Senior Data Engineer

Nearform

full-time

Posted on: 9/30/2025

Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇨🇦 Canada

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About the role

Design, build, and maintain scalable data platforms, pipelines, and warehouses using SQL, Python, and Spark.
Design, build, and optimize data pipelines and ETL processes for large-scale data ingestion and transformation.
Develop and maintain data platforms and warehousing solutions to support analytics and business intelligence needs.
Implement scalable data storage solutions and ensure high availability and performance.
Enhance performance in data processing workflows for maximum speed and scalability.
Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into data engineering solutions.
Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance across all systems.
Support CI/CD processes for data pipeline deployments and implement best practices in DevOps for data workflows.
Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices in version control, automation, and testing.
Assist with defining structured source code management and deployment processes.
Work with and support Technical Leaders in project execution and timely delivery.
Collaborate with client teams.

Significant experience delivering at a Senior Engineer level, specialising in Data engineering. Our Seniors typically have at least 6 years’ commercial experience.
Extensive hands-on experience in SQL, Python, and Spark for large-scale data processing.
Strong experience with AWS data solutions and data lake architectures.
Experience with Apache Iceberg.
Strong expertise in data warehousing technologies (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, or similar).
Practical experience of delivering in an agile environment.
Practical experience and knowledge of developing real-world solutions.
Deep understanding of ETL processes, data modeling, and schema design.
Experience with automation, CI/CD for data pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
Deep understanding of versioning control tools - e.g. Git.
Experience building software collaboratively using pull requests and code reviews.
Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance best practices.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Professional proficiency in English.
Based in Canada (per job statement).

Benefits

Annual Company Bonus - We all help Nearform to hit company goals so we all receive a share of the profits on an annual basis in line with company performance.
Work Remotely and Flexibly - We have a genuine dedication to work/life balance. Our flexible working culture allows you to work around what matters - school run, no problem!
Paid Time Off Package - We offer an annual leave of 21 days plus public holidays. We also offer sick leave, marriage leave and many more.
Remote Working Allowance - Every 2 years, you will have a budget of up to €1250 (equivalent in CAD) to help you set up a comfortable and productive workspace in addition to your essential equipment provided by Nearform when you join.
Training and Development Allowance - We understand the importance of continuously learning so we offer an allowance of up to €1000 (equivalent in CAD) you can use to upskill yourself.
Healthcare - It’s important to always take care of your health, so we offer additional private healthcare here at Nearform. If you wish to learn more about the plan offered feel free to reach out to our team.
RRSP & Insurances - We offer RRSP and match up to 4% and Life and Critical Illness insurance for peace of mind.