Azure Data Engineer

WE OFFER: Great learning and growth opportunities A competitive compensation package Full Benefits Package RRSP Matching Program Professional Development Courses & Designations 100% tuition re-imbursement for business relevant courses and training Hybrid remote work flexibility A volunteer day to make a difference and give back to your community Vary days – including a day off for your birthday POSITION OVERVIEW: Navacord is hiring technical talent in the insurance industry We are accepting applications for a dynamic individual with 5 years experience in Azure Databricks and an interest in Microsoft Fabric. We are looking for someone who is motivated by a fast-paced environment where technical standards and practices are valued. Reporting to the Head of Analytics and Insights, this role will work with Navacord’s Broker Partners and third-party solution providers and requires someone with a strong IT background able to interact and collaborate with engaged stakeholders. RESPONSIBILITIES : Data Pipeline Development : Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, and other Azure services. Data Integration : Integrate data from various sources, including on-premises and cloud-based systems, to support analytics and reporting. Includes structured and unstructured data (Word, PDF,…). Data Quality Assurance : Implement data validation and cleansing processes to ensure data accuracy and reliability. Includes automated monitoring and reporting. Collaboration : Work closely with data architects, data scientists, and business analysts to understand data requirements and deliver solutions. Performance Optimization : Optimize data processing workflows for performance and cost-efficiency. Data Security and Compliance : Ensure data solutions adhere to industry regulations and company policies, with a focus on data security and privacy. Documentation : Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for data pipelines, processes, and workflows. Support Existing Assets : Assist in the management and improvement of existing enterprise data assets. Best Practices : Ensure best practices are used in work completed and the processes to do that. REQUIREMENTS: Education : A bachelor’s degree, preferably in Computer Science or Information Technology, or related field. Experience : 6 years experience in data engineering. 3 years experience in Azure and Databricks 3 years in agile, continuous integration environment 1 years using restful APIs Google BigQuery desirable Azure Cosmos DB and/or unstructured data sets desirable Microsoft Fabric desirable Applied Epic’s BDE, SDK/API highly desirable. Technical Skills : Proficiency in Python and SQL. Proficiency in Azure Data Tools: Data Factory, Data Lake, Cosmos DB, etc. Proficiency in Databricks: Unity catalogue, DBFS, Delta Lake, Compute plane, MLflow, … Proficiency in Azure DevOps and its management. Knowledge of Canada’s P&C and/or Benefits insurance industry Attitude : Strong communication skills, able to relay complex messages and teach new concepts. Self-driven and confident approach to tackling accountabilities with pace. Comfort with Navacord’s entrepreneurial culture and growth strategy is desirable. Willing to travel to other Navacord offices across Canada as required. Navacord is actively committed to support diversity, equity, and inclusion. We serve and recognize and respect human differences and similarities. We value the diversity of people and actively encourage women, indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ2) persons to apply. We are committed to providing accommodation upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.