Senior Data Engineer — Lead Scalable Data Pipelines

CGI; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to drive scalable data solutions. In this hybrid role, you will lead the development of high-performance data pipelines, mentor junior engineers, and ensure adherence to engineering standards. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience, expertise in SQL and Python, and a customer-first mindset. Join us to turn meaningful insights into action and shape your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Ownership from day 1

Opportunities for skill development

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering 3+ high-impact data projects from inception to warranty.
• Deep expertise in relational databases and big data platforms.
• Expert level coding skills in SQL, Python, Glue, DBT, Shell, and Terraform.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex, high-performance data pipelines.
• Advocate for engineering standards and process efficiencies.
• Mentor and support Data Engineers and Associate Data Engineers.

Skills

Big Data

Python

NoSQL

Snowflake

Shell Script

Education

8+ years of professional experience in data engineering

Tools

DBT

AWS Managed Airflow

PostgreSQL

Amazon Aurora

Job description

A leading IT consulting firm in Toronto is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to drive scalable data solutions. In this hybrid role, you will lead the development of high-performance data pipelines, mentor junior engineers, and ensure adherence to engineering standards. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience, expertise in SQL and Python, and a customer-first mindset. Join us to turn meaningful insights into action and shape your career in a dynamic environment.