Data Engineer

Senior Data Engineer (Databricks & Snowflake)

Location: Hybrid - Vancouver, BC (4 days/week)

Contract Length: 6 months (likely extension)

Status: T4 or Incorporated

Start Date: ASAP

Are you a data engineering expert passionate about building secure, scalable data solutions that empower people and drive business results? We're seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join a dynamic team supporting enterprise-scale data integration and analytics initiatives.

You'll work with cutting-edge tools such as Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Snowflake, Python, and SQL, while applying DevSecOps best practices to ensure security, compliance, and performance. If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and have a strong background in cloud data platforms and infrastructure-as-code, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain complex data pipelines and integration workflows using Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and Snowflake
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including architects, analysts, and engineers to deliver secure and high-performing data solutions
• Apply DevSecOps principles for secure development, deployment, and monitoring of data pipelines and infrastructure
• Implement and manage data encryption, access control, and governance using tools like Databricks Unity Catalog
• Troubleshoot performance issues, conduct root cause analysis, and optimize workflows for reliability and scale
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation and contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous improvement

Top 3 Hard Skills

• Databricks, SQL & Python - 4+ years of hands-on experience
• DevOps & Security - experience with CI/CD, Azure DevOps, GitLab, Terraform/BICEP, and Powershell scripting
• Cloud Data Integration - 4+ years with Snowflake, Azure Data Factory, and related tools

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of professional experience in data engineering with cloud data platforms
• Strong understanding of handling sensitive data, data encryption, and governance
• Excellent problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills
• Self-motivated team player who thrives in fast-moving, cross-functional environments