Job Description
 

About the role.

McCain is on an ambitious digital transformation journey, investing in data platforms, analytics, and technology to drive business growth and enhance customer experience. As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a critical role in building scalable data pipelines and infrastructure that power analytics and machine learning initiatives. This role partners closely with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.

What you’ll be doing.

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and efficient data pipelines across multiple data sources
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and availability for analytics and business use cases
• Collaborate with data architects to develop and optimize data models and storage solutions
• Partner with data scientists and analysts to translate business requirements into technical solutions
• Monitor and optimize performance of data systems to support scalability and future growth
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior data engineers
• Evaluate and recommend new tools and technologies to enhance data engineering capabilities
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for data systems and processes

What you’ll need to be successful.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• 5–7+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala
• Experience with data processing frameworks such as Apache Spark or Hadoop
• Strong knowledge of relational (SQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra)
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Familiarity with ETL tools, data warehousing, and orchestration frameworks (e.g., Airflow)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Preferred: Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or containerization technologies
• Preferred: Prior leadership or mentorship experience in data engineering projects
• Preferred: Relevant cloud or data engineering certifications

About the team.

You will be part of the Data, AI and Analytics function within McCain’s Digital Technology team, working in a highly collaborative environment alongside data engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders. The team focuses on building enterprise data capabilities that support global transformation initiatives and enable data-driven innovation across the organization.

About McCain.

Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide opportunities to make an impact that matters.

Leadership principles.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain experience.

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Compensation Package: $69,700.00 - $93,000.00 . CAD annually + Bonus Eligibility 

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.