Cloud Data Engineer

Diverse Lynx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Toronto is seeking an experienced data engineer with over 7 years of experience in backend applications and a strong grasp of big data tools like Apache Spark and AWS. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Computer Science and the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively. This position promotes a diverse workforce and offers competitive employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in designing and building high performance data-heavy backend applications.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with big data tools.
• Proven experience in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.

Skills

Experience with distributed systems

Big data tools (e.g. Apache Spark, Hadoop)

Understanding of ML lifecycle and MLOps

Proven experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Familiarity with front-end frameworks (e.g. React)

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

• 7+ years of experience in designing and building high performance data- heavy backend applications with deep understanding of distributed systems.
• 5 + years hands on experience with big data tools (e.g. Apache Spark/Hadoop/ AWS Glue/ AWS EMR/Snowflake/Azure Databricks/Azure Data Factory)
• Strong understanding of the ML lifecycle and MLOps practices, including model deployment, monitoring, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven experience in cloud platforms like AWS or Azure, with knowledge of scalable architecture patterns.
• Familiarity of front-end frameworks (e.g. React, Angular) and backend frameworks like FastAPI, Flask, Node.js, Spring boot.
• Excellent communication skills—able to clearly explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s or PhD preferred.

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.