Senior Data Engineer in Winnipeg

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in designing and delivering scalable, real-time streaming as well as batch data pipelines and solutions using modern data platforms such as Azure Databricks. In this role, you will lead the end-to-end design and development of scalable data solutions that power analytics, machine learning, and operational insights across the organization. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is passionate about data engineering and architecture, and has a strong grasp of Lakehouse patterns, data modeling, and CI/CD practices. Creativity, adaptability, and a problem-solving mindset are essential as you'll drive innovation in data engineering practices to meet ever-evolving business needs.

Reporting to the Data Architect, the Senior Data Engineer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Architect, implement and deliver real-time streaming and batch data pipelines using Spark, Delta Lake, and Databricks.
• Design and maintain a Lakehouse architecture supporting both structured and semi-structured data, supporting business intelligence and operational analytics use cases.
• Develop data models for analytics and reporting, including dimensional modeling and data mart design.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for data workflows using tools like Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data challenges and translate requirements into high-performing technical solutions.
• Implement data quality, observability, and monitoring frameworks to ensure pipeline reliability.
• Lead and mentor junior engineers, promoting best practices in data engineering and software development.
• Contribute to the technical strategy and long-term vision for the data platform.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and trends in data engineering and cloud platforms.

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, with at least 3 years architecting on Azure Databricks.
• Deep knowledge of Delta Lake, Medallion Architecture, and Lakehouse patterns; experience applying these to production-grade pipelines.
• Expert in Python and SQL for ETL/ELT logic, data transformation, and orchestration.
• Solid understanding of data warehouse modeling (e.g., star/snowflake schemas) and translating business requirements into scalable data models.
• Experience with data orchestration tools e.g. Azure Data Factory, Databricks Workflows, etc.
• Strong experience deploying and monitoring jobs in production using Databricks Jobs and CI/CD workflows.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD practices, version control (Git), Databricks CLI, Unit Testing, etc.
• Familiarity with distributed computing concepts and performance optimization in Spark (DataFrames, Spark SQL, RDD, etc.).
• Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and data integration patterns.
• Familiarity with streaming and event-driven architectures (e.g., Kafka, Azure Event Hubs); hands-on experience with Spark Structured Streaming is an asset.
• Exposure to NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) and real-time ingestion patterns is a plus.
• Ability to translate ambiguous requirements into scalable, production-ready systems.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; comfort working in fast-paced environments.
• Exposure to AI agents, machine learning pipelines, and MLOps practices considered an asset.
• Continuous learning mindset; stays current with advancements in the Azure Databricks ecosystem.
• Familiarity with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau, data cataloging, logging and observability tools and semantic modelling is a plus.
• Knowledge of data governance, lineage, and security best practices in cloud environments.

Working at FGF Brands, there is never a dull moment! As a successful company that is continually growing, there is always challenging yet rewarding work to be a part of. We have an entrepreneurial spirit which encourages all our team members to use their own creativity and out-of-the-box thinking to come up with solutions and new ideas.