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Data Architect

Davie

Levis, QC
 
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As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for the design, development, and operation of the company’s data platform (data lake, pipelines, analytic layers).This role is central to Davie’s data strategy and aims to provide a robust, scalable, and well-governed foundation that supports data usage for both BI (Power BI) and advanced analytics and artificial intelligence use cases.You will act as the technical owner of the data platform, ensuring the quality, reliability, and sustainability of the data, while working closely with the BI, business, and IT teams.

More specifically, you will:

  • Design and evolve the data platform architecture (data lake, data zones, transformation layers).
  • Develop, maintain, and optimize data ingestion and transformation pipelines.
  • Ensure data quality, integrity, historization, and traceability.
  • Implement data governance standards (nomenclature, documentation, controls).
  • Prepare and present reliable and consistent datasets for the data warehouse and BI tools (Power BI).
  • Design datasets ready for advanced analytics and artificial intelligence (AI-ready/feature-ready).
  • Collaborate with business and BI teams to translate business needs into concrete data solutions.
  • Monitor the performance, stability, and costs of the data platform.
  • Contribute to technology selection and long‑term data architecture decisions.
  • Participate in reducing technical debt and continuously improving the platform.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Have five to ten years of experience in data platform, analytics, or data architecture roles.
  • Experience in designing and operating data lakes and data warehouses.
  • Advanced proficiency in SQL and data modelling.
  • Experience with ETL/ELT tools and pipeline orchestration (e.g., Airflow or equivalent).
  • Knowledge of data governance, data quality, and historization principles.
  • Experience working with BI and analytics environments (Power BI or equivalent).
  • Strong understanding of advanced analytics and artificial intelligence requirements.
  • Experience with cloud or hybrid environments—intermediate to advanced level.
  • Proficiency in French and English (written and spoken). Fluency in French is required for this position, as you will interact with French -speaking suppliers, stakeholders or clients.

 


Founded in 1825, Davie is Canada’s largest shipyard. We build and repair specialized, essential vessels for government and commercial clients.

Working at Davie means embracing vast possibilities every day and taking part in an adventure where every project leads to something monumental. It’s about tackling big challenges with creativity, determination, and passion.

There’s a real sense of pride in being part of the Davie team. It’s not just about delivering major projects—it’s about innovation and pushing boundaries to accomplish something truly remarkable.

At Davie, we forge the monumental!

We are committed to hiring military and Veteran spouses and encourage you to identify your connection with the MSEN when reaching out to us or applying to any of our open roles.

 

Have questions or want to learn more about us? We would love to hear from you!

recrutement@davie.ca

 

Whenever possible, reach out to a named contact rather than a general inbox  - it helps ensure a quicker, more personalized response. If you hit a bounce-back, let us know at

employment.Emploi@cfmws.com

 

About Davie

Based in Lévis, Quebec, Davie is Canada's largest shipbuilder and a global leader in delivering specialized and mission-critical vessels for government and commercial customers. Working at Davie means living the immense every day and embarking on an adventure where every project is a monumental masterpiece. It's about facing challenges head-on, with unwavering resolve and nerves of steel. Being part of Davie brings a sense of pride as immense as the ships we build. It's not just about ambitious projects backed by impressive benefits; it’s about pushing our boundaries to achieve something far greater than yourself. Davie is where you forge the monumental.