Rackspace Technology – Senior Data Architect – Big Data (AWS) – Canada – Toronto, ON – Ottawa, ON

Company: Rackspace Technology

Location: Toronto, ON – Ottawa, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 26 Apr 2025 01:34:46 GMT

Job description: As a full spectrum AWS integrator, we assist hundreds of companies to realize the value, efficiency, and productivity of the cloud. We take customers on their journey to enable, operate, and innovate using cloud technologies – from migration strategy to operational excellence and immersive transformation.If you like a challenge, you’ll love it here, because we’re solving complex business problems every day, building and promoting great technology solutions that impact our customers’ success. The best part is, we’re committed to you and your growth, both professionally and personally.OverviewAs a Big Data Architect, you are passionate about data and technology solutions, are driven to learn about them and keep up with market evolution. You will play an active role in delivering modern data solutions for clients including data ingestion/data pipeline design and implementation, data warehouse & data lake architectures, cognitive computing and cloud services. You are enthusiastic about all things data, have strong problem-solving and analytical skills, are tech savvy and have a solid understanding of software development.If you get a thrill working with cutting-edge technology and love to help solve customers’ problems, we’d love to hear from you. It’s time to rethink the possible. Are you ready?\nWhat you’ll be doing:

  • Lead, define and implement end-to-end modern data platforms in support of analytics and AI use cases
  • Collaborate with enterprise architects, data architects, ETL developers & engineers, data scientists, and information designers to lead identification and definition of required data structures, formats, pipelines, metadata, and workload orchestration capabilities
  • Address aspects such as data privacy & security, data ingestion & processing, data storage & compute, analytical & operational consumption, data modeling, data virtualization, self-service data preparation & analytics, AI enablement, and API integrations
  • Be the technical liaison between customers and engineering teams
  • Directly collaborate with the sales team to formulate and execute a sales strategy to facilitate the adoption of AWS and big data technologies and help build offerings
  • Be an AWS evangelist by educating a variety of customers on the value of AWS and AWS’s Data services
  • Traveling up to 50% of the time

Qualifications & Experience:

  • 5+ years experience leading engagements from design to implementation of creative data solutions leveraging the latest in Big Data frameworks, supporting on-premise, cloud (Ideally AWS) and hybrid architectures to enable use cases in analytics and AI
  • 5+ years experience architecting solutions for optimal extraction, transformation and loading of data from a wide variety of traditional and non-traditional sources such as structured, unstructured, and semi-structured using SQL, NoSQL and data pipelines for real-time, streaming, batch and on-demand workloads
  • 3+ years experience with analytics/data management strategy formulation, architectural blueprinting, business case development and effort estimation of disruptor based analytics
  • 3+ years working in the cloud or multi-server complex environments. Experience with AWS a requirement.
  • Ability to simplify complex technical concepts into an easy-to-understand non-technical language in order to facilitate, communicate and interact with executives and business stakeholders
  • Experience with Agile development methods in data-oriented projects

Strong candidates will also have some of the following capabilities:

  • Strong SQL, Database, Data Modeling, Data Warehousing and Development skills
  • Strong programming / scripting experience using various languages such as Java, .NET, Python, Scala, Javascript, etc.
  • Experience in Cloud Big Data & Analytics Services on the cloud (AWS preferred ie. S3, Redshift, Athena, EMR, Glue, Quicksigh,, etc.)
  • Experience with Dashboarding and Reporting Tools used in the Industry (Tableau, Qlik, etc.)
  • Experience with industry ETL tools (Informatica, Talend, SSIS, etc.)
  • Have strong people management skills: leading teams, training, onboarding, offboarding, etc.
  • Certifications in architecture, data engineering and development from AWS (Preferred)
  • Subject matter data expertise in Financial Services (Banking, Insurance), Consumer Products (Retail), Energy & Resources, Life Sciences (Healthcare) and Government (Transport, Higher Ed, Social Services) industries
  • Experience with implementation of data security, encryption, PII/PSI legislation, identity and access management across sources and environments
  • Knowledge of software configuration management environments and tools such as JIRA, Git, Jenkins, TFS, Shell, powershell, Bitbucket, etc.

