Data Engineer

We are looking for Data Engineer for our client in Toronto, ON

Job Title: Data Engineer

Job Location: Toronto, ON

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Requirement/Must Have:

• 6 8+ years of experience in supporting and managing data pipelines in production (L1/L2 support).
• Experience in Data Collection flows using CDC tools (e.g., Debezium) and file-based ingestion (CSV).
• Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform services including Pub/Sub, Dataflow (Apache Beam), and Datastream.
• Experience working with Cloud SQL (PostgreSQL) environments.
• Experience in CRM data ingestion and extraction into staging and harmonized data layers.
• Understanding of API-based data enrichment within ingestion workflows.
• Strong knowledge of production monitoring, alerting, and incident management processes.
• Programming experience in Java for pipeline support and enhancements.

Responsibilities:

• Provide L1 and L2 operational support for data pipelines across staging and harmonized data layers.
• Monitor data ingestion and extraction processes including CDC pipelines and CSV-based feeds, identifying failures, delays, and data inconsistencies.
• Perform incident triage and analysis using logs, metrics, Pub/Sub events, and alerts; resolve known issues within SLA boundaries.
• Support data enrichment workflows ensuring accurate and timely processing before downstream consumption.
• Work with Google Cloud Platform Pub/Sub topics, subscriptions, DLQs, alerts, and scheduled jobs for monitoring and operations.
• Support minor enhancements and configuration changes under guidance of senior engineers.
• Assist in testing and validation in lower environments and support controlled production deployments.
• Handle service requests, including data fixes, reruns, reconciliation, and contributing to RCA for recurring issues.
• Perform monitoring and housekeeping activities across Google Cloud Platform components.
• Maintain and update runbooks, operational procedures, and known issue documentation.
• Continuously identify improvement opportunities for stability, reliability, and operational efficiency.

Skills:

• Google Cloud Platform.
• Data Pipelines.
• L1/L2 Production Support.
• Pub/Sub.
• Dataflow (Apache Beam).
• Datastream.
• Debezium/CDC.
• Cloud SQL (PostgreSQL).
• Java.
• Data Ingestion.
• API Integration.
• Monitoring & Incident Management.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities