Director - Data Engineer, Wealth Management

Scotiabank; Engineer; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director/Principal Data Engineer to lead innovative data engineering initiatives in Wealth Management. This pivotal role combines strategic oversight with hands-on technical expertise, focusing on Google Cloud Platform and emerging technologies. You'll manage cross-functional teams, drive data architecture strategies, and influence decision-making across the organization. Join a dynamic and inclusive environment that values diverse skills and fosters professional growth through upskilling opportunities and a commitment to accessibility. If you're passionate about leveraging data to drive insights and enhance business strategies, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible vacation

Tuition assistance

Free beverages

Collaborative spaces

Community engagement initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years in data engineering with proven leadership.
• Expertise in GCP services and data streaming technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead data engineering projects and manage delivery teams.
• Foster a data-first culture and enhance decision-making.

Skills

Data Engineering

GCP Data Services

Python

Java

Data Streaming Technologies

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Databricks

Spark

DBT

Kafka

PowerBI

Job description

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Requisition ID: 220251

Join a purpose-driven, results-oriented, and inclusive high-performing team.

The Director/Principal – Data Engineer, Wealth Management is responsible for leading delivery teams that collaborate with cross-functional development teams and business stakeholders. The role involves defining and implementing business strategies, product roadmaps, service offerings, and new features. It requires a combination of strategic oversight and hands-on technical expertise, with a focus on the financial services sector and trends in Wealth and Asset Management.

Is this role right for you? In this role you will:

• Own end-to-end delivery of data engineering use cases, working closely with business and technology stakeholders.
• Contribute to Data Engineering and Data Architecture strategy, medallion data hub architecture, and roadmap development.
• Demonstrate expertise with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) data services and Databricks.
• Provide thought leadership on emerging technologies and architecture standards, aligning with Scotiabank's frameworks and best practices.
• Foster a data-first culture across the enterprise to enhance data-driven decision-making.
• Manage dependencies across projects, mitigate risks, and facilitate communication, leading projects in an agile environment.
• Engage with executives and project teams to ensure scope, budget, and timeline adherence, communicating analytic insights effectively.
• Balance collaboration with project management discipline, guiding teams through complex projects.
• Work in an agile manner to onboard data, define ETL processes, and maintain data documentation and lineage.
• Lead a team of data engineers and full-stack developers.
• Develop strong stakeholder management, influencing, and negotiation skills, effective up to senior executive levels.
• Handle management tasks including incident response, vendor management, infrastructure, service resiliency, and ownership.
• Engage with diverse projects, from large and complex to simple, across various business functions.

Do you have the skills to succeed? We'd love to hear from you if you have:

• Minimum 10+ years in a data engineering-focused role.
• Proven technical leadership in mentoring engineering teams.
• Expertise in GCP data services such as DataProc, Dataflow, BigQuery, CloudSQL, CloudSpanner, and third-party tools like Spark, DBT, Kafka, and Cloud Functions.
• Experience with data streaming technologies like Kafka and Spark Streaming.
• Strong programming and query skills with tools like Python, Java, PowerBI, etc.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data for insights and decisions.
• Solid architecture knowledge, especially in cloud infrastructure solutions.

What's in it for you?

• Inclusive culture emphasizing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship, with Employee Resource Groups supporting various identities.
• Commitment to accessibility and workplace accommodations for all employees.
• Opportunities for upskilling through online courses, cross-functional projects, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive rewards including bonuses, flexible vacation, and benefits starting from day one.
• A dynamic work environment with amenities like free beverages, inclusive facilities, and collaborative spaces.
• Community engagement initiatives through programs like hackathons, contests, and social events.

Working location: Hybrid

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Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas, guided by the purpose "for every future," supporting customers and communities with a broad range of financial services.

We value diverse skills and experiences and are committed to an inclusive environment. Candidates requiring accommodations during recruitment should inform the Recruitment team. Only online applications are considered. We appreciate all applicants; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.