Lightspeed is growing quickly on a global scale and we’re looking for a great colleague who a passionate Data Solutions Architect to join our Lightspeed Data Office.
We are currently looking for an experienced and hands-on Data Solutions Architect with 7+ years experience in a similar role, who will collaborate with key data stakeholders within the organization and provide architectural guidance and support. We are also looking for someone who has designed innovative data solutions which are scalable, secure and cost effective.
An experienced Data Solutions Architect for whom implementing complex data solutions in a multi-cloud environment is second nature. If you are proficient in Data Solutions & Data Management capabilities, especially in the context of the lead-to-cash flow (marketing, sales, finance, etc.), a great collaborator and love working in a fast-paced environment, we have an opportunity for you!
- Build data principles & standards, data management processes, and data quality practices
- Create and maintain the data service catalog, data exchange interfaces and service implementation standards across CRM, ERP, Payment systems
- Ensure data security, governance and compliance processes (SOX, GDPR, etc.)
- In collaboration with data architects, contribute to data roadmaps, data solutions and data models in the context of systems and applications across the e-commerce business
- Coach data and development teams on best practices and patterns
- Hands-on person and not afraid to create a piece of code
- Provide technical leadership, especially in data architecture across information services systems (CRM, ERP, Payment Processors)
- Provide technical guidance to the data team and data practitioners around tools and best practices
- Lead data architecture, integration & migration through EDA and microservices.
- Help prune requirements to preserve company agility.
- Influence decisions on choice of systems and frameworks
- Evolve solutions to complex data needs, using a full range of modern technologies and techniques, and leveraging design patterns and separation of concerns to ensure minimal complexity and optimal performance, reliability, reusability, supportability, security, etc.
- Document technical risks, architecture diagrams, and architectural decisions; ensure quality of deliverables related to data.
- Provide technical guidelines and recommendations on data stores and infrastructure.
- Expertise in data architecture, data lakes, analytics
- Practical experience in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) environment
- Exceptionally advanced SQL
- Experience in data management in SaaS based CRM, ERP solutions like Salesforce, NetSuite, and thorough understanding of lead-to-cash data and structures.
- Deep analytical skills, ability to resolve problems and make decisions
- Excellent collaboration, strong accountability and communication skills
- Deep technical knowledge; architecture and data patterns and practices; how to realize non-functional qualities in a design.
- Demonstrate the ability to stay current with technologies in the enterprise applications world
- Experience with different types of databases, deep understanding of distributed data concepts and techniques (replication, partitioning, transactions, etc.)
- Thorough understanding of microservices and RESTful integration; experience with data fabric and integration tools such as Talend, Informatica, Fivetran, MulesoftBachelor or Masters degree in Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- Experience with data support for self-service customer management platforms
- Experience with identity and access management systems and data
What’s in it for you
- Join a growing team and help us move to the next level
- Amazing benefits & perks, including equity for all Lightspeeders
- Constant development of both your skill-set and business acumen with limitless growth opportunities
- Lots of autonomy, flexible work culture
- Innovation time to explore and learn at work
- Shaping the company by joining cultural & technical committees
- Tons of growth opportunities into technical or people management roles
- Opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-growth company
- Opportunity to learn, expand your skill set, forge wonderful relationships and make your mark within the diverse and inclusive Lightspeed family, a true Canadian tech success story
…. And enjoy a range of benefits that will keep you happy, healthy and (not) hungry.
- Lightspeed equity scheme (we are all owners).
- Flexible paid time off and remote work policies.
- Health insurance.
- Contributions to your pension plan - RRSP.
- Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year.
- Paid leave and assistance for new parents.
- Mental health online platform and counseling & coaching services.
- Training opportunities to grow your skills and career
- Volunteer day.
- Fully stacked kitchen (hot and cold beverages, meals served)
- Happy hours to build your relationships with colleagues after work
Obviously, this has to be mutually beneficial: we want you to step into a role you love, and we want to offer you a place you’re proud to come to every day. For a glimpse into our world check out our career page here.
Lightspeed is building communities through commerce, and we need people from all backgrounds and lived experiences to do that. We were founded in 2005, in Montreal’s gay village and our original members were all part of the LGBTQ+ community. The ethos of our business has been about inclusion from the very beginning, and we strive to provide a workplace where everyone belongs.
Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.
Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.
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Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed’s one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale and provide exceptional customer experiences.
The cloud solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financing and connection to supplier networks.
Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality and golf businesses in over 100 countries.
