Lead Data Engineer, Data Governance

DOW JONES; Vancouver; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in news and business information is seeking a Lead Data Engineer. This remote role in Canada involves designing and maintaining database architecture, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with product teams to deliver effective solutions. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a technical field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive Insurance & Retirement plans

Paid Time Off and Leaves

Family Care Benefits

Access to Dow Jones Products

Employee Referral Program

Employee Well-being Support & Fitness Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years database developer experience required.
• Experience with cloud data technologies and architecture desired.
• Must be fluent in English and possess effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop database architecture supporting software solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers to build stronger teams.
• Implement scalable data solutions and maintain database systems.

Skills

Data Modeling

SQL Queries

Python

CI/CD Pipelines

BI Tooling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SQL Server

Power BI

PowerShell

Job description

Dow Jones is a global provider of news and business information, delivering content to consumers and organizations around the world across multiple formats, including print, digital, mobile and live events. Dow Jones has produced unrivaled quality content for more than 130 years and today has one of the world's largest news-gathering operations globally. It is home to leading publications and products including the flagship Wall Street Journal, America's largest newspaper by paid circulation; Barron's, MarketWatch, Mansion Global, Financial News, Investor's Business Daily, Factiva, Dow Jones Risk & Compliance, Dow Jones Newswires, OPIS and Chemical Market Analytics. Dow Jones is a division of News Corp (Nasdaq : NWS, NWSA; ASX : NWS, NWSLV).

About the Team :

OPIS, a Dow Jones company, provides price transparency across the global fuel supply chain, including the Spot, Wholesale Rack and Retail markets. OPIS enables customers to buy and sell energy commodities with confidence with multi-platform access to accurate data, real-time news, powerful software and educational events. Our commitment to reliability is reinforced by personalized customer service and constant innovation. OPIS listens to what the energy community needs and responds with flexible and easy-to-use products. Navigating world fuel markets is complex – OPIS makes it simpler.

Your Role

We are looking for a Lead Data Engineer that will design, develop and maintain database architecture and code initiatives supporting internal and third-party software solutions, delivering excellent products in scope and on time, and meeting current and long-term business needs for the business area. Participate in an agile team of, high-energy engineers, building trust and confidence with team members and business stakeholders. Lead, mentor, and coach junior data engineers to build stronger and faster teams. This person will report to the Director of Data Governance

This is a remote role based in Canada.

Your Responsibilities

As an experienced Lead Data Engineer your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to : working with our product teams to provide timely, effective and performant solutions; contributing to the design of scalable data solutions, including the development of automated pipelines; implementing and / or maintaining database systems to ensure the availability and consistent performance of our application suite; understand and define business data requirements and identify data needs and data sources to create scalable data architecture and support enhancements, new product and implementation. You will be a leader coaching, mentoring, and training team members driving both employee and team development and growth.

Your Expertise

• Bachelor's Degree in computer science, related technical field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 4 years database developer experience (SQL Server or equivalent)
• Ability to create data models for the integration of multiple systems
• Ability to create and maintain stored procedures
• Ability to write SQL queries and statements to explore source data and data issues
• Working knowledge of cloud data technologies and architecture
• Working knowledge of Python for data analysis and automation
• Working knowledge of building CI / CD pipelines for code deployment
• Proficiency in BI tooling, Power BI preferred
• Familiarity with data-specific unit testing frameworks
• Familiarity with PowerShell scripting for system administration and automation tasks
• Must speak and write in English fluently; Effective communicator
• Comprehensive Insurance & Retirement plans
• Paid Time Off and Leaves
• Family Care Benefits
• Access to Dow Jones Products
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Well-being Support & Fitness Programs

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LI-REMOTE

Reasonable accommodation : Dow Jones, Making Careers Newsworthy - We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO / AA / M / F / Disabled / Vets. Dow Jones is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, in our job application and / or interview process.