Senior Data Engineer

Gore Mutual Insurance; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mutual insurer in Canada is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to modernize their data practices and support ongoing data projects. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in Python and SQL, and at least 5-10 years of experience in data engineering. This position offers the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and contribute to strategic data initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience as a data engineer required.
• Experience working with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured datasets.
• Graduate degree in a technical field is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and document data pipelines and storage systems.
• Maintain data systems and platforms.
• Identify opportunities for data acquisition.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in SQL

Object Oriented programming

Functional programming

Data modelling approaches

Data systems development

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Azure platform

Data Factory

Event Hubs

Databricks

Data Warehouse

Job description

Overview

Next Horizon is here. Fueled by investments in talent and technology, our bold strategy to transform is nearly complete. At Gore Mutual, we’ve always set ourselves apart as a modern mutual that does good. Now, we’re proudly building on that legacy to transform our company—and our industry—for the better. Our path forward sharpens our focus on business performance, driven by leading technology, innovation and an agile, high-performing culture. With Gore Mutual and Beneva announcing their intent to merge in 2026, we’ll be uniting two well-established, financially strong, and trusted brands to become the strongest mutual insurer in Canada, ensuring Canadians have purpose-driven insurance options for generations to come. Come join us.

The Data Engineering practice at Gore Mutual Insurance is going through an exciting transformation to modernize technologies and approaches, and to better enable a data driven future for the company.

The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for building and maintaining data pipelines, data modelling and data integrity/validation. The role will also support several exciting ongoing data migration, acquisition, and development projects, aligning with our new strategic data priorities as well as provide mentorship within the Data Engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Design, development, and documentation of data pipelines and data storage systems
• Maintenance of Data Systems and Platforms
• Collect and analyze requirements and develop data processes and applications that satisfy them
• Identify new opportunities for data acquisition and help with utilization of new data asset
• Support internal business clients such as Data Scientists and Visualization Specialists with their various data needs in collaboration with other Data Engineering team members
• Provide mentorship to Associate and Intermediate Dat Engineers as needed

Qualifications

• An undergraduate degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, etc.
• A minimum of 5-10 years of relevant experience as a data engineer is required. This includes experience in data engineering, data system development, or related roles.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL
• Excellent understanding of Object Oriented and Functional programming paradigms.
• Knowledge of data modelling approaches and best practices
• Experience working with and analyzing structured, semi-structured, and unstructured datasets.
• Familiarity with the Azure platform; knowledge of core data services such as Data Factory, Event Hubs, Databricks, Data Warehouse, etc

Nice to Have

• A graduate degree in a technical field with specialization in Analytics, Data Science, or a related subject
• Experience with large scale data migration projects.

Accessibility

Gore Mutual Insurance Company is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the recruiting process, including the application process.

If you require accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Contact us and a human resources representative will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.

Should you request an accommodation during the interview process, please notify your Talent Acquisition Consultant.