Senior Data Engineer

Autodesk; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

A global software company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join its Data and Analytics team. This position requires expertise in ETL/ELT processes, proficiency in Python and SQL, and familiarity with tools like Snowflake and Apache Spark. The ideal candidate will develop scalable systems and oversee data quality in a collaborative environment. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $146,300 depending on experience and location.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Annual cash bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with ETL/ELT tools and data curation.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL, strong data warehousing concepts.
• Familiarity with Snowflake or similar tools for data ingestion.

Responsibilities

• Understand business requirements and architect scalable systems.
• Lead design reviews to evaluate and select suitable technologies.
• Develop ETL processes and data processing workflows.

Skills

Data engineering

ETL/ELT processes

Python

SQL

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Snowflake

Apache Spark

DBT

Pyspark

Airflow

Job description

Job Requisition ID

26WD94693

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our Data and Analytics team. This new team member will support the data needs of the Product Development & Manufacturing Solutions (PDMS) Organization, working within a robust ecosystem that includes DBT, Pyspark, Python, Airflow, Snowflake, Hive, and AWS. Our ideal candidate is an experienced data engineer skilled in handling data warehousing challenges. You should be eager to learn new technologies and bring a fresh perspective to the team. We value individuals who are detail-oriented, quality-focused, and enthusiastic about making a significant impact with data at Autodesk.

Responsibilities

• Apply a product-focused mindset to understand business requirements and architect scalable, extensible systems
• Participate in or lead design reviews to evaluate and select the most suitable technologies
• Develop ETL processes and data processing workflows for diverse projects using the latest technology stack, including tools like Snowflake, dbt, Apache Spark, and more
• Build data quality tracking mechanisms, design solutions to measure data quality, detect data issues and anomalies, and address inevitable changes in data ingestion and processing
• Review code for best practices, including accuracy, testability, and efficiency
• Establish best engineering practices through design/code reviews and process improvements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience with ETL/ELT tools and data curation
• Proficiency in Python and SQL, with strong data warehousing concepts and SQL skills, including dimensional modeling and relational databases
• Familiarity with Snowflake or similar tools for data ingestion
• Committed to enhancing knowledge to improve existing applications
• Possess a strong desire to uncover the "why" behind business needs and processes
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with DBT, Pyspark, and Airflow
• Knowledge of Spark, Hadoop 2.0, and its ecosystem
• Experience with automation tools/frameworks like Git and Jenkins
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum Team

Learn More

About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. For Canada-BC based roles, we expect a starting base salary between $100,000 and $146,300. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location, and may exceed this range. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Diversity & Belonging

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