The Data Engineer will design and manage data pipelines and architectures, ensuring data quality and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams for effective analytics and reporting.
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As a Data Engineer at RAVL, you’ll design, build, and operate the data pipelines and platforms that power decision-making for modern organizations. You’ll bring curiosity, technical depth, and a delivery-first mindset — transforming raw data into reliable, high-quality assets that enable insight, analytics, and machine learning. You’ll work across cloud environments, designing data systems that are resilient, secure, and built for scale.
What success looks like in this role
- Design and build robust, scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines using modern frameworks and cloud-native tooling
- Develop data models and architectures that enable efficient analytics and reporting
- Implement data ingestion, transformation, and quality checks across multiple sources and domains
- Leverage cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP) to design secure, cost-efficient, and maintainable data systems
- Work closely with platform and software engineers to integrate data flows into broader application ecosystems
- Ensure observability, reliability, and governance across pipelines and data products
- Collaborate with analysts, architects, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical data solutions
- At higher levels: mentor peers, contribute to data architecture decisions, and influence standards across teams
Sounds great, but do my skills fit?
- You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:
- Strong experience designing and maintaining data pipelines using tools like Spark, Airflow, dbt, or similar
- roficiency in SQL and one or more programming languages (Python, Java, or Scala)
- Hands-on experience with cloud data ecosystems — AWS (Glue, Redshift), Azure (Data Factory, Synapse), or GCP (BigQuery, Dataflow).Understanding of modern data warehousing, streaming, and lakehouse architectures
- Experience with CI/CD for data workflows and version-controlled transformations
- Familiarity with data governance, cataloging, and security best practices
- Consulting excellence: communicates clearly, delivers visibly, and adapts to evolving business contexts
Mindset Traits
- Delivery-first – focuses on reliable, incremental progress toward business outcomes.
- Structured and curious – thrives on understanding how data flows and enables value.
- Collaborative – partners with cross-functional teams to align data and engineering efforts.
- Influential – able to drive data quality and design conversations with technical and business peers.
Technical Skills
- Languages: Python, SQL, and optionally Java or Scala
- Data Processing & Orchestration: Spark, dbt, Airflow, Kafka, or similar frameworks
- Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, or GCP (at least two preferred)
- Data Storage & Warehousing: Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, Databricks, Delta Lake
- CI/CD & Automation: GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps for data workflows
- Security & Compliance: IAM, encryption, access control, and secure data handling
Why join RAVL?
- Flexible, client-aligned work model — autonomy with accountability, adapting to client delivery needs.
- Variable bonus & RRSP contributions tied to performance and delivery impact.
- 4 weeks paid time off (plus public holidays).
- Paid professional development days and continuous learning opportunities.
- Comprehensive health & dental coverage, including mental health support.
- Commitment to lifelong learning — continuous improvement through training, mentorship, and certification.
Compensation & hiring process
We are recruiting for a future opportunity. The salary range for this role is $100,000–$150,000 CAD, reflecting expected base pay. Total compensation may also include additional pay such as bonuses or incentives, depending on the position, and final offers are based on experience, skills, and qualifications. As part of our hiring process we may use technology, including AI-based tools, to help summarize and assess applications; these tools assist our team and do not replace human review or decision-making.
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
RAVL is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide accommodations throughout the hiring process upon request.
RAVL Toronto, Ontario, CAN Office
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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