Manager, Data Engineering

Vancouver - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Central 1 cooperatively empowers credit unions and other financial institutions to deliver banking choice to Canadians. Central 1 provides critical services at scale to enable a thriving credit union system. We do this by collaborating with our clients developing strategies products and services to support the financial well-being of their more than 5 million diverse customers in communities across Canada. For more information visit .

What we offer:

Work-life flexibility
Hybrid workenvironment
Variable annual incentive plan
Generous annual vacation allotment
Top-notch flexible benefits planincluding family building and gender affirmation
Retirement Plan matched contributions at 6%
Access toa learning platform and educational assistancesupport
Access to a virtual wellness platform
Career development opportunities
Wellness Flex Fund to support personal interest and activities
Day off to volunteer in your community andother paid time off options
Corporate discounts

*subject to employment agreement

Job Summary:

Basic Function

The Manager Data Engineering is a hands-on leader responsible for overseeing Central 1s data ecosystem. This role manages the operation and performance of three key functions: Database Management Corporate Business Intelligence and the newly established Data Engineering Practice.

The Manager leads the design and implementation of Central 1s modern data platform using Microsoft Fabric while ensuring the stability and performance of existing database systems and BI reporting tools. The leaderis responsible forbridging the gap between technical data implementation and business requirements ensuring data quality and availability for internal stakeholders.

RoleAccountabilities:

Data Engineering & Modernization (Microsoft Fabric)

Hands-on Engineering: Lead the engineering ofnew solutionson the new data platform using Microsoft Fabric (ADO ADF MS Purview). Utilize foundationalDataOpsknowledge of Python and Spark to support data transformation and pipeline development.

Platform Implementation: Oversee data integration processes tofacilitateseamless data flow between systems and applications and overall operational management of the platform including reliability of infrastructure data storage planning cost optimization data pipeline stability and Power BI user management.

Scripting & Analysis:UtilizeSQL and script development for advanced data querying and analysis.

Database Management Systems

Operational Oversight: Oversee a team of DBAs that designs develops andmaintainsCentral 1s database management systems whetheron-premiseor in the cloud.

Maintenance: Ensure the ongoing support maintenance and optimization of software systems to fulfill the organizations information systems requirements.

Corporate Business Intelligence

BI Leadership: Lead the design development and implementation of Central 1s corporate BI initiatives to meet thedata analysisneeds of internal stakeholders like Treasury Finance and Risk.

Consultation: Provide guidance and consultation of business intelligence software solutions throughout Central 1.

Data Quality and Standards

Quality & Tracking: Leverage reporting tools to track data quality usage trends and KPIs ensuring that actionable insights are available to stakeholders.

Best Practices: Enable best practices and roles within the team to ensure high-quality data delivery

Team Leadership & Strategy

Staff Management: Manage staff conduct performance evaluations and develop staff training plans.

Resourcing:Establishannual business and resourcing plansallocateresources and manage budgets.

Vendor Management: Manage vendor and SI partners and ensure third-party vendors deliver services per contract.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

A university degree in computer science data science engineering or a related field.

Minimum of 10 years relevant experience in data management BI or analytics environments.

Minimum of 3 years in leadership roles managing technical teams.

Technical Skills

Platform Expertise:Proficiencywith Microsoft Fabric is.

Languages: Strong understanding of SQL; foundational knowledge of Python and Spark is.

Core Systems: Familiarity with ERP systems and data management tools.

Data Analysis: Ability toleverageunderstanding of data user needs to meet expectations in how data is deployed.

Understands medallion layer architecture dimensional modeling and semantic models

Has implemented and supported Enterprise-wide data governance strategies

Familiarity with Tableau SSIS is an asset

Leadership

Hands-on Management: Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on technical contributions.

Problem Solving: Highly developed analytical problem solving and organizational skills.

Communication: Strong collaboration and communication skills to partner with key stakeholders across various functions.

Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically andidentifyopportunities to increase business and improve operational efficiencies.

Supervision Given:This roleis responsible fordirectly leading a small team to meet operationaldeliverables and informal leadership to other teammembersas.

Supervision Received:This rolereports to aDirectorwho provides general direction and conveys expectations. The incumbent is expected to function with a high degree of independence and exercise sound judgment and discretion in making decisions managingteammembersand ensuring the successful performance of the section in meeting business and operationalobjectives.

Work Environment:The person in this rolecontrols own workflowin accordance withoperational requirements which may require working outside scheduled hours at certain times. The incumbent isfrequentlyseated and some visual attention is typicallywhile performing computer work.

Central 1 is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building an inclusive workforce by creating an environment where everyone feels like they belong and has the opportunity to be successful. We welcome all applicants to join our diverse workforce and we will provide an accessible candidate experience including but not limited to accommodations to interview sites and alternate formats upon request to our Recruitment team.

Required Experience:

Manager