Data Architect PDA/DA (Project Management)

Location: Ottawa, Canada

In fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

For decades, Ottawa has been a global technology leader. Today, Canada's capital holds one of the brightest and most diverse technological ecosystems in North America. Voted as Canada's best place to live 2017 by Maclean's, Ottawa offers a low cost of living with a high quality of life. The Thales Ottawa office has been a major supplier and long-term trusted partner to DND, enabling the Canadian Armed Forces and the Canadian Coast Guard to achieve mission success.

Ottawa, ON., (CAN.), Hybrid

Thales requires a Data Architect is to shape the technical policy and strategic plan are well-defined and understood by stakeholders within Thales' Digital Twin product suite, in line with the business objectives, and implemented accordingly.

As a Data Architect, your primary responsibility will be to design and secure data architectures that ensure the integrity, confidentiality and accessibility of data sourced across multiple platforms and published within a Digital Twin. You will oversee the development of data pipelines and ensure smooth data integration between systems, contributing to the organization's ability to make data-driven decisions while maintaining the highest standards of data security and governance.

You are ready to lead the definition, evolution and design of mission critical systems. You are ready to build professional teams from external partners and internal resources. You can communicate technical solutions to all audiences. You are ready to earn the trust of critical systems operators.

• Data Architecture and Product Design:
  • Design and maintain a scalable, data product and architecture that meets business goals while ensuring security, compliance, and performance.
  • Document the structure, integration, and flow of data between systems, applications, and services, ensuring all components work together seamlessly.
  • Contributing to the Technology & Innovation strategy by eliciting needs from the business lines, and aligning with the Thales Group's initiatives
• Data Integration & Pipeline Management:
  • Collaborate with the project team to integrate data from various sources, ensuring data is accessible, accurate, and aligned with business objectives.
  • Lead the design, development, and optimization of data pipelines to ensure smooth and efficient data flow across different platforms and systems.
• Technology & Tool Selection:
  • Work with critical system operators to capture key value and pain points
  • Evaluate and select tools, technologies, and platforms for building and optimizing data pipelines, ensuring alignment with long-term scalability, performance, and security needs.
  • Stay informed on emerging trends and technologies in data integration, architecture, and governance to keep systems adaptable and future-proof.
• System Security, Monitoring, & Optimization:
  • Develop frameworks for continuous monitoring and optimization of data systems and pipelines, ensuring performance, reliability, and security.
  • Ensure monitoring tools and dashboards are in place to track the health and performance of data systems, proactively identifying and addressing issues.

• Undergraduate degree in software engineering, computer science or related field.
• Strong experience in data architecture, data modeling, data integration, and the design of data pipelines.
• Expertise in cloud-based platforms, data management, and enterprise application integration.
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration with different stakeholders such as IT, Innovation, and data teams to align data solutions with business objectives.
• Ability to stay current with the latest trends in data system architecture and integration technologies, applying them to solve complex data challenges.

If you're excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in modern tools and technologies for data integration, pipeline management, and system performance monitoring.
• Architecture frameworks (e.g., DNDAF, TOGAF, DoDAF, NAF).
• Experience with military (ideally Navy).
• Experience with enterprise systems / ERPs such as SAP, IBM Maximo.
• Experience with artificial intelligence techniques and toolsets.

Special Position Requirements

þ Travel: Occasional travels to the East or West Coast

What We Offer

* Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

* Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

* Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

* Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.

* Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

* Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

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The reference Total Target Compensation(TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following: 

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave. 

• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.