Senior Data Engineer (Fixed term) page is loaded Senior Data Engineer (Fixed term)
Apply locations Toronto, Ontario time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR00091316 You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view.
You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you.
Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world.
Join a team that is transforming data and analytics at Sun Life Financial (SLF) Canada.
Sun Life's Client Experience Office (CXO) Analytics area is aggressively enhancing its member insights capability with new tools, and most importantly, new talent.
As a member of the CXO Analytics team, you will play a pivotal role in working closely with our business partners to enable digital engagement, understand our client needs in new ways, and ultimately enable a leading client experience.
Data Engineer, you will leverage our vast data and Big Data capabilities to enable these objectives by ensuring there is a solid data foundation in place to support data mining, strategic insight and digital capability enablement.
This is a fixed term role for approximately one year , that offers partial benefits and vacation.
Reporting to the Manager of Data Engineering, the role requires an experienced data engineer with deep experience in data management and a solid understanding of the data needs of marketing, campaigns and business.
Knowledge on the data needs for analytics and campaigns
Communication and liaison experience between business, analytics and IT
Data discovery - i.e. scoping new data sources, understanding and leveraging current data sources
Design, develop, maintain and continuously improve a large and complex data repository that provides accurate and reliable data to support campaigns and reporting in support of digital channels.
Deepen the organizations understanding of client and member level data and provide expert guidance on how best to leverage data to provide actionable business insight.
Build data assets as required for best use of client data for automated digital marketing activity.
Manage and execute on business data requests ensuring requests are aligned to business priorities and the request fulfillment meets the business needs.
Collaborates in an agile team to understand business objectives and develop campaign solutions that deliver best in class, engaging and highly relevant experiences
Provide expert guidance on developing the structure and processes to build a Big Data repository (includes basic ETL type processes, QA etc.).
Become one of the organizations top data experts and CXO Analytics data steward ensuring data is appropriately interpreted and applied to business problems.
Develop a solid understanding the Sun Life Financial Canada's business
3-5 years hands-on experience working on AWS technologies for data processing and analytics
~3 years experience in Python, Pyspark and SQL
~5 years hands-on experience with relational database systems, relational models, dimensional models etc.
~ Sound understanding of data management principles (data warehousing, data quality, master data management, etc.)
~ Excellent communication skills (both written and oral), combined with strong interpersonal skills - have the ability to explain complexity of data to a business audience
Demonstrated experience in database querying and reporting and developing campaign lists for direct marketing campaigns
Agile team members demonstrate strong past indicators to:
Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or equivalent
The candidate selected for this role is required to attain Canadian Reliability Security Clearance (administered by submitting fingerprints to the RCMP, who then conduct min. To see if you are eligible for this clearance, please review the section 201 on the Federal Government site ( )
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and project management tools like Jira and Confluence.
Proficiency in Git, Bitbucket, PYSPARK, Python and conducting code reviews.
Demonstrate proficiency in AWS services, particularly S3 and Lambda, and their configuration for building scalable solutions. Understand policies and encryption methods to ensure data security.
Flex hours and Flexible hybrid work model including in-country work-from-home if you prefer. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote
Being part of our Analytics community, where we share best practices and broaden skill-sets
Flexible Benefits from the day you join to meet the needs of you and your family
Pension, stock and savings programs to help build and enhance your future financial security
Fitness and wellness programs that help you balance work and life and enjoy a healthier lifestyle
In addition to Base Pay, eligible Sun Life employees participate in various incentive plans, payment under which is discretionary and subject to individual and company performance.
Diversity and inclusion have always been at the core of our values at Sun Life.
A diverse workforce with wide perspectives and creative ideas benefits our clients, the communities where we operate and all of us as colleagues.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to thebrightside@sunlife.
At Sun Life we strive to create a flexible work environment where our employees are empowered to do their best work.
Several flexible work options are available and can be discussed throughout the selection process depending on the role requirements and individual needs.
We thank all applicants for showing an interest in this position. Our supportive, flexible, and inclusive work environment is one where you – and your career – can thrive. Whatever your aspirations, collaborative leaders and colleagues are ready to help you learn, grow, and succeed.
Our purpose is to help Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.
As part of Sun Life's growing team, you have an impact on people in your community and around the world.
Use data to drive bold actions. Be agile and pivot as we test and learn. At Sun Life, we're driving transformation, sustainability and innovation for our Clients, employees, partners, and communities
