Senior Data Engineer

VLink Inc; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 104,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

VLink Inc. in Montreal, QC seeks an experienced Data Engineer to design and implement scalable data solutions in a Snowflake environment. You will migrate data domains, optimize workflows, and ensure data quality with ETL processes and governance across cloud stores.

The role requires 5–10 years in data analysis and Snowflake development, REST API experience, and strong SQL/Python skills. In-person interviews are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 5–10 years in data analysis, data objects development and modeling in Snowflake.
• Snowflake REST API experience is required.
• Experience building data pipelines from legacy to Snowflake for unstructured data.
• Informatica ETL and/or Talend ETL experience.
• SQL and Python development for large datasets.
• Proven ability to work in distributed systems.
• Relational DB querying (e.g., DB2) and data transformations.
• Strong problem-solving and team mindset.
• Data modelling concepts for relational and cloud stores.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with Tableau and Power BI a plus.
• Collaborate with data scientists to integrate ML models into Snowflake.
• Data Warehousing background required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement and manage scalable Snowflake data solutions.
• Migrate data domains from relational stores to Snowflake cloud storage.
• Identify and optimize data workflows and data integrity practices.
• Integrate data governance and data science tools with Snowflake ecosystem.
• Develop data models and ETL processes for high quality ingestion.
• Collaborate to design efficient data workflows and transformations.
• Maintain and optimize Snowflake environments to reduce costs.
• Contribute to PoC, documentation and best practices for data mgmt.

Skills

Snowflake

SQL

Python

ETL

Data Modeling

Data Warehousing

REST API

Tableau

Power BI

Informatica

Talend

Distributed systems

DB2

Data governance

Machine learning integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Snowflake

Informatica

Talend

Tableau

Power BI

DB2

Job description

Location: Montreal, QC (3days onsite is must)

Pay Rate: $50 -$70/hr

About VLink: Started in 2006 and headquartered in Connecticut, VLink is one of the fastest growing digital technology services and consulting companies. Since its inception, our innovative team members have been solving the most complex business, and IT challenges of our global clients.

In person interview is MUST.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designing, implementing, managing scalable data solutions using Snowflake environment for optimized data storage and processing.
• Migrate existing data domains/flows from relational data store to cloud data store (Snowflake).
• Identify and optimize new/existing data workflows.
• Identify and implement data integrity practices.
• Integrate data governance and data science tools with Snowflake ecosystem as per practice.
• Support the development of data models and ETL processes to ensure high quality data ingestion in cloud data store.
• Collaborate with team members to design and implement effective data workflows and transformations.
• Assist in the maintenance and optimization of Snowflake environments to improve performance and reduce costs.
• Contribute to proof of concept, documentation and best practices for data management and governance within the Snowflake ecosystem.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to improve team deliverables quality
• Design and develop data ingestion pipeline using Talend/Informatica using industry best practices.
• Writing efficient SQL and Python scripts for large dataset analysis and building end to end automation process on a set schedule.
• SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Management Information Systems or related field required (Master's degree preferred)
• 5 to 10 years' experience in data analysis, data objects development and modeling in Snowflake data store.
• Snowflake REST API experience is required
• Experience with building data pipelines from legacy to Snowflake for unstructured and semi structured datasets
• Informatica ETL and/or Talend ETL experience.
• Efficient SQL and PLSQL queries development and Python scripts development experience.
• Proven ability to work in distributed systems
• Proficiency with relational databases (such as DB2) querying and focus on data transformations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and team-oriented mindset
• Strong data modelling concepts and schema design on relational data store and on cloud data store
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written. Capable of collaborating effectively across a variety of IT and Business groups, across regions and different roles.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI is a plus.
• Collaborating with data scientists/experts to integrate machine learning models into Snowflake
• Data Warehousing background is required

Employment Practices:

VLink is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

This job application process may use AI-powered tools to assist in screening and evaluating applications based on objective, job-related qualifications. AI is used solely to support the recruitment process and all final hiring decisions are made exclusively by our human recruitment team.

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