Senior Data Engineer (Capital Markets / Banking Experience Required) - SDE 26-04661

Senior Data Engineer (Capital Markets / Banking Experience Required)

Location: Mississauga, ON (Hybrid – 3 days/week onsite)
Interview Mode: In-person interview required

Note: Pay rates are listed in Canadian Dollars (CAD), not USD.

Overview

A leading organization in the financial services sector is seeking a skilled Data Engineer with expertise in Databricks, Snowflake, Python, PySpark, SQL, and Release Management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the banking domain and will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining robust data pipelines and systems to support critical business operations and analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines using Snowflake, PySpark, and SQL
• Write optimized and complex SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL/ELT)
• Develop and implement data models, schemas, and architectures aligned with banking domain requirements
• Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to gather and translate data requirements
• Automate data workflows and ensure data quality, accuracy, and integrity
• Manage and coordinate release processes for data pipelines and analytics solutions
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data system performance
• Ensure compliance with data governance, security, and privacy standards
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of data architecture, pipelines, and processes
• Stay current with industry trends and incorporate best practices

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role
• Strong expertise in Snowflake, Python, PySpark, and SQL
• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts and cloud-based data platforms
• Hands-on experience with release management, deployment, and version control
• Experience with ETL/ELT processes and tools
• Strong knowledge of data governance, security, and privacy standards
• Domain experience in banking or financial services
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Azure and Databricks
• Knowledge of Apache Kafka or other streaming technologies
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Prior experience in capital markets or financial services environments

For more details reach at resumes@navitassols.com.