Data Engineer

United Software Group Inc. - Canada; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Data Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves designing and developing cloud-based data pipelines, collaborating with various teams to enhance data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in SQL and experience with ETL processes, along with a passion for applying technical expertise in the Financial Services sector. Join a fast-paced environment where your contributions will directly impact the company's success and drive innovation in data management and reporting solutions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in data engineering or related fields.
• Strong background in SQL and building ETL workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop data models and reporting solutions for the firm.
• Design data ingest processes and automate reporting solutions.

Skills

SQL

ETL pipelines

Data modeling

Python

Spark

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Relevant industry experience

Tools

Hadoop

Job description

Data Engineer

Job Overview

We are looking for a Data Engineer to join our fast growing team. This person will be responsible for expanding cloud based data pipeline architecture for the various cross functional Tax teams. The ideal candidate has experience building robust data pipelines and reporting tools. However, someone with a strong application development background with keen interest in data engineering would be considered. The candidate will be collaborating extensively with Engineering, Tax Compliance and Tax Reporting teams to support functional use-cases and take data driven decisions.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

• Develop domain and data models to provide standardized reporting solutions to the firm (and understand differences between the two)
• Design and develop data ingest and transform processes
• Develop automation, governance and reporting solutions to provide firm and regulatory mandated controls
• Work as part of a global team using Agile software methodologies
• Partner with Tax risk, compliance and reporting teams
• Use data to drive change throughout the Tax business

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience (VP - requires more)
• Experience with SQL and relational databases
• Experience with building workflows (ETL pipelines)
• Experience working with large and disparate datasets
• Self-starter, motivated, and good communication skills
• Problem solver with attention to detail who can see complex problems in the data space through end to end
• Willingness to work in a fast paced environment
• Strong sense of ownership and driven to manage tasks to completion
• Interest in applying technical knowledge to Financial Services industry

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data architecture, modeling and infrastructure
• Proficiency in Python, Spark and the Hadoop ecosystem
• MS/BS in Computer Science or relevant industry experience.