Senior Engineering Specialist

Donna Cona Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Engineering Specialist to develop and support data products in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in mathematics or data analytics, complemented by practical experience in data engineering. Responsibilities include collaborating with various teams to optimize data processes and enhance the quality of datasets for business analytics initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of applied data engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of data modeling and cloud techniques.

Responsibilities

• Build and support data products for Canadian use.
• Collaborate with teams to design and publish datasets.
• Optimize data preparation activities through automation.

Skills

SQL

Python

Azure Data Bricks

Synapse

ADF

PowerBI

Data Modeling

Communication

Organizational Skills

Agile Mindset

Education

Mathematics degree

Computer Science degree

Data Analytics degree

Job description

Reference #: 8035
Location: Toronto, ON or London, ON (Hybrid – In office 3 days a week)
Type: Sub-contract

Donna Cona Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Engineering Specialist, for one of our key clients to build and support data products and publish self-service connected datasets.

Candidate MUST have the following:

• Mathematics, Computer Science and/or Data Analytics degree;
• Three to over five (3-5+) years of applied data engineering experience (Data & Analytics education an asset);
• Expertise and knowledge of SQL, Python, Azure Data Bricks, Synapse, ADF and PowerBI;
• Strong understanding of data modeling and ability to apply different techniques within a cloud platform;
• Excellent communication, presentation, and strong organization skills;
• Excitement to share learnings with others across the company, including senior leadership and community of practice participation;
• Agile, practical, customer service-oriented mindset; and
• Generally curious and excited to learn new things.

Candidate should have the following demonstrated experience:

• Build and support data products for Canadian use: design, curate, and publish self-service connected datasets that increase re-use and quality of the data available in support of business data and analytic initiatives;
• Design and develop data models and patterns for re-usability in collaboration with Data Governance and Information Architecture teams;
• Optimize data engineering and preparation activities through automation and leveraging of modern tools and techniques;
• Collaborate on a daily basis with the core data team and business while assisting with mentoring other engineers on the team;
• Collaborate with business teams to understand data needs, provide recommendation on solution options, and support business initiatives when required;
• Inventory critical data elements including lineage, classification, and usage; and
• Create and maintain a strong collaboration with different groups inside the organization.

Donna Cona is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. We don’t discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, national origin, disability,age or any other protected status. We are committed to maintaining a barrier free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals.

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