Educational Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or higher in quantitative areas such as Computer Science, Information Management, Big Data & Analytics, or a related field is desired

\n#LI-VM1#LI-Remote#Rackspace#LI-RackspaceAbout Rackspace TechnologyWe are the multicloud solutions experts. We combine our expertise with the world’s leading technologies – across applications, data and security – to deliver end-to-end solutions. We have a proven record of advising customers based on their business challenges, designing solutions that scale, building and managing those solutions, and optimizing returns into the future. Named a best place to work, year after year according to Fortune, Forbes and Glassdoor, we attract and develop world-class talent. Join us on our mission to embrace technology, empower customers and deliver the future.More on Rackspace TechnologyThough we’re all different, Rackers thrive through our connection to a central goal: to be a valued member of a winning team on an inspiring mission. We bring our whole selves to work every day. And we embrace the notion that unique perspectives fuel innovation and enable us to best serve our customers and communities around the globe. We welcome you to apply today and want you to know that we are committed to offering equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, gender reassignment or identity or expression, genetic information, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity status, military or veteran status, nationality, ethnic or national origin, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any legally protected characteristic. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Genesys – Senior Big Data/Java Engineer – Ontario

Company: Genesys

Location: Ontario

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:21:30 GMT

Job description: Genesys empowers organizations of all sizes to improve loyalty and business outcomes by creating the best experiences for their customers and employees. Through Genesys Cloud, the AI-powered Experience Orchestration platform, organizations can accelerate growth by delivering empathetic, personalized experiences at scale to drive customer loyalty, workforce engagement, efficiency and operational improvements.We employ more than 6,000 people across the globe who embrace empathy and cultivate collaboration to succeed. And, while we offer great benefits and perks like larger tech companies, our employees have the independence to make a larger impact on the company and take ownership of their work. Join the team and create the future of customer experience together.Overview:
Join the Genesys Cloud Analytics platform team to build cutting-edge solutions that power data-driven decisions impacting millions of users globally. As a Data Engineer in Canada, you will collaborate with software engineers, product managers, and data scientists to develop, operationalize, and maintain big data products that enhance customer experience. Your work will drive the architecture and performance of our platform, using vast datasets to deliver valuable insights.Key Responsibilities:Develop and deploy highly available, fault-tolerant software to improve Genesys Cloud Analytics platform features, reliability, and performance.Design and maintain scalable big data pipelines on AWS using tools like EMR and Airflow.Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve pain points and advocate for best practices.Partner with cross-functional teams to transform vague requirements into operational tools and services.Architect efficient, scalable solutions for data ingestion, storage, and aggregation to support a variety of applications.Build reusable tooling to enable rapid development of self-service data pipelines for other engineers.Deploy and automate large-scale global systems in AWS, ensuring robust monitoring and reliability.Troubleshoot and resolve production issues in real-time as necessary.What We’re Looking For:Strong engineering background with a focus on designing software systems from scratch.Proficiency in Java, Python, or similar programming languages.Experience working with web-scale data, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructures like AWS.Product-oriented mindset, energized by building highly utilized tools and systems.Expertise in distributed systems, microservices architecture, and big data technologies like Spark and Hadoop.Hands-on experience with data pipeline orchestration tools like Airflow.Knowledge of AWS services and tools for infrastructure automation (CI/CD, scaling, testing).Passion for automation and infrastructure-as-code practices (Packer, Ansible).Technologies We Use:Java and Python for development.AWS for cloud infrastructure.CI/CD for automation, testing, and scaling.Hadoop, Hive, Spark for batch processing.Airflow for orchestration.Druid, DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, Presto, and S3 for data storage and querying.Why Join Us?Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Supplemental to Canada government benefits, ensuring enhanced healthcare for you and your family.Retirement Savings Plan: Generous company contributions to help secure your financial future.Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation and personal time off policies to support work-life balance.Flexible Work Arrangements: Options for remote work and flexible schedules.Learning and Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth.Parental Leave: Paid leave for new parents to support family needs.Wellness Programs and Employee Assistance: Initiatives promoting physical and mental well-being, including access to confidential counseling services.If a Genesys employee referred you, please use the link they sent you to apply.About Genesys:Genesys empowers more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries to improve loyalty and business outcomes by creating the best experiences for their customers and employees. Through Genesys Cloud, the AI-powered Experience Orchestration platform, Genesys delivers the future of CX to organizations of all sizes so they can provide empathetic, personalized experience at scale. As the trusted platform that is born in the cloud, Genesys Cloud helps organizations accelerate growth by enabling them to differentiate with the right customer experience at the right time, while driving stronger workforce engagement, efficiency and operational improvements. Visit .Reasonable Accommodations:If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you or someone you know may reach out to HR@genesys.com. You can expect a response from someone within 24-48 hours. To ensure we set you up with the best reasonable accommodation, please provide them the following information: first and last name, country of residence, the job ID(s) or (titles) of the positions you would like to apply, and the specific reasonable accommodation(s) or modification(s) you are requesting.This email is designed to assist job seekers who seek reasonable accommodation for the application process. Messages sent for non-accommodation-related issues, such as following up on an application or submitting a resume, may not receive a response.Genesys is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, national origin, genetics, disability, military and veteran status, and other protected characteristics.Please note that recruiters will never ask for sensitive personal or financial information during the application phase.

