Manager, Data Engineer

A values-driven, well-funded FinTech and HR company creating financial empowerment platforms for small and midsize businesses.
Toronto, ON, CanadaCalgary, AB, CanadaEdmonton, AB, Canada
$130,000 - $180,000
Data
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
101 - 500 Employees
8+ years of experience
Finance · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Manager, Data Engineer

ZayZoon is a rapidly growing FinTech and HR company recognized in the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and Canadian Technology Fast 50 program. Their mission is to save ten-million hard-working employees ten-billion dollars through their financial empowerment platform.

As the Data Engineering Manager reporting to the Director of Data & Analytics, you'll be at the forefront of advancing data engineering and self-service BI capabilities. This role combines technical leadership with people management, requiring someone who can design and develop robust data platforms while leading a team of engineers.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in data engineering, coupled with excellent communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders. You'll be responsible for creating and managing data pipelines, ensuring system stability, optimizing the data platform, and leading various data engineering projects from conception to execution.

Key responsibilities include managing team operations, mentoring data engineers, and fostering a high-performance culture. You'll serve as a subject matter expert in data, helping others succeed through your technical knowledge and outstanding communication abilities.

The position offers the flexibility of remote work, with the requirement of being based in Canada. ZayZoon provides a collaborative environment where you'll work with Product Managers, Engineers, and business stakeholders as their go-to data person. This role is perfect for someone who combines technical excellence with strong leadership capabilities and can thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Last updated 17 days ago

Responsibilities For Manager, Data Engineer

  • Create and manage data pipelines
  • Maintain, improve, and optimize data platform and integration pipeline
  • Manage, mentor and grow a team of data engineers
  • Lead and manage data engineering projects and roadmaps
  • Build relationships and communicate with stakeholders
  • Ensure stability and reliability of pipelines and ETL processes

Requirements For Manager, Data Engineer

Python
Java
Scala
  • 8+ years of experience in data engineering
  • At least 1 year of management or leadership experience
  • Strong proficiency in modern data engineering technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure, Spark, Kafka)
  • Experience with relational databases and SQL/noSQL
  • Proven experience in designing large-scale data pipelines
  • Highly proficient in Python and SQL
  • Experience in Java and Scala
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work autonomously
  • Must be located in Canada
  • Access to secure high-speed internet connection

Benefits For Manager, Data Engineer

  • Remote work opportunity
  • Secure workspace provided

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