architect II

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is one of the world’s largest travel retailers and corporate travel managers. The company, which is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia has company-owned leisure and corporate travel business in 23 countries, spanning Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Europe, the United Kingdom, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Asia. FCTG also operates a global corporate travel management network, which extends to more than 90 countries through company-owned businesses and independent licensees. The company opened its first leisure travel shop in Sydney, Australia in 1982 and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1995.  Our purpose is to “open up the world for those who want to see”. Every day, we give people all around the world the opportunity to experience something really amazing – travel!

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About The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Data Engineer/Architect Level II to join our team and play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust data pipelines and architectures. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Azure technologies and a deep understanding of data lakehouses.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Pipeline Development: Build, maintain, and optimize data pipelines using Azure Data Factory to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data from various sources into Azure Data Lake and Azure SQL.
• Data Lakehouse Architecture: Design and implement scalable data lakehouse architectures leveraging Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake Storage, and Azure SQL to enable efficient data storage, processing, and analytics.
• Data Governance: Establish and enforce data governance policies and standards to ensure data quality, security, and compliance.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks within data pipelines and architectures to improve query response times and system efficiency.
• Cloud Migration: Assist in migrating existing data systems and applications to the Azure cloud, leveraging cloud-native services and best practices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand their data requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Documentation: Create and maintain clear and concise documentation for data pipelines, architectures, and processes.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Data Engineer or Architect.
• Strong proficiency in Azure technologies, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL, and Azure Synapse Analytics.
• In-depth knowledge of data lakehouse concepts and best practices.
• Experience with data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, or other programming languages.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Azure Data Engineering or related fields.
• Experience with cloud-native data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, Databricks).
• Familiarity with data virtualization and data mesh concepts.

Work Perks! - What’s in it for you:

FCTG is renowned internationally for having amazing perks and an even better culture.  We understand that our people are our most valuable asset. It is the passion and dedication of our teams that keep the company on top of the industry ladder. It’s also why we offer some great employee benefits and perks outside of the norm.

• Have fun: At the heart of everything we do at Flight Centre is a desire to have fun.
• Reward & Recognition: Celebrate the success of yourself and others at our regular Buzz Nights and at the annual Global Gathering - You'll have to experience it to believe it!
• Use your smarts: Our people use their quick thinking, expertise, and tenacity to always figure things out.
• Love for travel: We were founded by people who wanted to travel and want others to do the same. That passion is something you can’t miss in our people or service.
• Personal connections: We are a big business founded on personal relationships.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
•      Diversity Day: paid leave to observe holiday or cultural celebration of your choice 
•      Employee Resource Groups (Racial Equity, Gender Equity, LGBTQ2IA+, Accessibility, Environmental Justice)
•      DEI education
•      Commitment to fair practices such as regular equity assessments and inclusive recruitment protocols
• A career, not a job: We offer genuine opportunities for people to grow and evolve
• We back our people all the way: We are strongly committed to supporting every single employee in their professional and personal development.
• Giving Back: Proud Corporate Social Responsibility program supporting nominated charities through volunteering and fundraising.
•      Office Environmental Program
•      Many of our offices are Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certified buildings
•      1 Volunteer Day per Calendar Year

Benefits Include:

• Generous paid time off policy
• Travel perks/discounts
• Health & Wellness Programs and Employee Financial Wellness Services
• National/International Award Nights and Conferences
• Group benefits including extended health care, dental and vision, gender affirming care, fertility care
• Insurance including life, AD&D, critical illness, long term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP/RPP with matching
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Share Plan – Ability to purchase company stock on Australian Stock Exchange with partial company match, subject to terms and conditions
• Global career opportunities in a network of brands and businesses

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Location – Vancouver, BC

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for then APPLY NOW.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of $114,000. Base salary is dependent on relevant factors, including experience, geographic location, and job requirements.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.

Our number one philosophy? Our people. Flight Centre Travel Group’s promise is to provide an environment with equality of respect, dignity and opportunity for all our employees. We value an inclusive and supportive workplace which truly reflects the diversity of our society.

We are committed to providing a barrier-free pathway throughout our recruitment process. We welcome accommodation requests to make our hiring and onboarding experience as accessible as possible. Please advise us about accommodation needs at any point by contacting our Recruitment Team at fccareers@flightcentre.ca