Senior Data Engineer — Remote, Lead Scalable Data Pipelines

IQVIA; Remote; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare analytics company is seeking a Senior Data Engineer who will design and optimize data pipelines, lead engineering projects, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of data engineering experience, proficiency in Python and SQL, and hands-on experience with cloud platforms like Google Cloud and AWS. This role offers remote working flexibility and the opportunity to work in a collaborative global team focused on innovation and improvement of patient outcomes.

Benefits

Remote working flexibility

Mentorship opportunities

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, including at least 2–3 years in a senior‑level role.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts; experience with BigQuery or similar technologies.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms: Google Cloud and AWS preferred; Azure acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize data pipelines and workflows.
• Collaborate with global engineering pods to maintain consistent coding standards.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and contractors.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

SQL proficiency

Data engineering experience

Mentorship skills

Communication of technical concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Google Cloud

AWS

BigQuery

Snowflake

Job description

A global healthcare analytics company is seeking a Senior Data Engineer who will design and optimize data pipelines, lead engineering projects, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of data engineering experience, proficiency in Python and SQL, and hands-on experience with cloud platforms like Google Cloud and AWS. This role offers remote working flexibility and the opportunity to work in a collaborative global team focused on innovation and improvement of patient outcomes.