Big Country Equipment Repair – Heavy Equipment Technician (Drills) – Ontario

Company: Big Country Equipment Repair

Location: Ontario

Expected salary:

Job date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 07:42:23 GMT

Job description: Location: Ontario
Base Rate: $62.50/hr.
OT: 4 hours daily paid out at $93.75/hr.
Schedule: 14X14 – 12-hour days
Night Shift Premium: $1.25/hr.
Accommodations: Camp Provided
Flights Paid: Yes, fly into the location from any major airport in Canada
Tools Provided: Yes, you will be working out of brand-new fully tooled service trucks
Travel Time: Paid to and from the site daily and at each end of your setAbout UsBig Country Equipment is a BC-based heavy equipment service repair company that works with resource-based customers in the construction, forestry, mining, and oil and gas sectors in Western Canada. Since our founding in 2017, we have grown rapidly from a one-truck operation to over 100 employees and a fleet of more than 30 fully equipped service trucks, providing 24/7 support to customers throughout Western Canada.We are looking for skilled and career-minded Drill Mechanics to join our team. This position is based at multiple locations across Canada., primarily servicing surface drills used in open-pit mining operations.Duties and Responsibilities

  • Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair surface drills and related heavy equipment used in mining and construction.
  • Perform maintenance and repairs on hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical. systems on rotary, percussion, and DTH (Down the Hole) surface drills.
  • Conduct transmission, drive-train, and engine repairs, including replacing components and performing system diagnostics.
  • Utilize computerized and other testing equipment to determine faults and necessary repairs.
  • Read and interpret service manuals, work orders, and schematics to determine required procedures.
  • Carry out both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair tasks.
  • Perform preventative maintenance to maximize equipment uptime and minimize breakdowns.
  • Ensure proper documentation of service work, including detailed reports on repairs performed.
  • Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work area.
  • Collaborate with site supervisors, mechanics, and other team members to ensure operational efficiency.

Job RequirementsExperience & Certifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years of recent experience as a Drill Mechanic, preferably working out of a service truck in mining or heavy construction environments.
  • Journeyman Heavy Duty Off-Road Technician or equivalent certification required.
  • Experience with off-road mobile mining and construction equipment with varied brands and models will be considered an asset.
  • Red Seal certification required.
  • Strong experience with surface drill brands such as Epiroc, Sandvik, Atlas Copco, Komatsu, and Caterpillar,
  • Extensive knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems on surface drills.
  • Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics to troubleshoot complex issues.

Technical Skills:

  • Solid experience diagnosing and troubleshooting surface drill components.
  • Strong electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair skills.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Must be able to work professionally with co-workers and customers.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

  • Must be willing to work in an alcohol and drug-free camp environment.
  • Physically fit – ability to lift 50 lbs. comfortably.
  • Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions and environments.
  • Comfortable working long shifts in remote locations.

All Successful Candidates Must:

  • Be proficient in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Have a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
  • Pass a Criminal Record Check.
  • Provide a clean 5-year driver’s abstract.
  • Pass an 8-panel drug test (including marijuana) and an alcohol breath test.
  • Not be seeking sub-contractor roles (we are not offering sub-contractor opportunities at this time).

We want to thank everyone for applying, however, only applicants that possess the required knowledge and experience will be contacted for an interview.

