Hybrid Senior Data Engineer

at Securian Canada

• Job title: Senior Data Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Tech skills: Amazon Redshift, AWS, Cloud, ETL, Python, SQL
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Waterloo, Canada

Responsibilities

• **Who we need****As our Data Solutions team continues to grow, we are looking for a **Senior Data Engineer **who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, and innovation-driven environment. You’ll be part of a team that is shaping the future of data at Securian Canada, building high-impact solutions that empower business decisions and drive enterprise-wide transformation.****Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Data Products, the Senior Data Engineer will be a key member of the Data Solutions team, responsible for building scalable, high-quality data products within our AWS cloud environment.****This role focuses on enabling our business functions and reporting teams by designing robust, cloud-native data solutions, optimizing workflows, and delivering curated data assets that meet evolving business needs, all through deep expertise with AWS tools and architecture.****Working closely with Platform Engineering, Data Governance, and BI teams, you will leverage the full power of AWS to build and optimize data products that are standardized, secure, and aligned with enterprise data governance principles. You will collaborate with business stakeholders to understand strategic requirements and focus on delivering production-grade AWS-based solutions that power insights and innovation.

Requirements

• **The education.** Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or a related field.
• **The experience. 7+ years of hands-on experience** building data products using AWS services such as Glue, Redshift, Lambda, and S3. Background in data modeling, including relational, dimensional, and analytical models. Experience with ETL/ELT frameworks, workflow orchestration tools, and extensive use of Git for branching, merging, and conflict resolution. Experience in financial services and insurance is considered a definite asset.
• **The knowledge.** Strong understanding of data management principles, including data quality, metadata management, and governance. Solid grasp of industry standards for data warehousing and modeling. Familiarity with agile development processes, particularly Scrum, is considered an asset.
• **The skills.** Highly proficient in SQL and Python for data transformation, validation, and automation. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with BI teams, Platform Engineers, and Data Governance teams. Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the capability to design solutions for complex data challenges.

Benefits

• When you’re a part of Securian Canada, you’re a member of an agile and innovative, high-performing, bright-thinking, make-things-happen culture – so that together, we can discover the art of possible. ****
• At our company, we see your potential on day one and challenge you to grow your unique strengths as you create a career filled with opportunity, collaboration, and purpose. ****
• You’ll also be part of a team that’s committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and who values diverse perspectives, so that you can be the person you want to be – both in, and outside, work.****
• Securian Canada offers a competitive total rewards program with a variety of perks and benefits, including:
• **Flexible work arrangements** with monthly financial allocations to support your work-life balance;
• **Generous **starting paid **vacation time,** plus additional vacation days for every year of service;
• Paid **volunteer day** so you can dedicate time to a cause you are passionate about;
• Paid **personal **and **wellness days** to support your total wellbeing;
• Educational assistance of u**p to $3,500 a year** (with approval from your manager);
• Flexible **health **and **wellness account **(in addition to comprehensive drug and dental coverage) to help pay for a wide range of wellbeing services that are meaningful to you;
• **Up to 14%** of combined contributions to the **RRSP** matching program;
• **Family-friendly** maternity/parental leave and,
• Many, more benefits, perks and programs.
• If you have at least 70% of the qualifications we're looking for, want to work in a fast-growing, leading and progressive company, and feel driven to help Canadians and their families build secure futures – we want to hear from you! ****
• Take the first step in building your future with Securian Canada. Apply now.****
• *Securian Canada is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment and equal access to employment for all qualified applicants. As such, upon request, Securian Canada will work with applicants that require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process. Please contact [email protected] for accommodation requests. All information shared during any accommodation request process will be stored and used only in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and Securian Canada/Canadian Premier Life Insurance Company policies.*****