Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a hands‑on Data Engineering leader with strong GCP experience who is ready to continue growing as a people manager. The ideal candidate has spent a meaningful portion of their career doing complex development/data engineering work and has only recently moved into leadership.This person will lead a multidisciplinary technical team across Data Engineering, AI/ML, automation/RPA, visualization and IT, while helping establish stronger Agile practices and engineering ways of working.
Skills and Requirements
7+ years of overall Data Engineering / Software Engineering experience, with a strong focus on enterprise-scale data solutions4–5+ years of hands‑on GCP / Google Cloud experience, ideally designing and building cloud‑native data platforms and solutions5+ years of hands‑on Data Engineering experience, including building complex data pipelines, ETL/ELT frameworks, integrations and data platformsStrong experience with data architecture, ingestion, transformation, orchestration, data quality and performance optimizationRecent hands‑on technical experience, ideally within the last 1–2 years, with the ability to review code, troubleshoot issues and make engineering/architecture decisions1-2+ years of technical leadership or people leadership experience, leading Data Engineering, Software Engineering or similar technical teamsStrong understanding of software engineering best practices, including Git/version control, CI/CD, automated testing, code reviews, branching strategies and release managementExperience working within Agile delivery environments, including sprint planning, backlog management and JIRAExperience translating complex business requirements into technical architecture and scalable engineering solutionsStrong communication skills with the ability to work across Data Engineering, Software Engineering, Architecture, Product and business stakeholdersCollaborative, humble and flexible leadership style with experience mentoring engineers, establishing technical standards and driving engineering best practicesAutomation experience - ideally with UiPath and/or Microsoft Power AutomateAI / ML exposure, particularly integrating AI/ML capabilities into enterprise data platforms or workflowsdata modeling experience, including semantic layers, dimensional modeling and enterprise data modelsExperience with BI / visualization platforms and supporting enterprise reporting and analytics use casesExperience with data governance, security, access controls and data quality frameworksExperience building or integrating APIs, microservices and cloud-based system integrations
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to .
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CONFIDENTIAL - Manager, Data & AI Foundations in Toronto employer: Insight Global
At Insight Global, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As an In-House Commercial Counsel in Mississauga, you will benefit from competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth while working alongside innovative teams in a fast-paced environment. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the e-commerce and ad tech sectors, where your expertise will be valued and your contributions recognized.
