Senior Data Engineer

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

Job summary

PeopleToGo Inc. seeks a Senior Data Engineer to drive the migration to a unified Databricks Lakehouse platform. You will design foundational data architecture, enhance data transformation processes, and mentor team members in a scalable data ecosystem, all while contributing to advanced analytics and AI capabilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, at least 2 years with Databricks.
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Experience in deploying medallion architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Databricks migration and establish data architecture.
• Develop ETL/ELT pipelines and ensure governance frameworks.
• Mentor team members on best practices and technologies.

Skills

Data transformation

ETL/ELT pipelines

Python

SQL

Data governance

Mentoring

Data modeling

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

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

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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