SAP – SAP iXp Intern – Big Data Systems Developer – Waterloo, ON

Company: SAP

Location: Waterloo, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 23:54:27 GMT

Job description: We help the world run betterAt SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.About the SAP Internship Experience ProgramThe SAP Internship Experience Program is SAP’s global, strategic, paid internship program that provides university students with opportunities to find purpose in their careers.Three reasons to intern at SAP

  • Culture of collaboration: meet with mentors, make new friends across the globe and create a thriving personal network.
  • Project-driven experience: gain cross-functional skills from our virtual and in-person learning sessions, diverse subject matter experts, and project deliverables.
  • Gain visibility: with SAP Internship Experience Program in your title, you’ll have a global network of SAP leaders, entrepreneurs and career development opportunities at your fingertips.

What you’ll doPosition Title: SAP iXp Intern – Big Data Systems DeveloperLocation: Waterloo, ONExpected start date to end date: May 05, 2025 – August 29, 2025
Work hours: 40 hours per week desired

  • Prototype new features using a variety of languages and tools
  • Learn about databases and big data
  • Gain experience using cloud technologies like Python, Go, Kubernetes, and Docker
  • Contribute to the early development of a new software product
  • Be mentored by skilled developers who want to help you succeed

What you bringWe’re looking for someone who takes initiative, perseveres, and stays curious. You like to work on meaningful innovative projects and are energized by lifelong learning.Successful applicants will have an exceptional ability to learn and the motivation to excel in software design, implementation, and testing.The following qualifications are required:

  • Strong programming skills in Python
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Overall average of at least 85%
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

The following are not required but would be valuable:

  • Knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts
  • Knowledge of Go or Scala
  • Knowledge of Spark or Kubernetes
  • Work experience at a software development company
  • Software design experience
  • Significant hobby programming

Meet your teamSAP is a world leader in Database and Data Analytics technologies and provides cloud-based services that are used by the world’s largest enterprises. Our team is responsible for developing cloud-focused solutions to the unique challenges of data management in the evolving landscape of big data.Join us in prototyping solutions to make it easier for our customers to find and understand their data in the cloud. You will figure out how various storage systems in big data fit together and make connections while maintaining data security and performance. You’ll primarily be coding in Python but may also work with C++ and Scala, as well as a variety of cloud technologies including Kubernetes and Spark. Our product is still young; there is lots to do, and there will be many chances for you to shape the future with your talent and ideas.If you are excited about building new systems to solve real world problems, then this is the job for you. We aim to give students a broad software development experience and the freedom to exercise creativity and judgement in a supportive environment. Strong mentorship is big part of our culture.Come share your talent with us. We can’t wait to work with you.Bring out your bestSAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.We win with inclusionSAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: .For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the hourly base salary rate range applicable for the posted role. The targeted range for this position is 18.00 – 40.00 CAD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidates will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. SAP offers limited benefits for employees hired into hourly or like roles subject to appliable plan/policy terms. A summary of benefits and eligibility requirements can be found by clicking this link: .Due to the nature of the role, which involves global interactions with SAP entities, as well as with employees and stakeholders in Canada, functional proficiency in English is required for positions based in the Quebec.Requisition ID: 415366 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 – 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Limited Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid

SAP – SAP iXp Intern – Big Data Systems Developer – Waterloo, ON

Company: SAP

Location: Waterloo, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 11 Jan 2025 08:56:57 GMT

Job description: We help the world run betterAt SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.About the SAP Internship Experience ProgramThe SAP Internship Experience Program is SAP’s global, strategic, paid internship program that provides university students with opportunities to find purpose in their careers.Three reasons to intern at SAP

  • Culture of collaboration: meet with mentors, make new friends across the globe and create a thriving personal network.
  • Project-driven experience: gain cross-functional skills from our virtual and in-person learning sessions, diverse subject matter experts, and project deliverables.
  • Gain visibility: with SAP Internship Experience Program in your title, you’ll have a global network of SAP leaders, entrepreneurs and career development opportunities at your fingertips.

