Data Engineer (Contract)

Medium; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in Toronto seeks a Data Engineer to design scalable data pipelines, provide analytics solutions, and collaborate on data consulting projects. The role requires strong SQL skills and experience with cloud services like Azure and AWS. A Bachelor's degree in Data Science or related fields is required. The firm values diversity and inclusivity in its hiring process.

Qualifications

• Experience in data modeling or schema design.
• Exposure to financial services industry.
• Sales or consulting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design high quality data pipelines and architectures.
• Provide guidance on data solutions and analysis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Participate in end-to-end data consulting projects.

Skills

Snowflake

Databricks

Apache Spark

SQL

Azure Cloud Data Services

AWS Cloud Data Services

Data Management

Business Intelligence

Growth Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Data Science

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Analytics

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Tools

PowerBI

Tableau

Talend

Apache Airflow

AWS Glue

Azure Data Factory

Python

R

Job description

Overview

As Data Engineer, you will provide hands-on expertise as it relates to data management, analytics, and business intelligence. This opportunity will allow you to utilize your unique blend of technical, software and cloud engineering experience.

Electric Mind, formerly Intelliware, is a business and technology consulting leader in providing innovative, practical solutions driven by engineering excellence. We work differently here; you will find continuous opportunities to learn, grow, and share knowledge within your team and the expert communities at Electric Mind all while delivering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Designing high quality data pipelines/architectures that are highly scalable and extensible
• Providing guidance on data modeling, analysis, visualization, and implementation of data solutions
• Estimating, tasking, and prototyping
• Collaborating with cross-functional team members on software features, design and implementation
• Participating in the end-to-end delivery of data consulting projects, ensuring completion on time, on budget, and meeting or exceeding client expectations
• Investigating, learning and applying new technologies and processes
• Clarifying requirements with team and client representatives

Must Have Skills/Experience

• Snowflake, Databricks, or Apache Spark experience
• Design and implementation experience with Azure Cloud Data Services and/or AWS Cloud Data Services
• Design and implementation experience with Master Data Management, especially customer and reference data for financial services
• Proficiency in SQL
• In-depth knowledge of data management, analytics, business intelligence, and related technologies
• Growth mindset and desire to learn
• Bachelor’s Degree in: Data Science, Business Analytics or Computer Science (or equivalent education/experience)

Nice to Have Skills/Experience

• PowerBI or Tableau or data visualization experience
• Talend, Apache Airflow, AWS Glue, and Azure Data Factor experience
• Proficiency in Python or R
• Experience in data modeling or schema design
• Experience with Kafka or other data streaming tools
• Financial Services industry experience
• Sales, pre-sales, or consulting experience
• Exposure to and enthusiasm for Agile approaches
• Master’s Degree in: Data Science, Business Analytics or Computer Science (or equivalent education/experience)

For more info on Electric Mind, check out our Careers Page and Instagram.

Electric Mind is committed to diversity in the workplace. We are an inclusive employer and welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. Applicants’ needs will be accommodated during our recruitment and selection process so please advise us if you require accommodation.