Data Engineer
Permanent Full-time
Closes: November 6
Purpose
The Data Engineer plays a key role in integrating data buy building data pipelines and supporting data architecture on Azure for cross functional teams. The Data Engineer will support our BI developers, database architects, data analysts and data scientists on data initiatives and ensure optimal data delivery and architecture consistency throughout ongoing projects.
Working closely with other data engineers, analysts, and business partners, the Data Engineer helps ensure data is accurate, accessible, secure, and fit for purpose - supporting Innovation’s digital strategy and our commitment to simplifying banking for all Canadians.
Education & Experience
- Completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field
- Microsoft Azure Data Engineer Associate Certification preferred.
- Advanced working SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases, query authoring (SQL), and working familiarity with various databases and performance tuning.
- Experience building and optimizing ‘big data’ data pipelines, architectures and data sets with Azure Data Factory and hands-on experience with Azure Synapse.
- Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Strong analytic skills in working with unstructured datasets and some experience with Python.
- Build processes supporting data transformation, data structures, metadata, dependency, and workload management.
Principal Responsibilities / Accountabilities
- Design and build reusable data extraction, transformation, and loading processes to handle data from various sources.
- Develop Modern Data Warehouse using Azure Data Factory, Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse, and Data Bricks and ensure its optimal performance.
- Develop, design, and optimize data models and data structures that are reusable.
- Development of DevOps CI/CD, automation, and deployment.
- Participate in metadata management and data governance initiatives.
- Solve complex data challenges and deliver insights that help the organization achieve its goals.
- Work with stakeholders, including Executive, Product, Data and Design teams, to assist with data-related technical issues and support their data infrastructure needs.
- Create data tools for analytics and data scientist teams to assist them in building and optimizing our products into an innovative industry leader.
- Work with data and analytics experts to strive for greater functionality in our data systems.
Technical Skills (Developing / Learning)
- SQL and relational databases
- Data integration and transformation concepts
- Power BI or similar analytics tools
- Microsoft 365 ecosystem (Excel, Teams, Power Platform exposure an asset)
- Ability to write clear documentation and technical notes
Corporate Values
- Accountability – We take ownership
- Integrity – We do the right thing
- Respect – We value people and perspectives
About Us
Hi! We’re Innovation Federal Credit Union. Our purpose is to simplify banking for all Canadians. With our values of Accountability, Integrity, and Respect, we’re continuously evolving to better serve our members and employees.
As one of only three federal credit unions in Canada, we are proudly rooted in Saskatchewan with a growing national footprint. Made in Sask. Built for Canada.
What Sets Us Apart
- Commitment to Community: $1.1 million invested in local organizations last year
- Diversity & Inclusion: Nearly 22% of InnovationNation identifies as part of a designated group
- Day-One Benefits:
- 7% employer-matched pension
- Extended health and wellness benefits
- Employee and family assistance program
- Preferred staff loan rates
In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, we acknowledge that we work on the traditional territories of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples. We are grateful to live, work, and grow on these lands now known as Canada.
