# Data Engineer

**Company**: Aviva Canada
**Location**: Markham
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $100,000 to $125,000
**Category**: Data Science
**Industry**: Insurance

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## Description

Aviva Canada is seeking a Data Engineer to support its enterprise data modernization journey.

You will use your expertise across modern and legacy platforms to build robust data pipelines and systems that power analytics and AI initiatives.

**Responsibilities**

- Lead the design and implementation of high-performance data pipelines using tools like dbt Core/Cloud, ensuring scalability and maintainability.

- Write and maintain clean, reusable code in SQL, Python, Shell, and Terraform.

- Champion data quality, governance, and cataloging practices; create and review test plans to validate data solutions.

- Perform root cause analysis and implement effective solutions for complex data issues.

- Lead agile ceremonies, foster a delivery-focused mindset, and ensure timely execution of data initiatives.

- Guide and mentor Data Engineers and project team members, elevating team capabilities and engineering excellence.

- Work closely with architects, designers, QA engineers, and delivery teams to ensure cohesive and customer-centric data products.

- Produce and maintain comprehensive technical documentation to support implementation and knowledge sharing.

**Requirements**

- 6+ years of professional experience delivering over 5 high-impact data projects from inception through warranty.

- 3+ years of Snowflake, dbtCore/Cloud, and AWS Cloud Technologies.

- 3+ years of experience with coding in multiple programming languages such as Python, Java, etc.

- Deep knowledge of relational databases (Snowflake, PostgreSQL, Amazon Aurora), big data platforms (Hadoop), and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).

- Skilled in tools such as Snowsight, Streamlit, Qlik, and SAP BusinessObjects to communicate insights effectively.

- Expert-level proficiency in SQL, Python, Shell, and Terraform, with a strong focus on performance, reusability, and maintainability.

- Strong technical and business presentation skills; able to identify and address gaps in data designs and processes with both internal and external stakeholders.

- Hands-on experience with orchestration tools like Zena and AWS Managed Airflow.

- Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous, and high-pressure environments.

- Passion for solving real-world problems using data-driven insights to deliver impactful business outcomes.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to lead teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

- Familiarity with insurance industry processes and systems is a strong asset.

- Experience in operationalizing AI/ML & GenAI models is a plus.

**What you'll get**

- The salary band for this position ranges from $100,000 to $125,000.

- Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities.

- Outstanding Career Development opportunities.

- We’ll support your professional development education.

- Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year.

- Employee driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion.

- Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health.

- Hybrid flexible work model.

## Skills

### Required
- SQL
- Python
- Shell
- Terraform
- Snowflake
- dbtCore/Cloud
- AWS Cloud Technologies
- PostgreSQL
- Amazon Aurora
- MongoDB
- Snowsight
- Streamlit
- Qlik
- SAP BusinessObjects

### Nice to have
- AI/ML & GenAI
- Zena
- AWS Managed Airflow

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