Data Engineer

T4 no C2CAre you looking for a career-defining opportunity to work for one of the fastest-growing Retail Media Networks in Canada? You’ve arrived at just the right place! At our organization, we put the customer first in everything we do. We use data-driven insights about customer preferences, behaviour, purchase trends, and media consumption to deliver highly-effective, customized marketing solutions for brand marketers and media agencies alike.At the core of our Retail Media offering is our loyalty program, which boasts millions of active members, allowing us to deeply understand our customers, personalize our strategies, and measure the impact of paid advertising on brand metrics and sales across multiple retail banners. We are looking for high-achievers with a builder’s mindset – individuals who can support the business in multiple areas, be mentally flexible and take pride in creating new processes and solutions in an agile, entrepreneurial, exciting environment.What You’ll DoWe are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Data Engineer to join our Analytics team building our new “Insights as a Service” platform. This role involves developing and maintaining data pipelines, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring data quality for our self-serve client portal. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional technical skills in backend data engineering and a strong aptitude for problem-solving and effective collaboration.Build and maintain ETL pipelines from cloud platforms (GCP, Azure) into our visualization platform to ensure accurate and timely data availabilityDevelop data architectures and flows that support both internal teams and external brand partnersTroubleshoot data issues by investigating problems and working backwards to identify root causes in pipelines and data flowsEnsure data quality assurance through systematic validation processes and proactive issue identificationCollaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and define technical solutions that address business problemsWork with cross-functional teams including corporate data measurement teams and data engineering squadsSupport the creation of queries and technical infrastructure for visualization dashboardsEngage with both internal and external clients to understand data needs and translate requirements into technical solutionsWhat You BringPost-secondary education in computer science, data engineering, mathematics, or a related technical disciplineStrong backend technical experience with ETL processes, data pipelines, and data architecture designProficiency in cloud platforms, particularly GCP and AzureExperience with data visualization tools – DOMO experience highly preferred but not requiredAdvanced SQL skills and experience with large-scale data processingProblem-solving mindset with ability to investigate and resolve complex data issuesExcellent communication skills – ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersQuality assurance experience with data validation and testing processesCollaborative approach – exceptional team player who can work cross-functionallyCuriosity-driven – naturally asks questions to understand requirements and identify potential issuesRequirements gathering skills – ability to understand business problems rather than just taking ordersPreferred QualificationsExperience in retail media, digital advertising, or marketing analyticsCertifications in Google Cloud or AzureBackground working with client-facing data productsExperience with self-serve analytics platformsWhy Join Us?Opportunity to build cutting-edge data infrastructure for retail media advertisingWork on a growing “Insights as a Service” platform serving major brand partnersCollaborate with a dynamic, expanding team of data professionalsCompetitive salary package with comprehensive benefitsCareer growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organizationContribute to innovative solutions using one of Canada’s largest first-party datasetsAbout Aquent TalentAquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.