Data Engineering, Team Lead

Role Overview

As a

Data Engineering Team Lead , you will provide technical leadership and direction for the organization’s data engineering capabilities. The role sets engineering standards, designs scalable and secure data architectures, and leads to complex, cross‑team data initiatives. While remaining hands‑on, you will influence platform strategy, mentor engineers, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, governance and business priorities. This

Full‑time, Permanent

role is based at our

Head Office in Vancouver, British Columbia

and will report directly to the

Director, Data Platforms . The position is open to candidates in BC and Ontario and may operate in a hybrid arrangement with on‑site requirements as needed. Responsibilities

Solving highly complex, ambiguous engineering and architectural problems Making key technical decisions that influence platform scalability, reliability and future direction Evaluating and selecting tools, frameworks and patterns with long‑term impact in mind Balancing technical excellence with delivery timelines and business priorities Communicating architectural designs, trade‑offs and recommendations to senior technical and business stakeholders Acting as a trusted technical advisor to product, analytics and platform leadership Influencing engineering practices and standards across multiple teams Facilitating alignment between business needs and technical solutions Operating as a senior individual contributor with no formal people‑management responsibilities Providing mentorship and technical leadership to junior engineers Leading by example in code quality, operational excellence and engineering discipline Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related technical discipline 6‑8+ years of industry experience in Data Engineering or related field handling data processing and transformation of disparate datasets Experience with big data and analytics programming languages such as Python, R, Spark in Databricks Experience with batch and real‑time processing frameworks (EventHub, Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, etc.) Strong ability to innovate and adapt to emerging technologies Excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities Experience with Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, Semarchy and EventHub Exposure to DevSecOps practices and security‑first principles Understanding of data storage, mapping, modeling and real‑time data handling What You’ll Bring

Strategic and risk‑aware

– you connect capital, liquidity and balance sheet decisions to enterprise risk appetite and anticipate emerging vulnerabilities Analytical

– you apply rigor to financial modelling and stress testing, challenge assumptions thoughtfully and deliver clear, defensible insights Collaborative

– you build trusted cross‑functional relationships and provide independent and objective insights that strengthen decision‑making Compensation & Benefits

This role offers a salary range of

$113,100 – $139,650

per annum. The base pay may vary depending on relevant qualifications, skills and experience. Employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive program subject to eligibility criteria. Living Wage Employer – large private‑sector living wage provider in Canada and consistently ranked among top employers Customisable benefits – flexible benefit packages tailored annually to meet evolving needs Generous vacation – new employees start with 3–4 weeks of vacation per year, with additional days earned over time Extra statutory holidays – 2 additional days plus care days for personal or family illness Immediate health coverage – health and dental benefits begin on hire date with multiple coverage levels to choose from Defined benefit pension – guaranteed income for life under a retirement plan recognising differing retirement paths Diversity & Inclusion

Vancity supports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black or Trans. With permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner, this initiative provides access to career development opportunities, prioritised job screening and feedback. Any information shared will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development consistent with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). For details, see the dedicated Talent Programs job posting. Position open until filled.

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