Manager, Data Engineering

Vancity; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible benefit packages

3-4 weeks of vacation

Immediate health coverage

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

A leading credit union in Vancouver is looking for a Data Engineering Manager to lead data platform design and operations. This full-time position involves overseeing a talented team of data engineers and partnering with various stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure data solutions. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in data engineering, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to high-quality data practices. Vancity supports a hybrid work environment and offers customizable benefits and generous vacation days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field is required.
• Master’s degree in Data Science or MBA is a plus.
• 8-12+ years of experience in data or software engineering.
• Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python, Scala, Java).
• Experience managing batch and streaming data pipelines.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, Terraform, Git, Jenkins.
• Additional cloud/data certifications are highly valued.
• 8–12+ years of experience in data or software engineering.
• 3–5+ years of leadership or people-management experience.
• Strong background in data architecture and data modeling (dimensional, data vault, lakehouse).

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and operations of the enterprise data platform.
• Establish best practices for data quality and governance.
• Manage and coach a high-performing team of data engineers.
• Establish data quality, governance, and operational excellence.
• Oversee project delivery, prioritization, and resource alignment.

Skills

Data Engineering

SQL

Cloud Platforms (Azure Preferred)

Data Architecture

Team Leadership

Agile Methodologies

Collaboration

Git

Jenkins

Leadership

8–12+ years experience

Data architecture

Data modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree in Data Science or MBA

Tools

Azure

Databricks

Airflow

Terraform

Git

Snowflake

Synapse

BigQuery

Airflow

dbt

Job description

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Our Story & Purpose

We’re Vancity, a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Since 1946, our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers. We’ve made bold commitments to become net‑zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans, and we’re actively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members. As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada, we’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s Top Employers. If you’re ready to join our team of 2,700 diverse individuals, access competitive rewards and benefits, and be part of a greater movement – apply today!

Your Role In Supporting Our Members

As the Data Engineering Manager, you will lead the design, development, and operations of the enterprise data platform, ensuring scalable, secure, and high‑quality data capabilities that drive business insights and innovation. This role oversees a team of data engineers responsible for building robust data pipelines, optimizing data architecture, and implementing best practices in data governance, automation, and performance. By partnering closely with business and technology teams, the Data Engineering Manager ensures data assets are effectively leveraged to support strategic priorities and enhance member experience.

This is a Full‑time, Permanent role based at Vancity head office. Our head office is in Vancouver, but we are open to candidates in BC and Ontario. While this position provides a hybrid work arrangement, you will be expected to be on‑site for events and business demands when needed.

How You'll Make An Impact

• Defining the data engineering roadmap and partnering with business, analytics, and technology teams to translate needs into scalable solutions
• Leading the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, reliable, and secure data platforms
• Managing, coaching, and developing a high‑performing team of data engineers, fostering strong engineering practices and continuous learning
• Establishing best practices for data quality, governance, and operational excellence
• Overseeing project delivery, ensuring prioritization, resource alignment, and timely execution

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field (required)
• Master’s degree in Data Science, Analytics, or Business Administration (MBA) considered an asset
• Hands‑on experience with modern data platforms such as:
• Cloud: Azure (Preferred), AWS, or GCP
• Big data: Databricks (Preferred), Spark, Snowflake, Synapse, BigQuery
• Orchestration: Airflow, Azure Data Factory, dbt
• Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python, Scala, Java)
• Experience managing batch and streaming data pipelines
• Familiarity with CI/CD, infrastructure as code (Terraform), and version control tools (Git, Jenkins)
• Additional certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) or data technologies (Snowflake, Spark) are highly valued
• 8–12+ years of experience in data or software engineering
• 3–5+ years of leadership or people‑management experience (preferably leading data engineering teams)
• Strong background in data architecture and data modeling (dimensional, data vault, lakehouse patterns)
• Ongoing professional development in leadership, project management, or data governance is an advantage

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are

• A Strategic Leader: Able to guide data engineering teams, define technical vision, and align data solutions with business objectives
• Technically Fluent: Deep expertise in modern data platforms, cloud architectures, and scalable pipeline design
• Collaborative & Communicative: Strong at managing stakeholders and translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights

We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Living Wage Employer: We’re the largest private‑sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canada’s Top Employers.
• Customizable Benefits: Permanent employees receive flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs.
• Generous Vacation: New employees start with 3-4 weeks of vacation per year, with additional days earned over time.
• Extra Stat Holidays: In addition to BC’s 11 statutory holidays, we offer 2 extra days, plus care days for personal or family illness.
• Immediate Health Coverage: Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date, with three levels of coverage to choose from.
• Defined Benefit Pension: Our retirement plan provides a guaranteed income for life, recognizing that retirement looks different for everyone.

Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black, or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner, this initiative provides access to career development opportunities, prioritized job screening, and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative, in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

At Vancity we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can truly represent, understand and respond to our community needs and deliver on our member experience.

We are also committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process (including the application stage), we encourage you to let us know by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]. We’re here to work with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively. All requests will be handled with the utmost respect and confidentiality, so you can participate fully in the process.