Senior Data Engineer

A leading fin-tech company is hiring a Principal Data Engineer for a full-time opportunity in Toronto, ON (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite). This role is ideal for a senior engineer who has strong experience with Java + Spring Boot and enjoys building modern, large-scale data and machine learning platforms. You'll have the opportunity to define and modernize next-generation data platforms while exploring emerging AI capabilities. The team is looking for a hands-on technical leader who can architect scalable solutions, mentor engineers, and drive innovation. Required Skills & Experience 8+ years of data engineering experience Strong experience with AWS, Snowflake, and Databricks Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Docker, and Kubernetes Experience designing scalable data pipelines and cloud-native architectures PostgreSQL and MongoDB experience CI/CD and DevOps experience Proven techncial leadership and mentoring experience Desired Skills & Experience Experience with AI/ML, LLM's, or Agentic AI Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Financial services industry experience What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown 40% AWS/ Cloud technologies 30% Snowflake & Databricks 20% Java, Spring Boot, Docker & Kubernetes 10% Databses & AI technologies Daily Responsibilities 75% Hands On 15% Team Collaboration 10% Management Duties The Offer Bonus eligible You Will Receive The Following Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Vacation Time Stock Options Current Vacancy: Yes Use of AI in Hiring: No Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the Canada on a full-time basis now and in the future. Posted By: Emma Borges