Join one of Canada's fastest-growing companies and be part of something extraordinary – welcome to goeasy! At goeasy, our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do, and we're proud to be recognized for it. We've earned prestigious accolades such as Waterstone Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures, Canada's Top Growing Companies, and the TSX30, highlighting us as one of the top performers on the TSX. We're also thrilled to be named a Greater Toronto Top Employer and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®. These honors reflect our commitment to fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture where talent thrives and innovation drives us forward.

As one of Canada's leading alternative consumer lenders, we're passionate about helping everyday Canadians create a brighter future. Our vision is to provide a path to a better tomorrow, today. We offer a full range of products, including non-prime leasing, unsecured and secured loans, and point-of-sale financing through easyhome, easyfinancial, and LendCare.

If you're seeking an exciting, high-growth environment where your contributions truly matter, we want to hear from you! Join us, and together, let's create a future of financial empowerment.

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Data Lake Specialist to join our team, with a focus on supporting and optimizing cloud-based data infrastructure built on Azure Data Lake and Azure Databricks. This role bridges the gap between the Data Engineering and Data Operations teams, enabling efficient software delivery through automation, CI/CD practices, and collaborative tooling. As a key member of the Data Operations team, you will manage deployments, automate infrastructure, troubleshoot pipeline issues, and ensure security and performance across a modern Data Lakehouse architecture.

What will you be doing?

• Drive DevOps practices across the data platform by bridging development and operations within Azure Data Lake and Azure Databricks environments.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Terraform to deploy infrastructure, notebooks, and data workflows.
• Monitor and maintain system performance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Databricks job tracking to proactively identify and resolve issues.
• Automate repetitive tasks, including deployments, cluster provisioning, and job scheduling, using Databricks CLI, REST APIs, and scripting tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues within ETL pipelines, Delta Lake tables, and ingestion processes to ensure data quality and reliability.
• Support production and development environments, ensuring smooth operation and availability of Spark clusters and ADLS zones (raw, curated, refined).
• Optimize system and pipeline performance through Spark tuning, efficient partitioning, and storage best practices in Azure Data Lake.
• Implement and maintain security controls including Azure RBAC, Databricks workspace permissions, and data lake access policies.
• Develop and maintain T-SQL queries, stored procedures, and Databricks notebooks for ETL processes.
• Conduct data analysis and impact assessments using Databricks SQL and Azure Purview for data lineage and change tracking.
• Identify and resolve data quality or completeness gaps between source systems and the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW).
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security through robust validation, schema enforcement, and Delta Lake transactional guarantees.

What experience do you have?

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, Data Operations, or a related role within a cloud-based data ecosystem.
• Hands-on experience with Azure Data Lake Storage (Gen2) and Azure Databricks.
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps and Terraform, and scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Solid understanding of data pipeline monitoring, performance optimization, and incident resolution in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with data governance, access controls, and compliance standards in Azure.
• Experience with SQL, T-SQL, and data modeling for large-scale analytics platforms.
• Knowledge of Azure Data Factory, Azure Purview, and other Azure-native data services is a plus.
• Preferred Certifications:
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
  • Databricks Certified Data Engineer Associate

We offer a Flexible Work Program that provides you the ability to work three days onsite per week, between our Mississauga and downtown Toronto office.

Internal Applicants: please apply through the link and provide written endorsement from your current manager.

Why should you work for goeasy?

In keeping with our mission to create better tomorrows for our employees, each year goeasy commits to continuously enhancing its total rewards. Here are some of the perks we offer…

Financial Benefits:

• Leverage our RRSP match and Employee Share Purchase Plan programs.
• Annual bonus that rewards your hard work and dedication.
• Employee discounts on furniture, electronics, and appliances.
• MAT & PAT leave top-up.
• Expand your financial knowledge through engaging Financial Literacy Learning opportunities.

Health and Lifestyle:

• Enjoy company-paid volunteer days to give back to the community.
• Access 24/7 healthcare with Virtual Doctor Appointments.
• Personalize your benefits with a flexible modular benefits package.
• Stay fit and energized with exclusive access to our on-site private gym at our head office.

Employee Perks:

• Fuel your growth with the Tuition Assistance Program.
• Double the impact of your generosity with Company Matched Charitable Donations.
• Internal development training programs and platforms including job-specific training, career coaching, leadership excellence, mentorship, and many others.
• Enjoy a state-of-the-art office space with perks like a games room, a healthy snack program, a fitness studio, free gated parking, and more!

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity Employment:At goeasy, we believe that we can only be the best when people are able to bring their best selves to work every day. This means that we are committed to cultivating and preserving a work culture where we celebrate who we are, where everyone feels seen and heard and where every employee can fulfill their potential. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process in accordance with all legislative requirements throughout Canada. Please let us know if you require an accommodation during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.

Additional Information:All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, credit check, and validation of their work experience to qualify for hire. We thank all interested applicants, however we will only be contacting those for interview who possess the skills and qualifications outlined above.