Senior Data Engineer

PeopleToGo Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in data management is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to spearhead their transition to a Databricks Lakehouse platform. The successful candidate will design data architectures, oversee data governance, and mentor team members, ensuring a robust data infrastructure that enables advanced analytics. This cloud-focused role demands seasoned expertise in data engineering, showcasing leadership in technological transformations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering with 2 years in Databricks.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Experience with medallion architecture and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a medallion architecture within Databricks.
• Develop robust ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Mentor team members on data engineering best practices.

Skills

Data transformation

ETL / ELT development

Data governance

Python

SQL

Tools

Databricks

AWS

Power BI

Job description

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Base pay range

CA$115,000.00 / yr - CA$120,000.00 / yr

Job Type : 6-month contract to permanent

Rate : $60 / hr Inc. ($115K to $120K when it converts to permanent)

Overview

Our client is embarking on a transformative data journey to consolidate their data infrastructure into a unified Databricks Lakehouse platform. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will lead the technical implementation of their Databricks migration, establishing foundational data architecture, and mentoring team members to build a scalable, reliable data ecosystem. This role is critical for designing and implementing a comprehensive data strategy that drives business value through advanced analytics and AI capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a medallion architecture (bronze, silver, gold) within Databricks to support data transformation, quality, and accessibility
• Develop robust ETL / ELT pipelines to ingest data from various sources, including the SQUARE Point of Sale (POS) system and our ERP (INforce)
• Establish governance frameworks using Unity Catalog to ensure data security, compliance, and proper access controls
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to standardize business definitions and logic through a well-designed semantic layer
• Mentor and upskill team members on Databricks technologies, best practices, and modern data engineering techniques
• Optimize data pipelines for performance and cost efficiency in cloud environments
• Implement data quality monitoring and testing frameworks to ensure reliable analytics
• Enable a single source of truth across the organization by consolidating disparate data sources into a unified Lakehouse platform
• Accelerate business decision-making through standardized metrics and efficient data processing
• Establish a foundation for advanced analytics, AI / ML capabilities, and forecasting
• Build a scalable data architecture that supports the company’s long-term data strategy
• Create a culture of data excellence by mentoring team members and establishing best practices
• Drive the successful implementation of multi-phase data migration from legacy systems to modern cloud architecture

Qualifications :

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 2 years of hands-on experience with Databricks
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL for data transformation and pipeline development
• Experience implementing medallion architecture and Delta Lake in production environments
• Practical knowledge of Unity Catalog and data governance frameworks
• Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior team members and communicate technical concepts effectively
• Experience with data modeling and implementing semantic layers
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (Power BI preferred)
• Experience migrating data from on-premises systems to cloud environments
• Databricks certification (e.g., Databricks Certified Data Engineer) is a plus

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Job function

Information Technology

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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