What you’ll doPosition Title: SAP iXp Intern – Big Data Systems DeveloperLocation: Waterloo, ONExpected start date to end date: May 05, 2025 – August 29, 2025
Work hours: 40 hours per week desired

  • Prototype new features using a variety of languages and tools
  • Learn about databases and big data
  • Gain experience using cloud technologies like Python, Go, Kubernetes, and Docker
  • Contribute to the early development of a new software product
  • Be mentored by skilled developers who want to help you succeed

What you bringWe’re looking for someone who takes initiative, perseveres, and stays curious. You like to work on meaningful innovative projects and are energized by lifelong learning.Successful applicants will have an exceptional ability to learn and the motivation to excel in software design, implementation, and testing.The following qualifications are required:

  • Strong programming skills in Python
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Overall average of at least 85%
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

The following are not required but would be valuable:

  • Knowledge of SQL and relational database concepts
  • Knowledge of Go or Scala
  • Knowledge of Spark or Kubernetes
  • Work experience at a software development company
  • Software design experience
  • Significant hobby programming

Meet your teamSAP is a world leader in Database and Data Analytics technologies and provides cloud-based services that are used by the world’s largest enterprises. Our team is responsible for developing cloud-focused solutions to the unique challenges of data management in the evolving landscape of big data.Join us in prototyping solutions to make it easier for our customers to find and understand their data in the cloud. You will figure out how various storage systems in big data fit together and make connections while maintaining data security and performance. You’ll primarily be coding in Python but may also work with C++ and Scala, as well as a variety of cloud technologies including Kubernetes and Spark. Our product is still young; there is lots to do, and there will be many chances for you to shape the future with your talent and ideas.If you are excited about building new systems to solve real world problems, then this is the job for you. We aim to give students a broad software development experience and the freedom to exercise creativity and judgement in a supportive environment. Strong mentorship is big part of our culture.Come share your talent with us. We can’t wait to work with you.Bring out your bestSAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.We win with inclusionSAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: .For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.SAP believes the value of pay transparency contributes towards an honest and supportive culture and is a significant step toward demonstrating SAP’s commitment to pay equity. SAP provides the hourly base salary rate range applicable for the posted role. The targeted range for this position is 18.00 – 40.00 CAD. The actual amount to be offered to the successful candidates will be within that range, dependent upon the key aspects of each case which may include education, skills, experience, scope of the role, location, etc. as determined through the selection process. SAP offers limited benefits for employees hired into hourly or like roles subject to appliable plan/policy terms. A summary of benefits and eligibility requirements can be found by clicking this link: .Due to the nature of the role, which involves global interactions with SAP entities, as well as with employees and stakeholders in Canada, functional proficiency in English is required for positions based in the Quebec.Requisition ID: 415366 | Work Area: Software-Design and Development | Expected Travel: 0 – 10% | Career Status: Student | Employment Type: Limited Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-HybridRequisition ID: 415366Posted Date: Jan 9, 2025Work Area: Software-Design and DevelopmentCareer Status: StudentEmployment Type: Limited Full TimeExpected Travel: 0 – 10%Location:Waterloo, ON, CA, N2L6R2Job alert

Amazon – SDEII – ML + Big Data, Measurement and Data Science – Toronto, ON

Company: Amazon

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:17:46 GMT

Job description: DESCRIPTIONAre you excited about operating at Internet scale? Inventing how ads performance is measured in the online retail world? Growing and learning from the world class engineers? If so, we want to hear from you!Key job responsibilities
You will be responsible for designing and developing software products that will provide measurement data to a wide set of users across all of Amazon’s advertising suite. You will be able to demonstrate a variety of architectural approaches and design patterns and have a demonstrated competence in designing maintainable and scalable software written in a high-level language. You will show your ability to adapt to changing technical environments and devise creative solutions to vexing software problems. You will encounter some of the toughest and most inspiring technical challenges of your career as you build petabyte-scale services, invent new big data paradigms, and scale for extreme growth.A day in the life
We enable advertisers to optimize ad spend and allocate budgets effectively by providing accurate, actionable and timely conversion measurement for all Amazon ad products. We use a combination of deterministic techniques to produce the estimates that are fastest in the industry without compromising quality. We apply the latest AWS big data on over 50 billion new events per day, operating petabyte size clusters. We constantly invent on our cutting-edge event-driven architectures to stay ahead of growing scale.About the team
This team defines and produces the metrics used by advertisers to analyze the performance of their investment in ads. The charter of this team is focused on applications responsible for computing and distributing estimated conversions. We work with a variety of systems and languages: combining AWS services like EMR, Kinesis and AWS Batch, with open source technologies such as Spark, Presto.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS– 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
– 2+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
– Experience programming with at least one software programming languagePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS– 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
– Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalentAmazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you would like to request an accommodation, please notify your Recruiter.

