Data Engineering, Team Lead

Important Notice: This position is being managed by Si Systems. To be considered external candidates must apply directly via the job posting on Si Systems website using the link below.

Job posting link via Si Systems: Data Engineering Team Lead

Our Story & Purpose:

WereâVancity a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice.âSince 1946 our relentless commitment to these values has helped us challenge the status quo and break down barriers.âWeveâmade bold commitments to become net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans andâwereâactively pursuing strategies in Indigenous banking and financial resilience for our members.â

As the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canadaâwereâproud to be consistently recognized as one of the countrys Top Employers. Ifâyoureâready to join our team of 2300 diverse individuals access competitiveârewardsâand benefits and be part of a greater movement - apply today!ââ

Your Role in Supporting Our Members:â

AsaâData Engineering Team Lead you will provide technical leadership and direction for the organizations 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 is aâFull-time Permanent role based at our Head Officein Vancouver British Columbiaâand will report directly to theDirector Data Platforms.Our head office is based in Vancouver but we are open to candidates in BC and this position is for an existing vacancy and provides a hybrid work arrangement you will be expected to be on-site for events and business demands when needed.

How Youll MakeâanâImpact:â

• Solvinghighly complex ambiguous engineering and architectural problems
• Makingkey technical decisions that influence platform scalability reliability and future direction
• Evaluatingandselectingtools frameworks and patterns with long-term impact in mind
• Balancingtechnical excellence with delivery timelines and business priorities
• Communicatingarchitectural designs trade-offs and recommendations to senior technical and business stakeholders
• Actingas a trusted technical advisor to product analytics and platform leadership
• Influencingengineering 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
• Leadingby example in code quality operational excellence and engineering discipline

WhatâYoullâBring toâthe Team:â

• Bachelors degree in computer scienceor related technical discipline
• 6-8years of industry experience in Data Engineering or relatedfieldhandling 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 DatabricksSemarchyand EventHub
• Exposure toDevSecOpspractices and security-first principles
• Understanding of data storage mapping modeling and real-time data handlingâ

YoullâThrive Here If:

• Strategic and risk-aware You connect capital liquidity and balance sheet decisions to enterprise risk appetite andanticipateemerging vulnerabilities.
• Analytical You apply rigor to financial modeling 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.

We value lived experience so if you are interested in this role we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills dont perfectly align with those listed.â

What Youll Earn:

This role offersa salary rangeofâ$113100-$139650perannum.The base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant qualifications skillspreviousexperience and internal equity. As part of our total rewards package employees may also be eligible for our annual incentive program subject to program eligibility requirements.

***Position open until filled***

WhyYoullLove Working Here:

A career atVancityis more than just ajobyourejoining a tradition of change-makers who are creating lasting change for our communities. Beyond base pay we offer a comprehensive total rewards package to ensure our employees are empowered to thrive:

• Living Wage Employer:Werethe largestprivate-sectorLiving Wage Employer in Canada and consistently ranked among Canadas Top Employers.
• Customizable Benefits: Permanent employees receive flexible benefit packages that can be tailored annually to meet evolving needs.
• Generous Vacation: New employees start with 3-4 weeks of vacation per year withadditionaldays earnedover time.
• Extra Stat Holidays: In addition to BCs 11 statutory holidays we offer 2 extra days plus care days for personal or family illness.
• Immediate Health Coverage: Health and dental benefits begin on your hire date with three levels of coverage to choose from.
• Defined Benefit Pension: Our retirement plan provides a guaranteed income for life recognizing that retirement looks different for everyone.

VancityTalent Programs:

Vancitysupports an inclusive hiring process for candidates who self-identify as Indigenous Black or Trans. With special permission from the BC Human Rights Commissioner this initiative provides access to career development opportunities prioritized job screening and feedback. Any information you choose to share will be stored securely and used only for recruitment and career development connected to this initiative in line with the BC Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). For details please see our dedicated Talent Programs job posting.

AtVancitywerecommitted to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace to help our people and communities thrive and prosper. Diversity in our workforce is integral so that we can trulyrepresent understand and respond to our community needs anddeliver onour memberexperience.

This role is an open vacancy and our hiring process is grounded in fairness transparency and inclusion. We are committed to an inclusive barrier-freeand accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If yourequireany accommodations or support at any stage of the recruitment process (including the application stage) we encourage you to let us know by contacting our Talent Acquisition team at to work with you to ensure your needs are met promptly and effectively. All requests will be handled with the utmost respect and confidentiality so you canparticipatefully in the process.

Required Experience:

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 113100 - 139650