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