Principal Data Engineer

Principal Data Engineer Base pay range: CA$105,000.00/yr - CA$120,000.00/yr Aviso: At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. We are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work at a company committed to its people, learn more at Overview We are looking for a Principal Data Engineer to join our Data and Analytics Group within the Technology Services Partners (TSP) department. Reporting to the Sr Director, Data Platform Delivery and Engineering, you will design, build, and collaborate with Development, Security, and TSP Ops teams to deploy data and software products on‑premise and in the cloud. This role drives our data strategy, advances data maturity, and helps build a modern data and analytics practice that enables data‑driven decisions and innovative solutions. Responsibilities Contribute technical expertise and collaborate with peers on solution design and implementation Participate in the data engineering lifecycle and support project delivery Apply architectural and design principles to improve performance, capacity, and scalability of data systems Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and data engineers to determine data requirements and system impacts Contribute to cloud viability analysis, detailed work planning and estimation for major projects Promote best practices and contribute to continuous improvement Design and implement security standards and configurations (including cluster policies, Key Vault, and audit logging) Create and maintain solution design documents, diagrams, and other materials for on‑premise and cloud deployments Implement modern data and analytics practices using tools such as Databricks, Snowflake, Salesforce, Python, and SQL Design, develop, build, and maintain cloud-based applications and services on Azure What you are Service – You put clients’ needs first, deliver client‑centric solutions, and build strategic partnerships to become a trusted advisor Execution – You focus on delivering results, seek opportunities for improvement, take accountability, and learn from mistakes Collaboration – You work well with others to achieve organizational goals, build trust, and foster inclusion Requirements Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a technical diploma, or equivalent software development experience Advanced knowledge of software engineering concepts and methodologies 5+ years in data engineering or software development, with potential for technical leadership or mentorship Experience designing and implementing highly available, scalable, resilient solutions for cloud‑native and non‑cloud environments Hands‑on experience with Azure Platform services (e.g., Logic Apps, API Management, Service Bus, Event Grid, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, Azure Monitor) Understanding of Azure IaaS, PaaS, container deployments (Azure Container Instances, Kubernetes) Understanding of DevSecOps practices and tools (Azure DevOps, Docker CI/CD, IaC) Experience or certification with AWS/Azure is an asset Experience in wealth management and/or credit unions is an asset Fluent English; bilingual in French is an asset Benefits Competitive compensation and comprehensive health, dental, and insurance benefits Generous vacation, fitness benefit, and parental leave top‑up options Matching retirement contributions Learning and education support, plus ongoing professional development Regular social events to foster teamwork Equal Employment Opportunity Aviso welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs during the hiring process. Company Overview Aviso is a leading wealth management and investment services provider in Canada, with approximately $145 billion in assets under administration and over 1,000 employees. We partner with credit unions, investment dealers, and other financial services firms to deliver client‑centric wealth solutions. Offices in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Winnipeg. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No recruiters or agencies, please. #J-18808-Ljbffr