Junior Data Architect

Vancouver, BC (Remote)

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Terramera

Terramera—which means "Our Earth"— is a Vancouver-based sustainable agriculture cleantech company using green chemistry, machine learning and AI technologies. We use technology to unlock the power in nature so we can live healthy, make clean...

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FULL-TIME PERMANENT POSITION 

 

OVERVIEW 

Terramera is actively seeking a Junior Data Architect to join our Green Chemistry Solutions team to help maintain a comprehensive scientific data management framework for Terramera’s product discovery and product development pipeline. 

The successful candidate will support a cross-disciplinary team of data scientists and software/machine learning engineers to capture and analyze a wide variety of scientific data derived from our experimental, imaging and computational chemistry platforms. 

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS 

Reporting to Senior Data Architect, you will work closely with data scientists, computational chemists, ML and software engineers. You will also interface with research chemists and biologists in our experimental teams and work with IT on security and HPC/cloud computing-related tasks. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES 

  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications, including data streams, integrations, transformations, databases, and data warehouses 
  • Maintain a system for flexible access by diverse human and machine-based applications 
  • In collaboration with scientists and engineers, develop principles and standards for smooth flows between data generation, processing and application technologies 
  • Work with experimental science and computational chemistry/machine learning teams to implement the data management framework 
  • Work with software engineering to develop user-friendly interfaces for data collection and analysis 
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and utilize opportunities to leverage them 
  • Document entire system and develop training materials for users 
  • Performs other related duties and tasks as required 

REQUIREMENTS 

  • Post-secondary degree in information technology, computer engineering, computer science or related fields 
  • 3+ years’ experience in data analytics or data architecture roles 
  • Experience working with a variety of different database technologies (e.g. Postgres, MSSQL, SQLite, etc.) 
  • Experience working in a cross-functional environment with experts from different domains 
  • Knowledge of requirements for software engineering for applications integration 
  • Practical experience using Agile project management frameworks 

ASSETS 

  • Familiarity with standards and guidelines for enterprise architecture (TOGAF and Zachman frameworks) 
  • Knowledge of scientific digital data acquisition technologies and scientific data analysis methods 
  • Experience working in chemical formulation development and/or agricultural crop protection R&D is an asset 
  • Experience designing data management and analysis systems for research scientists is an asset 
  • Experience leading data systems implementation and change management processes is an asset 

QUALITIES WE’RE LOOKING FOR 

  • Self-starter, self-motivated, collaborative, flexible and open-minded 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to provide clear and actionable recommendations in the presence of incomplete or uncertain information 
  • Able to demonstrate and inspire commitment to continuous improvement and continuing education 
  • Able to align technology with business goals, including quantifying and documenting technology value propositions and real value delivered 
  • Able to communicate complex information to a variety of internal and external stakeholders 

LOCATION 

  • Vancouver, BC (Remote work available) 

WHO WE ARE 

Terramera is an AgTech company transforming how we grow food and the economics of agriculture by simulating complex systems and the interactions of molecules and taking learnings from and to the field. The company provides solutions to the agricultural industry to reduce the use of synthetic pesticides, increase crop resiliency, predictability and quality, support regenerative agronomy and measure the carbon sequestered through regenerative agriculture. Terramera is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with integrated operations that include research labs, automated plant growth facilities and a robotics workshop, and has more than 200 patents in its IP portfolio. 

Our success begins with our people. We’re looking for A-Players who are passionate about making a difference as we are and thrive in environments that are dynamic, challenging and rewarding. Join our movement, as we set a new standard and change the world together as a highly dedicated, innovative, future-focused and solutions-oriented team. 

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For more information on Terramera, please visit our website at www.terramera.com 

Terramera is committed to a diverse workforce and we are an equal opportunity employer. As we make serious efforts to learn more about how we can increase diversity in our candidate pool, we invite you to voluntarily provide demographic information in a confidential survey at the end of this application.

Providing this information is optional. It will not be used in the hiring process, and has no effect on your opportunity for employment.

APPLICATION DEADLINE 

  • Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.  

Tags: Agile Chemistry Computer Science Data analysis Data Analytics Data management Economics Engineering HPC Machine Learning MS SQL PostgreSQL R R&D Research Robotics Security

Perks/benefits: Career development Flex hours

Regions: Remote/Anywhere North America
Country: Canada
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