Data Engineer - REMOTE

Randstad Canada; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is looking for a Data Engineer in Canada to support digital transformation projects for a public sector client. The role offers a 12-month contract with remote work flexibility, allowing you to utilize a modern tech stack including Azure and GCP. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years in data engineering roles. Responsibilities include building data pipelines, optimizing models, and developing Power BI dashboards. Join us to apply your skills where they matter most!

Benefits

Long-term contract engagement

Remote work flexibility

Modern tech stack

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field of study.
• At least 5 years of experience in a Data Engineer or Data Analyst role.
• Extensive experience in designing dimensional models and working with DAX.
• Proven expertise with SSIS, Azure Data Factory, and building data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain reliable data pipelines across environments.
• Create and optimize dimensional models for performance.
• Integrate complex data from various sources and formats.
• Automate deployment and monitoring through CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop interactive Power BI dashboards to track metrics.

Skills

Data Engineering

SQL

ETL Processes

DAX

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

Azure Data Factory

SSIS

Git

Microsoft tabular models

Job description

Are you a skilled data professional looking to make a tangible impact on public service delivery? Our Edmonton client is seeking a versatile Data Engineer for an initial 12-month contract to support large-scale digital transformation and service innovation projects. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize how services are delivered to citizens, utilizing agile methodologies and human-centered design. This is an incredible opportunity to apply your technical expertise to high-visibility initiatives that improve efficiency and accessibility across the province.

Advantages

• Long-term 12-month contract engagement with a major public sector entity.
• Remote work flexibility providing a modern and productive work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work with a modern tech stack including Azure, GCP, and AWS.
• Collaborative environment within a specialized digital design and delivery division.
• Active involvement in meaningful digital transformation projects that benefit the community.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain reliable data pipelines across on‑premises and cloud environments.
• Create and optimize dimensional models to enhance query performance and reporting accuracy.
• Integrate complex data from SQL, NoSQL, APIs, and various file formats.
• Improve ETL and ELT processes to remove bottlenecks and ensure system scalability.
• Automate the deployment and monitoring of workflows through integrated CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop interactive Power BI dashboards and reports to track key performance metrics.
• Translate complex data findings into actionable insights for non‑technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field of study.
• At least 5 years of experience in a Data Engineer or Data Analyst role.
• Extensive experience designing dimensional models and working with Microsoft tabular models and DAX.
• Proven expertise with SSIS, Azure Data Factory, and building end-to-end data pipelines.
• Strong background in Git workflows, CI/CD, and deploying data solutions in containerized environments.

Summary

If you are a forward-thinking data professional ready to contribute to a major digital shift, we want to hear from you. Please apply directly to this job ad or reach out to your Randstad Digital representative immediately!

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