Chief Data Engineering Developer

National Bank of Canada; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Employee and family assistance program

Preferential banking services

Involvement in community initiatives

Telemedicine service

Virtual sleep clinic

Job summary

National Bank of Canada seeks a Chief Data Engineering Developer to lead data engineering across the Analytics and Data team. You will architect data solutions, optimize processing pipelines, and guide data governance and DevOps practices.

You will partner with architecture, governance, and business teams to ensure scalable, high-quality data platforms. A strong focus on performance, automation, and mentoring comes with this role in a hybrid Montreal setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or data engineering required.
• 5+ years of relevant data engineering experience.
• Strong SQL and complex query optimization.
• Solid Python development experience.
• Experience with cloud data platforms, especially Snowflake.
• Data modeling experience (Data Vault preferred).
• Familiarity with CI/CD, DevOps, and data governance practices.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, and evolution of data solutions.
• Advise partners on best data engineering practices and tech choices.
• Develop and optimize data processing workflows and pipelines.
• Conduct technical reviews and resolve data, performance, or integration issues.
• Collaborate with architecture, governance, and partner teams on scalable data solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data modeling

CI/CD

DevOps

Data governance

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or data engineering

Tools

Snowflake

Job description

A career as a Chief Data Engineering Developer on the Analytics and Data team at National Bank means acting as a data engineering expert. In this role, you will have a direct impact on how the organization leverages and evolves its data through your expertise in data solution development, analytical processing architecture, and technical leadership.

Your role

• Support teams in the design, development, and evolution of solutions that expose, transform, and maximize the value of data.
• Advise partners and development teams on best practices, technology choices, and data engineering approaches that best meet business needs.
• Develop and optimize data processing workflows, pipelines, and components to ensure solution performance, quality, and sustainability.
• Conduct technical reviews and contribute to resolving complex issues related to data, performance, or integration.
• Collaborate with architecture, data governance, and technology partner teams to ensure a consistent and scalable vision for solutions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, development automation, and knowledge sharing initiatives to increase team autonomy.

Your team

The Analytics, Data and Digital Vice-Presidency is made up of specialists who work in an agile, proactive, and collaborative environment to maximize the value of data, support digital transformation, and generate sustainable impact across the organization.

Within the Analytics and Data sector, you will be part of a large multidisciplinary team responsible for the development and evolution of the Horizon platform, reporting to the Senior Director, Governance and Enablement. Our team stands out for its strong collaboration, value-driven mindset, and strategic role in democratizing data across the organization.

We strive to offer maximum flexibility to support your quality of life. This includes a hybrid work environment as well as a flexible and adaptable schedule.

The Bank values continuous learning and internal mobility. Our personalized training programs, based on hands-on learning, help you master your craft and develop new areas of expertise. Resources such as the Data Academy, language training, the Harvard Learning Center, and coaching and mentoring opportunities are available to you at all times.

Prerequisites

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in information technology, data engineering, or a related field, and have a minimum of five years of relevant experience.
• Possess significant experience in data engineering and the development of analytical solutions.
• Demonstrate strong expertise in SQL and the optimization of complex queries in large-scale data environments.
• Demonstrate solid experience in Python development.
• Work with cloud-based data platforms, particularly Snowflake
• Possess Data modélisation experience, like Data Vault.
• Apply modern engineering practices, including CI/CD, DevOps, and ideally data governance principles.

Languages: French

Required skills: Big Data, Cloud Computing, Data Architecture, Data Cleansing, Data Conversion, Data Modeling, Data pipeline, Data Structures, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Diversity & Inclusion, Incident Management, Initiative, Learning Agility, Resiliency, Software Development Life Cycle, Teamwork, Technical Documentation

Your benefits

• Health and wellness program, including many options
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and family assistance program
• Preferential banking services
• Involvement in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

We have an offer that keeps up with trends as well as your needs and those of your family.

Our dynamic work environments and cutting-edge collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We value employees’ ideas. Whether through our surveys or programs, regular feedback and ongoing communication are encouraged.

Making a bold move in a people-first environment

We’re a bank on a human scale that stands out for its courage, entrepreneurial culture, and passion for people. Our mission is to have a positive impact on people’s lives. Our core values of partnership, agility, and empowerment inspire us, and inclusion is central to our commitments. We aim, wherever possible, to provide a barrier-free and accessible environment to all employees.

We strive to provide accessibility measures throughout the recruitment process within the limits of our available resources. If you require accommodations, feel free to let us know during our initial conversations. We welcome all candidates! What can you bring to our team?

Join us!