Senior Technical Analyst – Advanced Analytics (Data Engineer)

Vancouver Airport Authority

Vancouver Airport Authority is a celebrated employer in British Columbia, emphasizing safety, innovation, and a holistic approach to employee wellness. The company boasts a strong track record in employee engagement and offers numerous learning and development opportunities. They are seeking a Senior Technical Analyst for their Innovation and Technology Group, focusing on advanced analytics and data engineering.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Constructing and optimizing data extraction, transformation, and loading processes using SQL and Azure cloud services.
• Developing data collection, integration, and documentation processes while contributing to API design.
• Collaborating with advanced analytics and data science teams to enhance digital products and machine learning models.
• Providing technical support and expertise to diverse teams, addressing data product operational issues.
• Implementing process improvements to automate manual tasks and optimize data delivery.
• Working with the Information Security team to secure data platforms.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• Generous vacation days and extensive health benefits.
• Retirement savings matching and wellness programs.
• Commute support and community engagement.
• Continuous learning opportunities.

This role requires you to have:

• At least 10 years of post-degree experience in enterprise-data architecture design and support.
• 5 years of advanced analytics and project management experience at a senior level.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Expertise in virtual server platforms, cloud computing, and vendor management.
• Advanced SQL knowledge and relational database experience.
• Proficient in Python, Java, JSON, HTML, and SQL.

You would benefit from having:

• Familiarity with Azure Functions, Infrastructure as Code, and SQL Server Data Tools.
• Experience with data integration using APIs and platforms like Databricks and Qlik.

The role involves collaboration across technical and non-technical teams and requires strong communication skills. Vancouver Airport Authority values diversity and encourages applicants from various backgrounds.