Senior Data Engineer

Confluence Technologies; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Global Career Development

Social Events

Referral Bonus up to $3,000

Job summary

Confluence Technologies, Inc. in Toronto is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and deliver scalable data solutions powering decision-making. You will own core data platform components and build reliable pipelines using modern tools.

You will collaborate across teams, influence architecture and mentoring, and tackle complex data challenges with clean, maintainable code. The role emphasizes end-to-end ownership from design to deployment and monitoring.

Qualifications

• Solid Python experience in a data engineering environment.
• Advanced SQL skills and hands-on experience with Snowflake.
• Experience designing and running production-grade ETL pipelines at scale.
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Ability to take ownership of work end-to-end, from design through deployment and monitoring.
• Experience working with financial or regulated data environments.
• Familiarity with orchestration tools such as Airflow or AWS Step Functions.
• Exposure to streaming or near real-time data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable data solutions powering decision making across the organization.
• Own key components of the data platform and build reliable data pipelines.
• Collaborate with teams across the business and mentor other engineers.
• Influence architecture and engineering standards and practices.

Skills

Python

SQL

ETL pipelines

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

End-to-end ownership

Financial data experience

Airflow

Streaming/near real-time data

Tools

Snowflake

AWS/Azure/GCP tooling

Job description

Senior Data Engineer

Department: Development - Software Development

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Toronto

Reporting To: Andrew Rawnsley

Description

Location - Pittsburgh, Boston, Toronto or Montreal

More about the role & team

We’re looking for a Senior Data Engineer to help design and deliver scalable data solutions that power decision‑making across the organization. In this role, you’ll take ownership of key components of the data platform, working hands‑on with modern tools and technologies to build reliable, high‑quality data pipelines.

You’ll collaborate with teams across the business, contribute to architectural decisions, and support the growth of other engineers through mentorship and knowledge sharing. This is a developer‑focused role, with a strong emphasis on solving complex data challenges through clean, maintainable code.

• Work on meaningful data challenges that have real business impact
• Collaborate with a supportive and knowledgeable team
• Opportunity to influence architecture and engineering standards
• Grow your leadership skills through mentoring and project ownership

Applicants must be within a commutable distance (within 2 hours or 80 miles) of one of the listed offices.

What skills and experience do I need to succeed?

• Solid Python experience in a data engineering environment
• Advanced SQL skills and hands‑on experience with Snowflake
• Experience designing and running production‑grade ETL pipelines at scale
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Ability to take ownership of work end‑to‑end, from design through to deployment and monitoring
• Experience working with financial or regulated data environments
• Familiarity with orchestration tools such as Airflow or AWS Step Functions
• Exposure to streaming or near real‑time data pipelines

What do we offer?

• Generous Time Off packages including additional half days with each public holiday in your location
• Global Career Development opportunities
• Social Events
• Referral Bonus scheme – up to $3,000 per successful referral
• Plus many more!

Values

• Integrity – Face reality with honesty, courage and accountability
• Imagination – Deal creatively with challenges and envision what the world could be
• Discipline – Build good habits into reflexes which become a part of our life
• Service – Committed to the success of others

Pre-Employment Screening Disclaimer
As part of our recruitment process, we carry out identity checks on all candidates. Offers of employment are conditional upon the completion of satisfactory background checks prior to the commencement of work. These checks may include verification of identity, right to work in the UK, employment history, and other relevant pre‑employment screening.

Please note that additional checks may be required depending on the nature of the role and the jurisdiction in which the role is based or operates. These may include, but are not limited to, criminal record checks or financial background checks where applicable.