Lead Data Engineer

Full-time permanent opportunity with a rapidly growing lifestyle brand at the intersection of retail, e-commerce, and technology.

• Permanent Lead Data Engineer role.
• Collaborative and data-driven environment with a strong culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Remote across Canada.

What & Why:

Our client is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to join their growing Data & Analytics team. You’ll be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining modern data pipelines and Snowflake-based architecture that power analytics and business insight across retail, e-commerce, and operational systems.

This is a high-impact role that supports data-driven decision making across the organization.

Who:

Our client is a modern consumer brand experiencing significant growth across both digital and brick-and-mortar channels. The company blends creativity, technology, and data to deliver a distinctive customer experience and drive continued expansion in North America and abroad.

They foster a culture that values collaboration, autonomy, and innovation. The data team is highly visible and plays a critical role in scaling the organization through better insights, governance, and technology adoption.

You:

You’ll bring the following skills and experience to the role:

• 6+ years of experience in data engineering, ideally within retail, e-commerce, or consumer data environments.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Snowflake (or similar), including virtual warehouses, Snowpipe, and zero-copy cloning.
• 3+ years designing and managing data orchestration workflows using tools such as Airflow, Astronomer, or dbt, including pipeline scheduling, monitoring, and automation.
• Strong background in data governance — implementing standards, lineage tracking, and access control.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL, with experience in Java or Scala for scalable data processing.
• Strong communicator who can effectively partner with business stakeholders, translating business needs into scalable data solutions.

Compensation:

This role pays between $110,000–$120,000 per annum.

Next Steps:

If the sound of this opportunity excites you, and you’re confident that it’s a good fit for your experience and career goals, then we’d love to hear from you! Please send your updated resume to us by applying to this posting and one of our awesome team of recruiters will be in touch.