Senior Data Engineer
Department: Technology
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Toronto, ON
Description
Who we need
Reporting to the Sr Manager Data Products, the Senior Data Engineer will be a key member of the Data Solutions team, responsible for building scalable, high-quality data products within our AWS cloud environment. Your role focus on enabling our business functions and reporting teams by designing robust data products, optimizing data workflows, and delivering curated data assets to meet business needs.
Working closely with Platform Engineering, Data Governance and BI teams, you will build and optimize data products and ensure that these assets are standardized, and compliant with data management principles. You will collaborate with business stakeholders to understand evolving requirements and will primarily focus on delivering reliable, production-grade data solutions that power insights and innovation.
What you will do
Design and build end-to-end data products using AWS tools (e.g., Glue, Lambda, S3, Redshift, Step Functions);
Develop optimized data models that support Business Intelligence, reporting and business functions needs;
Perform data transformations, automate workflows, and validate data integrity across large datasets;
Convert complex business and technical rules into logic for efficient data flows and reliable pipelines;
Partner with BI teams and Analysts to deliver clean, curated, and well-documented data assets for reporting and visualization;
Ensure data assets are aligned with governance principles, compliance requirements, and best practices for data management;
Interface with business customers, gathering requirements and delivering complete data products;
Work closely with Platform Engineers to align solutions with cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, cost-efficiency, and security;
Monitor and tune data workflows for performance and resource optimization, ensuring reliability and scalability;
Stay current on emerging AWS technologies, best practices, and trends to drive innovation within the data solutions team.
What you will bring
The education. Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field.
The experience. 7+ years of hands-on experience building data products using AWS services such as Glue, Redshift, Lambda, and S3. Background in data modeling, including relational, dimensional, and analytical models. Experience with ETL/ELT frameworks, workflow orchestration tools, and extensive use of Git for branching, merging, and conflict resolution. Experience in financial services and insurance is considered a definite asset.
The knowledge. Strong understanding of data management principles, including data quality, metadata management, and governance. Solid grasp of industry standards for data warehousing and modeling. Familiarity with agile development processes, particularly Scrum, is considered an asset.
The skills. Highly proficient in SQL and Python for data transformation, validation, and automation. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with BI teams, Platform Engineers, and Data Governance teams. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the capability to design solutions for complex data challenges.
Why join?
When you’re a part of Securian Canada, you’re a member of an agile and innovative, high-performing, bright-thinking, make-things-happen culture – so that together, we can discover the art of possible.
At our company, we see your potential on day one and challenge you to grow your unique strengths as you create a career filled with opportunity, collaboration, and purpose.
You’ll also be part of a team that’s committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and who values diverse perspectives, so that you can be the person you want to be – both in, and outside, work.
Securian Canada offers a competitive total rewards program with a variety of perks and benefits, including:
Flexible work arrangements with monthly financial allocations to support your work-life balance;
Generous starting paid vacation time, plus additional vacation days for every year of service;
Paid volunteer day so you can dedicate time to a cause you are passionate about;
Paid personal and wellness days to support your total wellbeing;
Educational assistance of up to $3,500 a year (with approval from your manager);
Flexible health and wellness account (in addition to comprehensive drug and dental coverage) to help pay for a wide range of wellbeing services that are meaningful to you;
Up to 14% of combined contributions to the RRSP matching program;
Family-friendly maternity/parental leave and,
Many, more benefits, perks and programs.
If you have at least 70% of the qualifications we're looking for, want to work in a fast-growing, leading and progressive company, and feel driven to help Canadians and their families build secure futures – we want to hear from you!
Take the first step in building your future with Securian Canada. Apply now.
Securian Canada is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment and equal access to employment for all qualified applicants. As such, upon request, Securian Canada will work with applicants that require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. Please contact careers@securiancanada.ca for accommodation requests. All information shared during any accommodation request process will be stored and used only in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Securian Canada/Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company policies.
