Senior Data Engineer (Databricks Focused)

BDO Canada; Montreal; Híbrido; CAD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

BDO Canada is seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer focused on Databricks to join its Digital practice. You will design and maintain scalable data pipelines on Azure, leading engagements and mentoring teammates.

Responsibilities include translating business needs into robust architectures, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with data scientists and engineers to productionize analytics.

Formación

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on data engineering experience, with 3+ years on Databricks, Spark, and cloud data platforms.
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Azure services: Data Lake, Databricks, Synapse, and DevOps.
• Strong Python and/or Scala programming skills for data pipelines and tooling.
• Solid CI/CD experience and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/ARM) expertise.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence stakeholders and leadership.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build, and optimize robust data pipelines using Databricks, Delta Lake, and Spark.
• Develop scalable ETL for structured and unstructured data with high quality and reliability.
• Integrate data solutions across cloud and on-prem sources via Databricks and Azure.
• Automate ingestion, transformation, and validation workflows; monitor performance.
• Lead client engagements as a technical lead and mentor junior team members.
• Translate business requirements into scalable data architectures and operational plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy data solutions into production.
• Support data governance, security, and compliance across data workflows.

Conocimientos

Databricks

Apache Spark

Delta Lake

Python

Scala

Azure

Azure Data Lake

CI/CD

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Data architecture

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Data Eng

Herramientas

Databricks

Delta Lake

Apache Spark

Azure Data Lake

Azure Databricks

Azure Synapse

Azure DevOps

Terraform

ARM templates

Descripción del empleo

Putting people first, every day

BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust. In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity

BDO Digital is seeking an experienced and technically proficient Senior Data Engineer (Databricks Focused) to join our Technology Advisory Services practice. This role blends technical leadership with hands-on data engineering, focusing on delivering scalable, secure, and production-grade data pipelines using Azure and Databricks. The successful candidate will also lead client engagements, aligning data initiatives with business objectives to create real-world impact.

Key Responsibilities

Data Engineering and Platform Development

• Design, build, and optimize robust data pipelines using Databricks, Delta Lake, and Apache Spark.
• Develop scalable ETL processes for structured and unstructured data, ensuring data quality and reliability.
• Implement data integration solutions across cloud and on-premises sources, leveraging Databricks and Azure Data Lake.
• Automate data ingestion, transformation, and validation workflows.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance data pipeline performance and reliability.
• Ensure compliance, security, and operational excellence across all data workflows.

Client and Team Leadership

• Serve as a primary technical lead for client engagements focused on data engineering and analytics solution delivery.
• Translate business requirements into scalable data architectures and operational plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data solutions into production environments.
• Mentor junior team members and promote adoption of best practices in data engineering and cloud analytics.

Data Application

• Convert business requirements and analytics prototypes into robust, scalable data solutions.
• Apply appropriate data modeling and transformation techniques to support analytics and machine learning initiatives.
• Document data pipelines and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

Required

• Educational Background: A Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or a closely related discipline. Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.
• Professional Experience: A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in data engineering, including at least 3 years of direct experience with Databricks, Apache Spark, and cloud data platforms. Proven success in deploying and maintaining large-scale data solutions in production environments.
• In-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, with demonstrated experience using services such as Azure Data Lake, Azure Databricks, Azure Synapse, and Azure DevOps.
• Very strong proficiency with Databricks, including hands-on work with Delta Lake, Apache Spark, and data pipeline orchestration. Experience optimizing performance and reliability in production.
• Advanced programming skills in Python and/or Scala, with practical experience using data engineering libraries and frameworks.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD practices, with experience designing and maintaining pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins. Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or ARM templates for automating environment provisioning and deployment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with a range of stakeholders, including data scientists, engineers, business partners, and executive leadership. Proven ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences and influence decision-making.

Preferred

• Certifications: Professional certifications such as Databricks Certified Data Engineer or Microsoft Certified, e.g. Azure Data Engineer Associate.
• Experience with data governance, data security, and compliance frameworks.
• Consulting experience and excellent communication and client management skills.

Why BDO?

Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2026. This recognition is a milestone we’re thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

At BDO, our people experience is guided by three core pillars—Do work with genuine care, Do what matters with purpose, and Do what’s next - shaping how we support our people, serve our clients, and grow together.

• We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
• We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
• We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.
• We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued, and you can do your best work with genuine care and purpose
• We encourage innovation and forward thinking, empowering you to embrace what’s next and help shape the future of our firm

Giving back adds up

Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives. We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter

We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide comprehensive benefits from day one, and a flexible personal time off policy. We’re committed to supporting your overall wellbeing and provide reimbursement for wellness initiatives that fit your lifestyle.

Everyone counts

We are committed to creating a workplace where employees can participate fully, contribute meaningfully and succeed without barriers. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace defined by respect, fairness, and a true sense of belonging for everyone. We recognize and celebrate the unique experiences, identities, and perspectives that each of us bring – and that these experiences strengthen how we work together. Our commitment extends to ensuring that our application process is both inclusive and accessible. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

Flexibility

All BDO personnel are expected to spend some of their time working in the office, at the client site, and virtually unless accommodations or alternative work arrangements are in place.

Our model is a blended approach designed to support the flexible needs of our people, the firm and our clients. It’s about creating work experiences that meet everyone’s needs and providing flexibility to adjust when, where and how we work to meet the expectations of our role.

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