Cloud Data Developer - Databricks

The Opportunity JOB DESCRIPTION

At Canadian Natural, we are proud to be a leader in Canada’s energy industry. Join us and help drive innovation and long-term value through integrity, teamwork, and a passion for doing things right.

Make your mark while you grow your career! Canadian Natural is seeking an experienced

Data Developer

to play a key role in advancing our enterprise

Databricks Lakehouse platform

. This role will replace a departing senior data developer and will provide technical leadership across the design, development, and operation of scalable data pipelines and curated data products supporting analytics, business intelligence, and data science.

You will work closely with Data Analysts, Data Scientists, Business Systems Analysts, and platform teams to deliver

production-grade, cost-efficient, and governed data solutions

. This role sits within the

Enterprise Data & Analytics

team and contributes directly to our goal of enabling CNRL to operate as a data‑driven organization.

- Job location: Calgary, Alberta

- Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts, Some on-call support will be required

- Safety sensitive position: No

- Application deadline: May 13, 2026

Key Accountabilities

- Lead the design and delivery of scalable Databricks data pipelines using Spark, Delta Lake, and PySpark to support analytics, BI, and machine learning use cases.

- Drive Lakehouse architecture and technical direction across data ingestion, transformation, and curation, ensuring production‑grade, scalable data platforms.

- Set technical standards and best practices for batch and streaming data engineering, influencing how data solutions are built across the platform.

- Build and optimize high‑performance, cost‑efficient ETL/ELT pipelines on Databricks, with a strong focus on Spark tuning and workload optimization.

- Implement enterprise‑grade data quality, governance, and security patterns, including Unity Catalog, access controls, and monitoring at scale.

- Serve as a senior technical leader and mentor, collaborating with analytics, data science, and business teams to deliver trusted, high‑impact data products.

What You Bring To The Role

- Post‑secondary degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

- 12+ years of experience in data engineering, with strong hands-on Databricks experience.

- Advanced proficiency in PySpark, Python, and SQL.

- Proven experience building production-grade ETL/ELT pipelines at scale.

- Strong understanding of Lakehouse architectures, Delta Lake, and distributed data processing.

- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred; AWS acceptable).

- Hands-on experience with DevOps / CI/CD for data workloads.

Preferred

- Experience with MLOps workflows and deploying ML workloads in Databricks.

- Familiarity with data integration tools such as HVR, Azure Data Factory, or similar.

- Experience in regulated, enterprise environments.

- Exposure to streaming architectures (e.g., Kafka, Structured Streaming).

What We Offer

- Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses

- May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy

- 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

- Health & Wellness Spending Account

- Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community

- Employee & Family Assistance Program

- Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development

- Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

Check out our

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

to learn more about what we have to offer!

About Us

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Industry Leader:

We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.

Community Investment:

Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

Compensation and Benefits:

We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our People, Our Stories:

Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Check out some of our Employee Testimonials !

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions. While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.