Data Engineer

• Location: Toronto (North York), ON (On-site, 5 days per week)
• Language: Strong proficiency in English, both written and spoken
• Duration: Permanent

About the Opportunity
Our client, a leading organization within the retail and consumer analytics space, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join a forward-thinking and highly collaborative analytics team. In this role, you will help shape a seamless, data-driven customer experience by building the infrastructure that powers insight across the business.

You will work alongside data analysts, business partners, and technology teams in an environment that values curiosity, innovation, and informed decision-making. This is an opportunity to move beyond traditional reporting and contribute to impactful, large-scale data solutions that influence both day-to-day operations and long-term strategy.

What’s In It for You
• A collaborative and innovative team environment that values data-driven thinking
• Opportunities to work on large-scale, high-impact data initiatives
• Exposure to modern tools and technologies within a growing analytics function
• A workplace culture that encourages creativity, ownership, and continuous improvement

Your Responsibilities
• You’ll design and build scalable data pipelines to support analytics and business intelligence initiatives
• You’ll develop and optimize tables, views, and ETL processes for high-performance data access
• You’ll ensure data quality, governance, and consistency across large and complex datasets
• You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business needs into technical solutions
• You’ll deliver actionable insights and support both ongoing and ad hoc analytical requests

Skills and Qualifications
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in data engineering or a related field
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and working with large-scale datasets
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform or similar cloud environments
• Proven ability to build and optimize ETL pipelines and complex queries
• Solid understanding of data modeling, data warehousing, and performance tuning
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for business audiences

Note from the Hiring Manager
We’re looking for someone who enjoys solving complex data challenges and takes pride in building solutions that truly impact how decisions are made across the business.

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