Join a Challenger
Being a traditional bank just isn’t our thing, so we challenge ourselves to get
creative in providing innovative banking solutions for Canadians.
How do we get there? With a talented team of inquisitive and agile challengers
that break through the status quo. So, if you’re passionate about redefining the
future of banking—while having fun—this could be your next big opportunity.
Our company continues to grow, and today we serve more than 670,000 people
across Canada through Equitable Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™, and have been
around for more than 50 years. Equitable Bank's wholly-owned subsidiary,
Concentra Bank, supports credit unions across Canada that serve more than six
million members. Together we have over $125 billion in combined assets under
management and administration, with a clear mandate to drive change in Canadian
banking to enrich people's lives. Our customers have named our EQ Bank digital
platform (eqbank.ca [https://www.eqbank.ca/]) one of the top banks in Canada on
the Forbes World's Best Banks list since 2021.
Equitable Interview
As we continue to scale our team, candidates selected for our comprehensive
interview process may be considered for a different level — either higher or
lower — based on their interview performance. This equitable hiring approach
allows us to ensure that talented individuals from a variety of industries are
set up for long-term success within EQB’s dynamic, growing environment. Our goal
is to support candidates in building lasting careers, rather than relying solely
on perceived experience. The hiring committee will thoughtfully assess each
candidate’s skills and potential, and adjust the level of the role as needed to
create the best possible fit.
The Work
The Senior Data Engineer, Digital Banking will be responsible for the
development and maintenance of our Digital Banking data platform and provide
on-going support for consumers of the Data platform. They will be working in a
high performing team to design, build, and maintain data solutions on Microsoft
Fabric. The candidate will be accountable for ensuring the integrity of data
solutions and compliance with risk and governance policies.
The ideal candidate will possess knowledge and experience in the development and
management of data movement and processing solutions of structured and
unstructured data in batch and near real-time.
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The Core Responsibilities!
- Gather technical requirements, assess compatibility, and analyze findings to
provide appropriate solutions.
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines (batch and real-time)
for data ingestion, processing, and transformation.
- Develop and maintain data storage solutions, ensuring efficient data
retrieval and storage in data Lakehouse and Warehouses.
- Implement and maintain API integrations, including REST APIs, for seamless
data flow between systems.
- Implement and ensure data security and privacy measures, complying with
industry standards and regulations.
- Monitor and optimize the performance of systems and pipelines.
- Improve the scalability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of data
pipelines.
- Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues in a timely manner.
Let's Talk About You!
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in the field of Computer Science or
Engineering.
- 5+ years of proven experience as a Data Engineer, specifically working with
Microsoft Azure technologies.
- Highly proficient in T-SQL, Pythonand Spark programming language.
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft cloud applications (ie. Azure, Synapse,
Fabric, Event Hub) for Data Engineering.
- Solid understanding of data lakehouse and warehousing concepts and best
practices.
- Experience with data modeling and reporting.
- Experience working with structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills.
Nice to Have!
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate or Azure Solutions
Architect Expert.
- Experience in DevOps pipelines and CI/CD.
- Experience in writing data quality routines for cleansing data.
- Experience working in the financial industry.
- Experience with Agile and Waterfall SDLC methodologies.
- Experience with Atlassian (Confluence and JIRA).
Job Complexities!
- The role of Senior Data Engineer is inherently dynamic and challenging, with
each project presenting a unique set of complexities. Success in this role
depends on the ability to navigate the varied data challenges and design
scalable solutions. From adopting new technologies and tools to coming up
with innovative solutions, each project is an adventure, highlighting how the
job is always changing. Being flexible and open-minded is crucial for
understanding the complexities of today’s data engineering.
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What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]
?? Competitive discretionary bonus
? Market leading RRSP match program
?? Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
?? Employee Share Purchase Plan
???? Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
?? Generous vacation policy and personal days
?? Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
?? Annual professional development allowance and a comprehensive Career
Development program
?? A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a
new kind of banking experience
Equitable Bank is deeply committed to inclusion. Our organization is stronger
and our employees thrive when we honour and celebrate everyone’s diverse
experiences and perspectives. In tandem with that commitment, we support and
encourage our staff to grow not just in their career path, but personally as
well.
We commit to providing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment
for all applicants. Please let us know of any accommodations needed so that you
can bring your best self to the application process and beyond. All candidates
considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check and
credit check to qualify for hire. While we appreciate your interest in applying,
an Equitable recruiter will only contact leading candidates whose skills and
qualifications closely match the requirements of the position.
We can’t wait to get to know you!
