Manulife, a leading international financial services provider, is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to join their digital transformation initiative. This role is crucial in building and optimizing new data capabilities as part of Manulife's mission to become a digital customer leader.
The position offers a competitive salary range of $82,000 - $152,000 USD (converted from CAD) and comes with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans, and wellness programs. The role supports hybrid work arrangements in either Waterloo or Toronto, Ontario.
As a Lead Data Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and managing complex data pipelines, implementing ETL processes, and ensuring data quality across the organization. The role requires extensive experience (12+ years) in data engineering, with expertise in modern technologies like Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Python/PySpark, Java, and Scala.
Key responsibilities include developing data pipelines, optimizing ETL processes, implementing data quality assurance measures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver effective data solutions. You'll work closely with business leads and data architects to design end-to-end architecture based on business requirements.
The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, with deep understanding of Azure infrastructure, data lake storage, and DevOps principles. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential, as is experience with Power BI and knowledge of data privacy regulations.
Manulife offers a supportive and inclusive work environment focused on employee growth and well-being. The company has received numerous recognitions, including being named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers (2024) and inclusion in Bloomberg's 2023 Gender-Equality Index. This role presents an excellent opportunity to contribute to a global organization's digital transformation while working with cutting-edge data technologies.