Senior Full Stack Developer - Data Platform

Vancity; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A member-owned credit union in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Full Stack Developer focused on building scalable data solutions. This role involves extensive data engineering, utilizing Databricks for data processing and optimization, as well as API integration using .NET or Java. Ideal candidates have over 10 years of experience in data engineering and a solid grounding in cloud platforms. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $125,000 to $160,000, and provides comprehensive benefits including customizable options and living wage recognition.

Benefits

Flexible benefit packages

3–4 weeks of vacation

Immediate health coverage

Defined benefit pension

Qualifications

• 10+ years in data engineering roles within large, complex environments.
• Hands-on Databricks experience and strong Spark SQL/PySpark proficiency.
• Experience integrating data via APIs and building services in .NET or Java.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable data solutions for large datasets.
• Build modern data pipelines using Databricks and optimize Spark SQL.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams to align data solutions.

Skills

Databricks

Spark SQL

APIs

Data Engineering

Cloud Platforms

SQL

ETL/ELT

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Azure Data Lake

AWS

Databricks

.NET (C#)

Java

Job description

Our Story & Purpose

We’re Vancity, a member‑owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. Since 1946, our commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers. We’ve made bold commitments to become net‑zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans, and we’re actively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.

As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada, we’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the country’s Top Employers. If you’re ready to join our team of 2,700 diverse individuals, access competitive rewards and benefits, and be part of a greater movement – apply today!

Your Role in Supporting Our Members

As a Senior Full Stack Developer – Data Platform, you will design and deliver scalable data solutions that move, process, and standardize large datasets across our enterprise. Your primary focus (≈70–80%) will be data engineering—building reliable pipelines on Databricks and cloud platforms, optimizing Spark SQL, and implementing robust data models and ETL/ELT patterns.

Your secondary focus (≈20–30%) will leverage .NET or Java to build and integrate APIs and services that interface with the data platform and downstream applications.

This is a Full‑time, Permanent role based at Vancity head office. Our head office is in Vancouver, and we welcome candidates in BC and Ontario. While this position offers a hybrid work arrangement, you may be required on‑site for events and business needs.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Build modern data pipelines on Databricks using Spark (SQL/PySpark) to ingest, transform, and serve data at scale (batch and, where applicable, streaming).
• Design ETL/ELT workflows that ensure data quality, lineage, and reliability across diverse source systems (core banking, SaaS, on‑prem, files, APIs).
• Model data for analytics and integration (dimensional modeling, star/snowflake, normalized/denormalized patterns) with performance‑tuned SQL.
• Optimize cloud data platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) for cost, performance, and resilience; implement storage best practices (e.g., data lake/Delta lake).
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs in .NET or Java to expose curated datasets and platform services securely to consuming applications.
• Harden pipelines with monitoring, logging, alerting, and automated validation; champion data governance and security by design.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with product, architecture, security, and application teams to align data solutions with enterprise standards.
• Review code and mentor engineers to uphold best practices in data engineering and platform delivery.
• Ensure regulatory, audit, and compliance requirements typical of financial institutions are met across data solutions and integrations.

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in data engineering roles within large, complex environments (banking/insurance or similar preferred).
• Hands‑on Databricks experience (workspaces, clusters, notebooks, jobs) and strong Spark SQL/PySpark proficiency.
• Advanced SQL skills (e.g., T‑SQL); PL/SQL is a nice‑to‑
• Proven experience with ETL/ELT, data warehousing, and large‑scale data movement across heterogeneous sources.
• Cloud expertise with Azure or AWS (e.g., Azure Data Lake Storage, Data Factory/Synapse; or AWS equivalents).
• Experience integrating data via APIs and building services in .NET (C#) or Java.
• Familiarity with CI/CD for data pipelines (e.g., Azure DevOps), and automation/IaC is an asset.
• Strong understanding of data security, privacy, and governance practices (quality checks, lineage, access controls).
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills; ability to influence and guide technical decisions.

You’ll Thrive Here If You Are:

• Collaborative: You build trust and strong relationships across data, application, and business teams.
• Data ‑ Driven: You make design decisions grounded in performance, reliability, and measurable outcomes.
• Detail ‑ Oriented: You care deeply about data quality, observability, and operational excellence.
• Leadership ‑ Focused: You mentor others and raise the bar for engineering practices and platform standards.

We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don't perfectly align with those listed.

What You’ll Earn

This role offers a salary range of $125,000 to $160,000. The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications, skills, previous experience, and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package, employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

A career at Vancity is more than just a job; you’re joining a tradition of change‑makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:

• Living Wage Employer: Largest private‑sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canada’s Top Employers.
• Customizable Benefits: Flexible benefit packages tailored annually to meet evolving needs.
• Generous Vacation: 3–4 weeks of vacation per year, with additional days earned over time.
• Extra Stat Holidays: 2 extra days, plus care days for personal or family illness.
• Immediate Health Coverage: Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date, with three levels of coverage to choose from.
• Defined Benefit Pension: Guaranteed income for life, recognizing that retirement looks different for everyone.

Vancity Talent Programs

Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black, or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner, this initiative provides access to career development opportunities, prioritized job screening, and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative, in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). For details, please see our dedicated Talent Programs job posting.

This role is an open vacancy, and our hiring process is grounded in fairness, transparency, and inclusion. We are also committed to an inclusive, barrier‑free and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require any accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process (including the application stage), we encourage you to let us know by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]. We’re here to work with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively. All requests will be handled with the utmost respect and confidentiality, so you can participate fully in the process.

Qualifications Education

Preferred

Bachelors