Principle Engineer, Data Platform

Position Title: Principle Engineer, Data Platform

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Toronto HQ

Requisition ID: 32244

We know the importance that food plays in people's lives - the power it has to bring people, families and communities together. Our purpose is to bring enjoyment to people's lives through great tasting food, in a way which reflects our values. McCain has recently committed to implementing regenerative agriculture practices across 100 percent of our potato acreage by 2030. Ask us more about our commitment to sustainability.

OVERVIEW

McCain is embarking on a digital transformation. As part of this transformation, we are making significant investments in our data platforms, common data models. data structures and data policies to increase the quality of our data, the confidence of our business teams to use this data to make better decisions and drive value through the use of data.

We have a new and ambitious Data, AI and Analytics group, which serves as a resource to business teams across the globe. We are currently recruiting an experienced Principal Engineer to own the Tech Mandatory aspects of the Data Platform.

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Global Director of Data Platforms and Services, the Principal Engineer for the Data, AI and Analytics team will lead deployment, implementation, and sustainability of the key technological components in the Data Platform landscape. This includes overseeing data storage, integration, processing, warehousing, analytics, BI tools, data science platforms, big data ecosystems, governance, security, collaboration, version control, and visualization tools. The Principal Engineer ensures these technologies support departmental goals, drive innovation, and maintain data quality, performance, and security. They will also provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align with business objectives.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Azure Cloud Architecture: Lead and design scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure on Azure.
• FinOps: Implement and manage financial operations to optimize cloud spending and drive cost efficiency.
• Support Team Management: Lead and manage the support team to ensure timely resolution of technical issues and high level of customer satisfaction.
• Incident and Problem Management: Oversee the identification, analysis, and resolution of incidents and problems to ensure minimal disruption to cloud services.
• Cloud Evangelist: Advocate and promote cloud technologies and best practices both internally and externally.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with external vendors and service providers to ensure seamless integration and performance.
• Technical Skills: Develop and deploy solutions using Databricks, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure Monitoring, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Fabric, GitHub and Power BI.
• Knowledge of IT operations concepts and processes, such as monitoring, incident management, root cause analysis, remediation.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:

• Solution Robustness: Development and implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure architectures.
• System Performance: Improvements in system performance metrics such as reduced latency and increased throughput.
• Technological Advancements: Successful adoption of new tools, frameworks, and technologies that enhance the platform.
• Innovation Initiatives: Number and impact of innovation projects led or contributed to that yield measurable business results.
• Resource Optimization: Effective management of resources, leading to cost efficiencies and optimized use of team skills
• Cross-Functional Alignment: Strong collaboration with product managers, data scientists, and other stakeholders, resulting in aligned goals and successful project outcomes.
• Data Quality: High standards of data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across the platform.
• Compliance: Adherence to data governance, security, and compliance standards, minimizing risks and ensuring data privacy.
• System Uptime: High uptime and reliability of the data and analytics platform.

KEY QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES:

• Experience: Minimum of 15 years in cloud architecture, with significant experience in Azure.
• Skills: Proficient in Databricks, AKS, Monitoring, ADLS, Synapse, Fabric, and Power BI.
• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to manage a support team and lead complex projects efficiently.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Certification: Relevant Azure certifications are highly desirable.

Key Competencies:

• Drives Results, Collaboration, Customer focus.

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Job Family: Information Technology
Division: Global Technology
Department: ​Global Data Service and Platforms ​
Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol || CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)