Senior Data Platform Engineer – Cloud & GenAI Enablement – AIRLHV

Job Summary

NavitasPartners is hiring a Senior Data Platform Engineer – Cloud & GenAI Enablement for a remote/hybrid role based in Brampton, Peel region, Canada. This contract/full‑time position offers a fixed annual salary of $83,200 and focuses on building scalable cloud data platforms for AI/ML and Generative AI workloads.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain cloud‑native data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Azure Synapse, AWS Redshift) that support high‑performance analytics and AI pipelines.
• Implement data ingestion, transformation, and orchestration workflows using tools such as dbt, Airflow, or Azure Data Factory.
• Enable GenAI initiatives by creating feature stores, model‑ready datasets, and real‑time data feeds.
• Collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust data solutions.
• Ensure data security, governance, and compliance across multi‑cloud environments.
• Optimize performance, cost, and scalability of data pipelines and storage.
• Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and contribute to best‑practice documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience building and operating cloud data platforms.
• Strong proficiency with SQL, Python/Scala, and modern data engineering frameworks.
• Experience with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data services.
• Knowledge of AI/ML data requirements and familiarity with GenAI concepts.
• Expertise in data modeling, ETL/ELT design, and data warehousing.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

• Certifications such as AWS Certified Data Analytics, Azure Data Engineer, or Google Professional Data Engineer.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with data governance tools (Collibra, Alation) and security frameworks.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual salary: $83,200 (fixed). The role offers flexible remote/hybrid work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and access to cutting‑edge AI technologies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this position remote or on‑site?

The role is remote/hybrid, allowing you to work from Brampton or any location within the US/Canada while collaborating with the team.

What cloud platforms will I work with?

You will work with major cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, and GCP, focusing on their data services like Snowflake, Redshift, Synapse, and related tools.

Do I need prior GenAI experience?

While deep GenAI expertise is not required, a solid understanding of AI/ML data pipelines and experience enabling data for AI projects is essential.