Senior Data Engineer

2 weeks ago

Markham, Ontario, Canada Recrute Action Full time $120,000 - $150,000 per year
Senior Data Engineer (AWS, Snowflake, DBT)
Exciting opportunity in the insurance industry for a senior-level expert in data engineering. Leverage Snowflake, dbt, and AWS to architect and implement scalable cloud data solutions. Hybrid role based in Markham. Work cross-functionally on impactful initiatives that enable AI and business transformation.

What is in it for you:

• Salaried: $95-105 per hour.

• Incorporated Business Rate: $ per hour.

• 12-month contract.

• Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.

• Hybrid model: 3 days per week on-site, subject to change.

Responsibilities:

• Define and drive data engineering strategy, technical standards, and best practices across the organization.

• Lead architecture and detailed design of end-to-end data solutions.

• Build and manage scalable data pipelines with tools like dbt Core/Cloud.

• Design and review conceptual, logical, and physical data models.

• Write clean, maintainable code in SQL, Python, Shell, and Terraform.

• Promote data quality, cataloging, and governance across all initiatives.

• Conduct root cause analysis and resolve complex data issues.

• Oversee agile delivery, ensuring timely and effective execution.

• Mentor engineers to build team capability and elevate technical quality.

• Collaborate with architects, QA engineers, and business stakeholders.

• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation.

• Participate in hiring and onboarding by designing technical assessments and conducting interviews.

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Relevant certifications preferred; two or more of the following are considered an asset:

• SnowPRO Core

• SnowPRO Advanced Data Engineer (DEA-C01, DEA-C

• SnowPro Advanced: Architect (ARA-C

• dbt Developer

• AWS Cloud Practitioner

• 15+ years of professional experience, with delivery of 10+ high-impact data projects.

• 7+ years of experience in coding with Python, Java, or similar languages.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Snowflake, dbt Core/Cloud, and AWS.

• Deep knowledge of relational (PostgreSQL, Amazon Aurora), NoSQL (MongoDB), and big data platforms (Hadoop).

• Proficiency in SQL, Python, Shell scripting, and Terraform.

• Skilled in data visualization tools including Snowsight, Streamlit, Qlik, and SAP BusinessObjects.

• Experience with orchestration tools such as Zena and AWS Managed Airflow.

• Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to bridge business and technical perspectives.

• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and elevating engineering capabilities.

• Ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.

• Strong problem-solving and customer-centric mindset.

• Familiarity with insurance industry systems and processes is a strong asset.

• Exposure to operationalizing AI/ML and GenAI models is considered a plus.

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