– User Interface (UI) Artist: Big Blue Bubble – London, ON

Company:

Location: London, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 08:02:00 GMT

Job description: Please apply on our website:As a UI Artist you will have the opportunity to work with production teams on game projects to establish the UI style for our games, assist in the design of new features, and create UI assets, motion graphics and UI animation.Here are the things you can expect from this position:

  • Collaborate with Game Designers, Programmers and Art Leads to define UI/UX product goals and strategize ways to achieve them throughout the design and development process of a game.
  • Ensure UI delivers an interactive and polished gameplay experience.
  • Create high quality art assets to be used in game.
  • Maintain UI architecture, file-naming, and file-preparation conventions and procedures that provide consistency with respect to UI/UX development.
  • Create front end flow design, menu hierarchy design and layout.
  • Keep up-to-date with current technologies in the digital illustration and game industries.

To be an effective team member, you will have:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Interactive Media, Illustration, Graphic Design, or related field.
  • Academic experience with UI for an interactive interface with a good understanding of UX flow and function design.
  • An artistic background demonstrating creativity, versatility and technical ability.
  • Excellent Photoshop skills.
  • Strong Iconography skills.
  • Unity or Unreal experience would be considered an asset.

You also have the following attributes:

  • Self-directed.
  • A clear communicator.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Comfortable working in a team.
  • Enthusiastic about gaming culture.

We know the above list is a lot. You don’t have to fill every single point. We each bring our own respective strengths to the table. Let us know which of the above is you and get in touch with us now to explore the opportunity further!Big Blue Bubble is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from queer, transgender, Indigenous, BIPOC, d/Deaf and disabled applicants. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments – if you require accommodations at any point in the application or recruitment process please submit them in confidence to .What makes our studio so exceptional:

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule providing a mix of in-office and remote work days.
  • Inclusive studio culture that fosters strong collaboration and support amongst its team members.
  • Smaller scope projects which provide multifaceted opportunities to build skills and try new things.
  • Strong focus on work-life balance with minimal overtime.
  • In-office barista and full kitchen to host daily popcorn, ice cream days and food events.
  • Unique and frequent team-building and social events (pi day, office olympics, escape rooms, gaming tournaments, movie days and so much more).
  • Gaming consoles and other in-office equipment (arcade machine, devices and massage chair).
  • Paid game fund, so you can continue to expand your industry knowledge.
  • Comprehensive benefits package and annual bonuses.
  • Paid time off, sick days, wedding leave, and baby leave.
  • Focus on giving back to our community through events such as Extra Life.
  • Variety of internship placements where students quickly see the impact of their work.
  • Part of the EG7 global gaming cooperative that is comprised of several companies that specialize in video game entertainment such as Daybreak Games, Piranha Games, Toadman Studios, Petrol, and Fireshine Games.

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Big Blue Bubble would never ask an applicant for their social insurance number, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. We would also never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an employment offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview.To learn more about Big Blue Bubble, .

– User Experience (UX) Designer: Big Blue Bubble – London, ON

Company:

Location: London, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:27:05 GMT

Job description: Please apply on our website –Are you a UX Designer who enjoys solving complex problems and approaches them with systematic thinking, understanding of player motivations, and rigor? Are you looking for a position where you can play a major part in the player experience of the video games we create? If this describes you, please get in touch with us to talk about the position of UX Designer at Big Blue Bubble.Here are the things you can expect from this position:

  • Translate high-level gameplay ideas into visual functional UI designs.
  • Define usability strategies.
  • Create user experience specifications, mockups, and prototypes.
  • Create front-end flow design and layout.
  • Create menu hierarchy design and layout.
  • Maintain UI architecture, file-naming, and file-preparation conventions and procedures that provide consistency with respect to UI/UX development.

To be an effective team member, you will have:

  • Strong experience with mobile games, console games, PC games, mobile technologies, and social media. This is critical to be successful in this role.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in graphic design, UX, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Academic experience with UI/UX with a good understanding of UI/UX flow and function design.
  • Strong user research and usability testing skills.
  • Artistic background or programming background.
  • Excellent skills in visual design software, like Photoshop and Figma.
  • Strong Iconography skills.
  • The ability to lay out complex information in an easy-to-understand manner.
  • Excellent gameplay skills.

