Technical Lead – Databricks, Data Engineering & Data Modeling

BeachHead Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BeachHead Inc. in Toronto is seeking a Technical Lead – Databricks, Data Engineering & Data Modeling to spearhead data engineering initiatives for a global asset management tech team.

The role blends technical leadership with hands‑on development, data modeling, and orchestration work, driving Unity Catalog development and data framework modernization while aligning data structures to business needs.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with Databricks and Unity Catalog.
• Strong data engineering and data modeling background.
• Proficient in Python and data orchestration with ADF.
• Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven track record in technical leadership and solution design.
• Ability to translate complex business needs into scalable data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of data solutions using Databricks and Unity Catalog.
• Set coding standards and perform code reviews for quality.
• Provide technical leadership to a team of data developers and engineers.
• Translate business requirements into scalable data models.
• Guide Unity Catalog modernization and data frameworks.
• Design gold tables and align data structures to business needs.
• Collaborate on CI/CD, orchestration, and automation initiatives.
• Participate in architecture reviews and solution discussions.
• Balance hands-on development with strategic leadership to ensure project success.

Skills

Databricks

Unity Catalog

Data engineering

Data modeling

Python

CI/CD pipelines

Leadership

Solution design

Data orchestration

Tools

ADF

Job description

Are you a seasoned data engineering professional ready to lead cutting-edge projects?

Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for aTechnical Lead – Databricks, Data Engineering & Data Modeling. The position isfocused on spearheading data engineering initiatives within a global asset management technology team. The role involves a mix of technical leadership, hands‑on development, and strategic design to support ongoing Unity Catalog development, data modeling, and orchestration efforts.

Pay rate range (CAD): $75.00/hr – $80.00/hr

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of data solutions using Databricks and Unity Catalog
• Enforce coding standards and conduct rigorous code reviews to ensure high‑quality deliverables
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to a team of data developers and engineers
• Translate complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions and data models
• Support the development and modernization of Unity Catalog and related data frameworks
• Drive the design of gold tables and ensure data structures align with business needs
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on CI/CD pipeline development, orchestration, and automation
• Participate actively in technical discussions, solution design, and architecture reviews
• Balance hands‑on development with strategic leadership to ensure project success

Desired Skill-Set

• Extensive experience with Databricks and Unity Catalog
• Strong expertise in data engineering and data modeling
• Proficiency in Python and data orchestration with ADF
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and coding standards
• Proven track record in technical leadership and solution design
• Ability to translate business needs into effective data solutions
• Knowledge of software development frameworks and best practices in data environments

Nice to Have

• Experience with dependency frameworks and alerting systems
• Familiarity with advanced data monitoring and automation tools

BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology‑enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision‑making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.