Senior Data Engineer

Fundserv has been the indispensable hub for the Canadian investment industry for over 30 years, connecting manufacturers, distributors, intermediaries, and service providers to build solutions that simplify business interactions and promote innovation in the industry. We do this by focusing on our corporate values of Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity, and Respect.

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer who will be responsible for designing and developing database systems, data models and schemas, as well as building data pipelines assembling large, complex data sets for analytical purposes.

In this role, you will…

• Work in an Agile team while collaborating with other teams across product lines to define database requirements and technical specifications.
• Develop and optimize SQL and PL/SQL scripts, procedures, packages, and functions.
• Support database design, schema changes, and data model improvements to enhance performance, scalability, and data integrity.
• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle databases and related components.
• Build and support ETL processes and data pipelines for reporting and downstream integrations.
• Monitor database health, troubleshoot Oracle performance issues, and implement tuning improvements.
• Manage database security, access controls, backup/recovery processes, and deployment support.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and track database development activities.

Why you are the person we’re looking for…

You’ve demonstrated the ability to do the following, gained through education and/or experience:

• Strong understanding of relational database design and logical/physical data modeling.
• Practical experience using SQL and PL/SQL for database operations, scripting, and automation.
• Strong working knowledge of relational database platforms, especially Oracle 19c/23ai and Exadata Cloud Customer (ExaCC) familiarity with cloud technologies, including Oracle OCI and Azure, is a strong plus.
• Experience with Oracle Forms and Oracle APEX for maintaining, supporting, or developing database-driven applications.
• Comfortable working in Unix/Linux environments, including shell scripting and automation.
• Proven ability to build and optimize data pipelines and workflows using technologies such as Talend, Azure Synapse, or Microsoft Fabric.
• Experience in automated database deployment experience using Liquibase

The following is not required but will be a bonus:

• AI-assisted database development is a nice-to-have capability that may help streamline development and maintenance activities.

Target total compensation including bonus: $138,000 – $149,500 per year

(Starting base salary range: $120,000 - $130,000/year)

AI Statement

• Fundserv leverages the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to support our recruitment process through assistance with initial resume screening. However, AI is not used to make final assessment, selection or hiring decisions, and the hiring team maintains oversight over the end-to-end recruitment process. 

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Fundserv's total compensation package includes a competitive performance pay program, employer-paid group benefits, an RRSP matching program, and more.

We recognize that there are different paths to gaining skills, so if you have diverse experience which doesn’t match the criteria exactly but you think you would be great in this role, we invite you to apply!

Why Work Here

Our Benefits and Perks

We’ve consistently been recognized as a GTA Top Employer and a Canada Top Small & Medium Employer. Below are some of the reasons why:

• Employer-paid premiums for group health plan, including a Healthcare Spending Account
• Up to $2,000 per year for mental health practitioners and corporate-wide mental health days per year
• Wellness benefit for gym memberships, workout equipment, meditation and wellness apps, and more!
• RRSP matching program
• $500 one-time stipend for home office equipment and monthly home-internet subsidy
• Access to tools like LinkedIn Learning and Pluralsight and additional training opportunities
• EI top-up programs for maternity and parental leave, family medical, and family caregiver leave
• Ability to work out of province for 20 days after 2 years of employment

Our Hybrid Work Policy

We recognize the importance of flexibility and work-life balance, and as such our hybrid model is purpose-led – we come in for a reason, not to fill a quota.