Senior Data Engineer

Motion Recruitment; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company in Toronto is expanding its Data Engineering team to enhance its core data infrastructure. As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing data pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring data reliability. Ideal candidates will bring 4+ years of experience, excel in SQL and Python, and have a strong background in cloud technologies.

Benefits

Potential Bonus

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of data systems with strong skills in SQL and Python.
• Experience with cloud technologies like Azure, AWS, or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Designing data pipelines and improving performance.
• Collaborate with product and analytics teams.
• Ensure reliability of data infrastructure.

Skills

SQL

Python

Communication

Tools

Azure

Databricks

Data Factory

Job description

We’re growing our Data Engineering team—come help shape the future of our platform. Based in Toronto, we’re a fast-moving software company building a category-defining product powered by data. Our team is solving complex engineering problems at scale, using Azure and Databricks to power real-time insights and analytics for thousands of users. As a Data Engineer here, you’ll work on our core data infrastructure—designing pipelines, improving performance, and ensuring reliability as we grow. You’ll collaborate closely with product and analytics teams to make data accessible, trustworthy, and impactful across the business. Our environment is fast-paced and hands-on, but focused on long-term product health—not one-off projects. You’ll bring strong SQL and Python skills, a deep understanding of data systems, and a mindset for clean, scalable architecture. If you love working with big data in a product-first environment, and want to have a direct impact on what we ship and how our customers experience it—we’d love to talk.

• This is a hybrid role – Three days a week in Toronto
• Required Skills & Experience
• 4+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or equivalent.
• Experience with one of the main cloud technologies such as Azure / AWS / GCP
• Strong and confident communication skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience working within a product-based software company
• Experience with Azure is preferred
• Experience with Databricks, Data Factory are also preferred

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

Daily Responsibilities

• 20% Team collaboration

The Offer

• Potential Bonus

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the Canada on a full-time basis now and in the future.

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