Senior Data Engineer, Fixed Term

About the role

DEPT is hiring a Senior Data Engineer for a 3-month fixed-term salaried contract in Ontario, Canada, preferably in Toronto. The role takes ownership of complex data workflows that power digital transformation, designing and implementing scalable data solutions that turn raw information into actionable marketing insights.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and deploy production-grade data pipelines using modern orchestration tools such as Airflow or dbt.
• Optimize data models for performance and cost-efficiency within cloud environments.
• Perform code reviews and mentor Core Engineers to maintain high standards.
• Work with Data Scientists and Analysts to ensure data readiness for advanced modeling.
• Implement data security and privacy best practices in line with global standards.

Required profile

• Proven experience designing and building ETL/ELT pipelines in a professional environment.
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, GCP or Azure).
• Knowledge of data modeling techniques such as Star Schema and Data Vault.
• Ability to act fast and adapt to the evolving needs of global brands.

Required skills

• Deep proficiency in SQL and Python for data processing.
• Data pipeline development with tools such as Airflow or dbt.

The anticipated hourly range is $65, based on a 40-hour workweek and factors such as experience and expertise. The company states it is flexible on the rate.