Senior Data Scientist

Moneris Solutions Corp; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian fintech is seeking a Senior Data Scientist in Toronto to build scalable data pipelines and support data science and AI initiatives. Candidates should have extensive experience in data engineering and coding, particularly in Python and SQL, along with proficiency in Snowflake and Databricks. The role offers a collaborative environment with hybrid work flexibility and focuses on driving data-informed decisions across teams.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Flexible benefits

Retirement planning support

Growth & development opportunities

Holistic wellness support

Paid time off programs

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in data science and/or AI.
• Proficient in data management and database architecture.
• Experience with large datasets and data integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable data pipelines.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend new data technologies.
• Lead the deployment of data science/AI models.

Skills

Python

Data Governance

Data Engineering

Data Science

Machine Learning

SQL

Data Modeling

Cloud Platforms (Azure, AWS)

PowerBI

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Snowflake

Databricks

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Data Scientist to join our team in a role that blends deep data engineering expertise with hands-on support for data science and AI initiatives. While the title reflects a senior data science position, you will be uniquely positioned at the intersection of data engineering and data science/AI, with emphasis on building scalable data pipelines, optimizing data architecture, and enabling the deployment of machine learning models in production.

Location: You will be based in our Toronto office, balancing in-office collaboration with remote flexibility.

Reporting Relationship: You will report to the Manager, Data Science

Your Moneris Career - What you'll do

Design and maintain scalable data pipelines, ensuring robust logging, exception handling, and operational visibility.

Develop and optimize data models and architectures by analyzing database structures and aligning with our needs

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold best practices in code quality, documentation, testing, and deployment.

Ensure data governance and lineage by working with strategy teams to promote data reuse and clarity.

Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve data operations, using team context and emerging tools.

Design and implement AI systems incorporating Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and multimodal Large Language Models (LLMs) to solve complex challenges.

Use Databricks and Snowflake to support data analysis and enable the deployment of advanced Data Science and AI solutions.

Lead the development and deployment of DS/AI models, ensuring production readiness, performance monitoring, and business alignment.

Partner with developers, data scientists, and business leaders to embed insights into enterprise workflows and drive data-informed decisions.

Your Moneris Career - What you bring

Bachelor's degree required (master's an asset) in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent work experience in a Technology or business environment

Minimum of 5 years of experience working in developing and following structured work processes in data engineering

Minimum of 3 years of experience in data science and/or AI related position

Minimum of 5 years of experience coding with Python, other programming languages and coding is considered an asset

Demonstrated proficiency in Snowflake, DataBricks, Python and SQL

Experience with Cloud platforms services such as Azure, AWS

Proficient in data management, governance, data design and database architecture

Experience manipulating, processing and extracting value from large, disconnected datasets.

Proficient in data modelling, data integrations, data orchestration, and supporting methodologies.

Proficient in leading large-scale projects or project steps and communicating progress/approach with technical/non-technical peers/clients and leaders

Experience in Payments / Financial industry (an asset)

Build Dashboards and Data Visualizations in PowerBI (an asset)

Experience working with version control, continuous integration/delivery, automated testing (unit, functional, performance) (an asset)

Minimum of 1 year of experience with RAG frameworks, multimodal LLMs, and their application in real-world scenarios (an asset)

Your Moneris Career - What you get

At Moneris, we believe in empowering you to succeed—personally and professionally. As part of our team, you'll have access to resources, opportunities, and an inclusive environment that supports your development and career.

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program, including performance-based bonuses, flexible benefits starting from day one, and your choice of a health spending account (HSA) or personal spending account (PSA)

Retirement planning support, with profit-sharing programs including company match and a defined contribution pension plan

Growth & development opportunities, including unlimited access to Coursera, mentorship programs, and an internal gig marketplace

Holistic wellness support, with an Employee & Family Assistance Program, 24/7 virtual healthcare, and workplace wellness initiatives

Flexibility that works for you, including hybrid work arrangements, a Work from Abroad program, and paid time off programs

Recognition and rewards, with company-wide recognition programs, exclusive banking perks from RBC & BMO, and access to great employee discounts

Find out more about the work perks and benefits you get as a Moneris employee at Moneris.com/careers

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Note: We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people of colour, people with disabilities, people of all genders, sexual orientation and intersectional identities.

We acknowledge that people from equity-deserving groups (including racialized individuals, women, gender diverse individuals, individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and those born outside of Canada) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet all the requirements posted. At Moneris, we believe candidates bring experience to their work in many ways. We encourage you to apply and share, in the application form, the transferrable experience you bring, and how this will support your success in this role.

About Us

We’re the original Canadian fintech. Powering businesses—from the smallest micro-merchant to large enterprises—with the commerce solutions, expert knowledge and local support they need to reach their full potential. That’s why we exist. For 25 years and counting, we’re proud to be the partner Canadians rely on to kickstart their dreams online, expand to a brick-and-mortar space or find new ways to connect with customers in their community and beyond.

Our commitment to you.

From coast to coast to coast, Moneris is proudly powering Canadian commerce for businesses, big and small. Our success is rooted in the dedication of our team members, whose skills, talent, and passion make it all possible. We provide resources, opportunities and an inclusive environment that empower our people to drive their careers forward and, together, create a positive impact on Canadian businesses.