Data Engineer - Canada - Affinity Group

    Affinity Group
    Affinity Group Canada

    1 month ago

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    Job Description:

    We are looking for Contract Data Engineers and Data Architects who are certified in Snowflake ( SnowPro or higher).

    We are seeking experienced and highly skilled Data Engineers and Data Architects to join our dynamic team on a contract basis.

    The initial contract duration is 6-12 months with the possibility of extensions based on project needs and performance.

    As a Data Engineer/Architect , you will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and optimizing our data infrastructure and architecture to support our clients rapidly growing data needs.


    Key Responsibilities:
    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and design scalable solutions.

    Develop and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL processes to ensure timely and accurate data ingestion, transformation, and storage.

    Design and implement efficient data models and schemas to support both operational and analytical workloads.
    Optimize data storage and retrieval processes for performance and cost-efficiency.
    Conduct performance tuning and troubleshooting of data infrastructure components.
    Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in data engineering and architecture.


    Requirements:
    ~ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
    ~5+ years of experience in data engineering or data architecture roles.
    ~ Strong proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java).
    ~ Experience with cloud-based data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
    ~ Hands-on experience with data warehousing technologies (- Snowflake)
    ~ Certification in Snowflake Pro or higher is required.
    ~ Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
    ~ Strong communication and collaboration skills.


    Preferred Qualifications:
    Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
    Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
    Familiarity with data governance and security best practices.
    Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
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