Data Engineer (AWS / Snowflake / DBT / Airflow / Informatica IICS)

act digital; Toronto; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An international IT consulting firm is seeking a Data Engineer to support a major vaccines project. The role involves validating data designs, performing code reviews, and collaborating with international teams. Candidates should have 4+ years of Data Engineering experience and strong skills in AWS, Snowflake, and DBT. The position allows for remote work and requires flexibility for EST collaboration.

Benefits

Join a high-impact healthcare project

Work in a multicultural, collaborative environment

Long-term assignment, remote-friendly

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years in Data Engineering (mid-level) or 7+ years (senior).
• Solid experience in data pipeline design, code review, validation, and deployment.
• Excellent communication skills in English; French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate data engineering designs.
• Perform code reviews and ensure technical quality.
• Support deployment of solutions developed in collaboration with vendor teams.
• Work closely with international teams across multiple time zones.

Skills

AWS

Snowflake

DBT

Airflow

Informatica IICS

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Overview

About Act Digital: Act Digital is an international IT consulting firm with 5,000+ experts worldwide, supporting leading organizations in their digital transformation. In Canada, we specialize in Data & AI, Cybersecurity, Cloud & Infrastructure, and Software Delivery.

We are currently partnering with a global pharmaceutical leader on a major commercial vaccines project and are looking to strengthen their data engineering team with talented consultants.

Job Description

Canada | Remote possible | EST timezone

Project Context

You will integrate into the client’s internal team (Canada, USA, Europe) and collaborate with global vendor teams. Your mission will be to provide technical support, code validation, and deployment expertise to ensure the success of this strategic data initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and validate data engineering designs.
• Perform code reviews and ensure technical quality.
• Support deployment of solutions developed in collaboration with vendor teams.
• Work closely with international teams across multiple time zones.

Tech Stack

• Cloud: AWS
• Data Warehouse: Snowflake
• ETL / Integration: Informatica IICS
• Data Transformation: DBT
• Workflow Orchestration: Airflow

Profile

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer (mid-level or senior).
• Strong expertise with AWS, Snowflake, DBT, Airflow, and Informatica IICS.
• Experience in pharma / vaccines / sales / contracting / claims domains is an asset.
• Comfortable working in EST hours with some flexibility for international collaboration.

What We Offer

• Join Act Digital, an international consulting firm with a strong presence in Canada.
• Contribute to a high-impact healthcare project with global visibility.
• Work in a multicultural, collaborative environment.
• Long-term assignment, remote-friendly.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 4+ years in Data Engineering (mid-level) or 7+ years (senior).
• Technical expertise:
  • Strong proficiency with AWS, Snowflake, DBT, Airflow, and Informatica IICS.
  • Solid experience in data pipeline design, code review, validation, and deployment.
• Soft skills:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
  • Ability to work in a multicultural, distributed team.
  • Excellent communication skills in English (French is a plus).
• Nice to have:
  • Knowledge of pharmaceutical / vaccines / sales & contracting / claims data domains.
  • Previous experience in healthcare or regulated industries.