Senior AWS Data Engineer

Adastra is in search of a Senior AWS Data Engineer to design build and deliver highquality analyticsready data solutions. This role focuses on developing strong data foundations and enterprisegrade BI capabilities that enable reliable insights and informed decisionmaking. You will work closely with business and technical stakeholders to translate complex requirements into scalable maintainable data and reporting solutions.

Primary Location: Toronto ON or New York City NY

Work Model: Hybrid 3-Days Onsite

Employment Type: Contractor

Vacancy Status: New

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design build and maintain analytics-ready datasets
• Develop and maintain enterprise-grade BI dashboards with advanced visualizations and calculated fields
• Write optimize and maintain complex SQL queries to support analytical and reporting needs
• Ensure strong data foundations by validating data accuracy completeness and consistency prior to visualization
• Analyze complex datasets to identify trends anomalies and data quality issues
• Resolve underlying data issues in collaboration with upstream data contributors
• Translate ambiguous business requirements into effective BI and data solutions
• Partner with technical and non-technical stakeholders to align on requirements and outcomes
• Apply creative problem-solving techniques to address tooling or platform limitations
• Balance solution complexity with long-term maintainability and sustainability
• Perform rigorous and proactive quality assurance to ensure high standards of delivery
• Manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Use version control tools to support collaboration code reviews and reuse of data and BI assets
  

QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Senior-level experience in data engineering analytics engineering or BI engineering
• Proven experience building enterprise-grade dashboards using BI tools such as QuickSight or equivalent
• Strong proficiency writing and optimizing complex SQL queries
• Solid understanding of data modeling and analytics-ready dataset design
• Demonstrated experience working with complex messy or incomplete datasets
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to validate data accuracy and reliability
• Deep understanding of data quality and data integrity concepts
• Experience translating business requirements into technical data solutions
• Excellent communication skills across both business and technical audiences
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in delivery-focused environments
• Strong ownership mindset with a high attention to detail and quality
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple workstreams and deadlines
  

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience migrating or rebuilding dashboards across BI platforms
• Experience working with multiple relational database technologies
• Familiarity with data architecture concepts such as data flows and lineage
• Exposure to data governance privacy or regulatory considerations
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale or complex reporting environments
• Background working on multiple concurrent analytics or data initiatives
  

ABOUT ADASTRA

Adastra is a global leader in AI and data-driven transformation helping organizations lead with artificial intelligenceresponsibly strategically and at scale. With over 25 years of experience Adastra empowers enterprise clients to unlock business value through data innovation operational excellence and smart customer engagement.

Trusted by some of the worlds most prominent brands Adastra delivers end-to-end solutions grounded in thoughtful strategy robust governance and deep technical expertise. From defining vision to ensuring execution Adastra guides organizations through every stage of their AI data and cloud journeybuilding future-ready capabilities and delivering measurable lasting impact.

Adastra serves clients across key industries including financial services automotive manufacturing technology media and telecom (TMT) healthcare retail and professional services. The company employs more than 2000 professionals across North America Europe and Asia.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity for advancement and career progression
• Competitive compensation
• Successful referral program
• The opportunity to work with one of Canadas 50 Best Managed Companies
• Satisfaction of working for a reputable company
• A flexible dynamic and diverse workplace

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age sex disability race ethnic origin citizenship creed sexual orientation marital status or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code.In addition accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporations implementation and support of employment initiatives encourage diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance.

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