Data Developer

Vancouver Coastal Health • Vancouver, BC

20h • CA$39 - CA$56

About The Position

Come work as a Data Developer with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Data Developer to join the Data and Analytics team. Apply today to join our team! As a Data Developer with Vancouver Coastal Health you will: Provide advanced technical expertise in leading other data Developers to build and deploy data solutions and pipelines across on-premises, public, private, and hybrid cloud environments. Support projects covering all programs/services within Data and Analytics and throughout Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH). Be key member of the department’s team, and be responsible for designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting data models, data pipelines, and implementing business logic needed to meet a wide range of business requirements. Work closely with project managers, leadership and other functions across the department and VCH. Collaborate with the Principal Data Developers, VCH business and analytics teams, external vendors (e.g. Microsoft, AWS) and other internal or external teams on cross-functional projects. Have a primary focus of ensuring Data and Analytics’ ability to deliver and promote on-premises and cloud-based data solutions within the approved enterprise environments, the Senior Data Developer will lead the effort in the areas of design, migration, optimization, and support experience in those environments. This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Management or a data intensive related field plus at least seven (7) years’ experience as a Data Engineer two (2) of which will have been in a senior role or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Data Engineering related certification from at least one cloud service provider required (e.g. Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate).
• Demonstrated ability to implement data infrastructure, database, and data solutions with on-prem and cloud tools.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience optimizing data solutions and pipelines ensuring scalability, performance, and cost effectiveness are addressed.
• Demonstrated proficiency developing in SQL languages such as T-SQL, PL/SQL, Databricks SQL.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Python, Scala, and Spark with an ability to write efficient and scalable code for data processing/transformation tasks.
• Demonstrated understanding of coding best practices.
• Experience in data modeling, ETL development, and data warehousing architecture with solid knowledge of various industry standards.
• Understanding of software data development, deployment and release processes, and automated test frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP and related data services (e.g Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Azure Data Lake).
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with key internal and external partners to promote and enhance services provided with sensitivity to diversity and indigenous lens.
• Practices the recognition, inclusion and support of all types and aspects of diversity at all stages of engagement, with an understanding of the issues faced by people from equity-deserving groups.
• Strong interpersonal skills including strengths in working in a team environment with a client/user orientation.
• Ability to work effectively with multi-disciplinary teams with different lines of reporting.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and processes in simple terminology to internal and external stakeholders, including all levels of management.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and maintenance of high quality standards.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, meeting deadlines under pressure, with minimal supervision and frequent interruptions.
• Works effectively under time pressure to meet deadlines, balance work priorities and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced technical expertise in leading other data Developers to build and deploy data solutions and pipelines across on-premises, public, private, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Support projects covering all programs/services within Data and Analytics and throughout Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).
• Be key member of the department’s team, and be responsible for designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting data models, data pipelines, and implementing business logic needed to meet a wide range of business requirements.
• Work closely with project managers, leadership and other functions across the department and VCH.
• Collaborate with the Principal Data Developers, VCH business and analytics teams, external vendors (e.g. Microsoft, AWS) and other internal or external teams on cross-functional projects.
• Have a primary focus of ensuring Data and Analytics’ ability to deliver and promote on-premises and cloud-based data solutions within the approved enterprise environments, the Senior Data Developer will lead the effort in the areas of design, migration, optimization, and support experience in those environments.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior