Ciena · 1 day ago
Data Architect
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
CAD$104K/yr - CAD$166K/yr
7+ years expCiena is a global leader in high-speed connectivity with a commitment to a people-first approach. As a Data Architect, you will research, develop, test, and deploy data pipelines while collaborating with data scientists and developers to drive AI integration across Ciena's portfolio.
CollaborationDeliverySoftwareTelecommunications
Hiring Manager
Jensa Donnelly, RPR, AIRS CSSR
Responsibilities
Designing and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient data architectures aligned with business objectives and technical requirements
Developing and maintaining conceptual, logical, and physical data models to support organizational needs
Collaborating with IT teams, solution architects, ETL developers, and database administrators for seamless data system integration
Evaluating and selecting appropriate data storage and management technologies, including relational databases, NoSQL systems, and data lakes
Establishing and enforcing data governance policies to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance
Defining metadata management practices for consistent documentation and lineage tracking
Monitoring data usage, ensuring regulatory compliance, and resolving data quality issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree (preferred) in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Physics, or a related field
7+ years of professional experience in data architecture, database design, or enterprise information management
3+ years in data stewardship, governance, or business intelligence roles
Proven expertise in designing enterprise data models and implementing data quality frameworks
Proficiency with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and cloud-native data services
Experience building tools leveraging LLMs and deploying machine learning models
Strong knowledge of data structures, data modeling, and software architecture
Excellent statistical, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a passion for innovation
Preferred
Strong knowledge of SQL and relational database design principles
Familiarity with master data management systems and data catalog tools (Collibra, Alation, etc.)
Experience with big data technologies (Databricks, Spark, Hadoop) and modern data architectures
Proficiency in programming languages and architecting web-based applications using Scala or Java and REST APIs
Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, and Linux-based systems
Professional certifications related to data science or machine learning
Telecom networks experience (High-speed networking, LAN, WAN, Wireless), NOCs, TAC, OSS
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company-paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Vacation time
Paid Family Leave
Company
Ciena
Ciena collaborates with customers to unlock the strategic potential of their networks and and change the way they perform and compete.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1997-02-07IPO
1995-12-01Series C
1994-12-01Series B
Leadership Team
Gary Smith
President & CEO
Kevin Kimberlin
Co-Founder
Recent News
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