Other preferable skills include:

  • Experience scripting in C#.
  • Knowledge of Unity.

You also have the following attributes:

  • Self-directed.
  • Collaborative.
  • A clear communicator.

We know the above list is a lot. You don’t have to fill every single point. We each bring our own respective strengths to the table. Let us know which of the above is you and get in touch with us now to explore the opportunity further!Big Blue Bubble is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from queer, transgender, Indigenous, BIPOC, d/Deaf and disabled applicants. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments – if you require accommodations at any point in the application or recruitment process please submit them in confidence to careers@bigbluebubble.com.What makes our studio so exceptional:

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule providing a mix of in-office and remote work days.
  • Inclusive studio culture that fosters strong collaboration and support amongst its team members.
  • Smaller scope projects which provide multifaceted opportunities to build skills and try new things.
  • Strong focus on work-life balance with minimal overtime.
  • In-office barista and full kitchen to host daily popcorn, ice cream days and food events.
  • Unique and frequent team-building and social events (pi day, office olympics, escape rooms, gaming tournaments, movie days and so much more).
  • Gaming consoles and other in-office equipment (arcade machine, devices and massage chair).
  • Paid game fund, so you can continue to expand your industry knowledge.
  • Comprehensive benefits package and annual bonuses.
  • Paid time off, sick days, wedding leave, and baby leave.
  • Focus on giving back to our community through events such as Extra Life.
  • Variety of internship placements where students quickly see the impact of their work.
  • Part of the EG7 global gaming cooperative that is comprised of several companies that specialize in video game entertainment such as Daybreak Games, Piranha Games, Toadman Studios, Petrol, and Fireshine Games.

Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities
Big Blue Bubble would never ask an applicant for their social insurance number, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. We would also never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an employment offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview.To learn more about Big Blue Bubble, .

– Game Designer: Big Blue Bubble – London, ON

Company:

Location: London, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 07:03:55 GMT

Job description: Please apply on our website:We are looking for a Game Designer who is responsible for the game’s vision, and is experienced in all aspects of game design including but not limited to designing and planning systems, features, mechanics and game content. This person must also have advanced skills in balancing game pacing and in-game economies to ensure and optimize long-term player retention, customer acquisition and monetization.To be an effective team member, you will have:

  • Four (4) plus years game industry experience of which one (1) year has been in a Game Designer-level capacity.
  • Shipped a minimum of 1 title in a Game Designer capacity.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Proven ability to document and communicate design ideas.
  • Experience using Confluence and Jira, preferred.
  • Background in Art, Design, or Programming, preferred.

You also have the following attributes and skills:

  • Enjoy playing a wide variety of game genres.
  • Remain updated on current trends and game design strategies.

We know the above list is a lot. You don’t have to fill every single point. We each bring our own respective strengths to the table. Let us know which of the above is you and get in touch with us now to explore the opportunity further!Big Blue Bubble is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from queer, transgender, Indigenous, BIPOC, d/Deaf and disabled applicants. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments – if you require accommodations at any point in the application or recruitment process please submit them in confidence to .What makes our studio so exceptional:

  • Flexible hybrid work schedule providing a mix of in-office and remote work days.
  • Inclusive studio culture that fosters strong collaboration and support amongst its team members.
  • Smaller scope projects which provide multifaceted opportunities to build skills and try new things.
  • Strong focus on work-life balance with minimal overtime.
  • In-office barista and full kitchen to host daily popcorn, ice cream days and food events.
  • Unique and frequent team-building and social events (pi day, office olympics, escape rooms, gaming tournaments, movie days and so much more).
  • Gaming consoles and other in-office equipment (arcade machine, devices and massage chair).
  • Paid game fund, so you can continue to expand your industry knowledge.
  • Comprehensive benefits package and annual bonuses.
  • Paid time off, sick days, wedding leave, and baby leave.
  • Focus on giving back to our community through events such as Extra Life.
  • Variety of internship placements where students quickly see the impact of their work.
  • Part of the EG7 global gaming cooperative that is comprised of several companies that specialize in video game entertainment such as Daybreak Games, Piranha Games, Toadman Studios, Petrol, and Fireshine Games.

Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities
Big Blue Bubble would never ask an applicant for their social insurance number, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. We would also never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an employment offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview.To learn more about Big Blue Bubble, .