Principal Engineer, Data Warehouse & Data Engineering

BMO Financial Group; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 94,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company seeks a skilled data engineer to contribute to innovative data-driven solutions in a hybrid role. The successful candidate will leverage 10-15 years of extensive experience in managing data systems, transforming data to insights, and enhancing operational efficiency. This challenging position offers significant opportunities for professional growth and engagement in a team dedicated to excellence.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Accident and Life Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Performance-based Incentives

Discretionary Bonuses

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of data engineering experience with multiple data warehouses.
• Experience with ETL processes, automation, and process improvements.
• Strong hands-on experience with Python, Scala, and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Designing and building scalable technology-driven solutions.
• Developing pipelines for running end-to-end systems.
• Handling process improvements using automation and redesign.

Skills

Data Engineering

Attention to Detail

Analytical Thinking

Automation

Process Improvement

Tools

Python

SQL

Scala

Bash

Job description

Application Deadline:

07/30/2025

Address:

100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Technology

This is an individual contributor role and also HYBRID

We are looking for a candidate who brings 10-15 years of data engineering experience having worked with multiple data warehouses, databases, interconnected and interdependent systems, can work independently and is proactive with attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Understands the business requirement, prepare design & solution to build scalable yet practical and cutting edge technology driven solutions
• Gathers, documents and explains requirements to team, translates them to code and develops pipelines for running end to end systems
• Has experience in handling process improvements using automation, re-modelling, modernization, re-design or update design, solution for optimal and cost efficient needs
• Works with extract, transform, load (ETL) for various sources and downstream consumption, has ability to write code and guide other team members in writing complex transformations.
• Experienced in data modelling, designing complex systems to support large scale transformations, hands with data mining & analysis for existing and new data warehouses within the industry
• Supports functional and non-functional requirements for building data pipelines, CI/CD pipelines, automated systems, and AI Solutions.
• Has an innovative & creative mindset and can work in a dynamic environment with existing systems & help build new systems to run faster yet in lean manner.
• Has analytical ability to think beyond boundaries yet help build solutions that are usable, pragmatic and value driven on ground to other teams within the organization.
• Hands on experience in writing SQL/No-SQL queries, data pipelines, transformation, well versed with developing code using python, scala and bash scripting.
• Ability to suggest data governance and data strategy quality enhancements wherever sees fit.
• Experience with spearheading discussions with counterparts, stakeholders, business, architecture teams, operations and other engineering teams.
• Experienced in guiding the team to code, develop, unit testing and QA new/existing pipelines, automated solutions and ability to structure new solutions with minimal requirements provided yet seek for clarifications as needed.

Qualifications:

• Typically 10-15 years of data engineering experience having worked with multiple types of data warehouses, databases, interconnected and interdependent systems on prem and on cloud
• Recent Artificial Intelligence experience, as platform embedded capability
• Strong hands-on experience with Python, Scala, Bash
• Solid experience writing SQL/No-SQL queries, data pipelines and ETL

Salary :

$94,600.00 - $176,000.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit:https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en .

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.