Software Engineer - Data

Forum Asset Management; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier insurance

$1,000 annual wellness credit

Competitive pay & PTO

Performance incentives

Employee matching program

Learning & development support

Volunteer days

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Forum Asset Management is seeking a Software Engineer – Data to design and build its next-generation enterprise data platform using the Microsoft Fabric stack. You will ingest, clean, model, and analyze data to surface business intelligence powering investment, real estate, and operations decisions.

You’ll work hands-on in-office, collaborating with investment professionals and software teams to deliver scalable data-driven solutions and AI-powered workflows that create measurable value.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of progressive experience in software/data engineering or data science.
• Experience with Microsoft Azure ecosystem and data tools.
• Proficiency in Python for data workflows and integration.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to end-to-end design and evolution of Lakehouse architecture using Microsoft Fabric and Azure services.
• Lead large-scale data initiatives, migrations, and integrations across systems.
• Design and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines for high-volume data.
• Develop AI/ML-powered workflows using Azure tools.
• Create internal APIs and analytics access across departments.
• Partner with real estate, private equity, and operations teams to implement data solutions.
• Promote data governance, automation, and AI best practices.

Skills

Data storytelling

Problem solving

Entrepreneurial mindset

Collaboration

Tools

Azure

Azure Data Factory

Synapse

ADLS Gen 2

Power BI

Python

Web scraping

APIs

Job description

Join us in delivering Extraordinary Outcomes through investment.

Forum Asset Management is a North American investor, developer, and asset manager with a 29-year track record of delivering long-term value through real estate, private equity, and infrastructure investments. We are a purpose-driven firm committed to sustainability, responsible investing, and making a positive impact in the communities where we invest.

With over $3 billion in AUM, Forum is one of Canada's most dynamic investment platforms. In 2024, we completed the country's largest real estate transaction through our acquisition of Alignvest Student Housing, making us the largest owner and developer of Purpose-Built Student Accommodations (PBSA) in Canada. Our open-ended Real Estate Income and Impact Fund (REIIF) is now over $2.4 billion, backed by a $3.5 billion development pipeline that spans coast-to-coast.

Forum is also building one of the fastest-growing self-storage platforms in Canada, focused on acquiring, developing, and operating institutional-grade storage facilities in undersupplied urban markets.

Position Overview:

We’re looking for a Software Engineer – Data to design, build, and evolve Forum’s next-generation enterprise data platform using the Microsoft Fabric technology stack (or a suitable alternative). This role sits at the intersection of data engineering and software development; you’ll build software that relies heavily on data. From ingesting and cleaning complex datasets to developing full-stack applications that surface insights, you’ll architect the full data lifecycle: ingestion, transformation, modelling, analytics, and AI enablement.

You’ll play a key role in creating scalable, production-grade systems that turn raw data into business intelligence, powering Forum’s investment, real estate, and operational strategies. This is a rare greenfield opportunity to shape both the platform architecture and the suite of data-driven tools built on top of it.

This is a hands‑on, in-office role with high visibility. You’ll act as a trusted advisor and technical authority, collaborating with investment professionals, business leaders, analysts, and software developers to design enterprise-grade systems and AI-powered workflows that drive measurable business value. Your work will lay the foundation for our long‑term data strategy and the future of decision‑making at Forum.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the end-to-end design and evolution of Forum’s Lakehouse architecture using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, ADLS, and related Azure services.
• Lead large‑scale data initiatives, migrations, and integrations across diverse internal and external systems.
• Design and optimize enterprise‑grade ETL/ELT pipelines for high‑volume, high‑complexity data.
• Develop AI/ML‑powered workflows using tools like Azure OpenAI, Document Intelligence, and Azure ML.
• Create internal APIs and tools to enable self‑serve analytics and data access across departments.
• Partner with business teams across real estate, private equity, and operations to identify data opportunities and implement tailored solutions.
• Promote best practices in data governance, automation, and AI application across Forum’s technology ecosystem.

Candidate Profile:

• 2-3 years of progressive experience in software engineering, data engineering, and/or data science, with a proven record of designing and delivering enterprise‑scale, data‑driven software solutions.
• Experience within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, including Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory (ADF), Synapse, ADLS Gen 2, and Power BI.
• Proficient in Python for data engineering, automation, API integration, and full‑stack development workflows.
• Strong grasp of data lifecycle management – from ingestion and cleaning of raw, unstructured datasets to modelling, transformation, and visualization for decision‑making.
• Experience working with big data environments and optimizing pipelines for scale, performance, and reliability.
• Hands‑on experience with web scraping and external data acquisition, transforming diverse public and private data sources into structured, usable datasets.
• Applied understanding of AI concepts and practical leveraging of LLMs (e.g., Azure OpenAI, generative AI models, or document intelligence services) to automate data analysis, classification, or prediction tasks.
• Proven ability to evaluate, prototype, and deploy emerging AI/ML solutions that create measurable business value.
• Exceptional data presentation and storytelling skills, with the ability to convey complex technical insights to non‑technical stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable operating in ambiguity and turning loosely defined problems into working, scalable solutions.
• Background in private equity, real estate, asset management, and/or startup experience is preferred.

Invest in Your Career

• Excellent Benefits: A top‑tier insurance program designed to keep you healthy, active, and supported, plus a $1,000 annual wellness credit.
• Competitive Total Rewards: We value our team members and offer a well‑rounded package that includes competitive pay, paid time off, and performance‑based incentives.
• Compensation: We are committed to supporting your success and are offering a salary range of $65,000-85,000 CAD for this position.
• Employee Match Program: Invest alongside Forum with access to a matching contribution program.
• Learning and Development Opportunities: Access support for professional designations, TTI behavioural assessments, and quarterly learning forums to grow skills and industry knowledge. We believe in Best Idea Wins and foster an entrepreneurial environment where your input has real impact.
• Diverse and Inclusive Team: We celebrate diverse perspectives and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of equity and inclusion.
• Employee Referral Program: Receive a generous bonus when your referral joins our team.
• Social Impact: Enjoy paid volunteer days and opportunities to participate in team‑led community initiatives.
• Quarterly All Teams: Sessions with your colleagues across the business to share insights, celebrate success, and spotlight culture.
• Lunch and Learns: Regular opportunities to connect, learn, and exchange knowledge with peers across the business.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage:

Forum uses AI tools on a limited basis to support administrative tasks in the recruitment process, such as organizing applications and identifying basic keywords. These tools do not make or influence hiring decisions, which are made entirely by human reviewers.

Forum Commitment:

At Forum, we encourage diversity. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects our belief that diversity is central to building a high‑performing team. Forum is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please let the recruitment team know [e-mail]

A few words about us

Forum is an investor, developer and asset manager operating across North America for over 30 years, focusing on real estate, private equity and infrastructure, with a strategic concentration in housing. We are committed to creating value that benefits our stakeholders and the communities in which we invest, delivering what we call our Extraordinary Outcomes.

About Forum Asset Management

The enterprise value of our assets under management currently exceeds $3.9 billion. We're proud to have delivered meaningful alternative asset returns since 2002, while positively impacting over 25,499 lives.