Chief Developer in Data Engineering

National Bank of Canada; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; 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 Developer in Data Engineering within the Data Strategy team to drive analytical data initiatives, shaping data architecture, pipelines, and governance to enable operations transformation. You will design and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines in cloud environments (AWS, Snowflake), applying SQL and Python for data processing, and collaborating in an agile, proactive culture.

This role emphasizes autonomy, impact, and continuous learning, with a hybrid work model and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with relevant experience in data engineering.
• Experience in ETL/ELT pipeline development, data modeling and architecture.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python for data transformation and analytics.
• Experience with cloud environments and modern data platforms (AWS, Snowflake, Terraform).
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and data governance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the data architecture and data models that support analytical needs.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust data pipelines (ETL and ELT) in cloud environments.
• Develop integrations and automations connecting business applications and data platforms.
• Optimize data processing using SQL and Python for performance and reliability.
• Implement data quality, governance, and control mechanisms to ensure data integrity.
• Influence data strategy and contribute to evolving data infrastructure through engineering practices.

Skills

Data engineering

ETL/ELT pipelines

SQL

Python

Cloud environments

Snowflake

Terraform

Git/GitHub Actions/Bitbucket/Jira

Data architecture

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in a related discipline

Tools

AWS

Snowflake

Terraform

Git

GitHub Actions

Bitbucket

Jira

Job description

A career as
a Chief Developer in Data Engineering within the Data Strategy team in the
Business Performance, Evolution and Processes sector at National Bank means
acting as an analytical data specialist. Leveraging your expertise in data
architecture and modeling, your experience building data pipelines, and your
knowledge of cloud environments, you contribute directly to data enablement and
the transformation of Operations.

Your role

• Define and evolve the data
  architecture and data models that support the sector’s analytical needs.
• Design, develop, and maintain
  robust data pipelines (ETL and ELT) within the Bank’s cloud environments.
• Develop integrations and
  automations that efficiently connect business applications and data
  platforms.
• Optimize data processing using
  SQL and Python to improve solution performance, reliability, and
  efficiency.
• Implement data quality,
  governance, and control mechanisms to ensure data integrity.
• Influence the sector’s data
  strategy and contribute to the evolution of the data infrastructure
  through engineering and automation best practices.

The
Business Performance, Evolution and Processes Vice-Presidency is made up of
specialists who work in an agile, proactive, and collaborative manner to seize
opportunities, stay at the forefront of technology, and continuously improve
processes.

Within the
Business Performance, Evolution and Processes sector, you will be part of the
Data Strategy team, responsible for driving Operations’ enterprise-wide
transformation, and you will report to the Director of Analytics. You will work
closely with passionate data experts to accelerate the delivery of our
strategic initiatives.

Our team
stands out through its data engineering expertise, collaborative mindset, and
commitment to high-quality delivery. We aim to provide maximum flexibility to
support your quality of life through a hybrid work environment and a flexible,
adaptable schedule.

The Bank
values continuous development and internal mobility. Our personalized training
programs, based on learning through action, enable you to master your
profession and develop new areas of expertise. Tools such as the Data Academy,
language training, the Harvard Learning Center, as well as coaching and
mentoring opportunities are always available to you.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related
  field and five years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree in a
  related discipline and three years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience in data
  engineering, including ETL and ELT pipeline development, large-scale data
  management, data modeling (Data Vault and dimensional modeling), and data
  architecture.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python
  for data transformation, integration, and analytics.
• Experience with cloud
  environments and modern data platforms, including AWS, Snowflake,
  Terraform, as well as Git, GitHub Actions, Bitbucket, and Jira. (Asset)
• Knowledge of software
  development best practices, automated testing, and continuous integration
  and continuous delivery (CI/CD) methodologies. (Asset)
• Strong analytical thinking,
  autonomy, proactivity, collaboration and influencing skills, as well as
  the ability to solve complex problems in a fast-paced and evolving agile
  environment.

Languages: French

Required skills: Amazon Web Services, Atlassian Jira, Bitbucket, Cloud Computing, Continuous delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Architecture, Data Conversion, Data Modeling, Data pipeline, Data Structures, Data Warehousing, Database Design, Diversity & Inclusion, Github, GitHub Actions, Incident Management, Information Analysis, Snowflake, Software Development Life Cycle, Teamwork, Terraform

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!