Data Engineering Consultant

A Day in the Life at Netlight

Design and build robust, scalable data platforms and pipelines in close collaboration with data scientists, analytics teams, and business stakeholders.

Own the end-to-end lifecycle of data solutions, from architecture and pipeline development to testing, deployment, orchestration, and monitoring.

Develop high-quality, scalable solutions for complex data challenges across streaming and batch processing, data warehousing, lake architectures, and analytics enablement.

Use and build with AI day-to-day - from AI-assisted coding to designing and shipping AI-powered features - to move faster and deliver more value to clients.

What makes Netlight different

• At Netlight, instead of predefined roles, we tailor positions to fit individuals. On the basis of your experience, strengths, interests and market demand; you take charge of your career path by defining the roles you take on with a variety of clients.
• Netlight is a highly engaged network organization where you connect with peers, seniors, mentors, coaches, EDGE networks, and social circles.
• We build solutions across diverse domains - backend, frontend, cloud, mobile, data engineering, infrastructure, product, UX/UI, and more.
• We have a flat organizational structure with no traditional bosses. We foster collaboration, autonomy, and shared responsibility, empowering everyone to contribute and shape their own career path.

Qualifications we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• 1-4 years of experience in software engineering after graduation.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Based in Toronto; this is a 100% in-person role.
• Legally eligible to work in Ontario, Canada.
• Curiosity about multiple industries and technologies.
• Tech agnostic mindset with proficiency and experience in some of the following: Python, Databricks, PySpark or Spark, SQL, Airflow, Cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure)
• Strong communication skills
• Proficiency with using and building with AI: comfortable working with AI coding assistants/agents, and experience integrating AI or LLM capabilities into products.

We Offer

• The unique opportunity to be part of building a local company and leading the development of an emerging Netlight office: driving the growth of one of our 15 offices. This is the opportunity to engage in a perfect sweet spot between a scale-up and an established company.
• Competence development is core and realized through a culture of knowledge sharing, feedback, professional coaching and mentorship.
• An international working environment – access to a diverse network of 2,000+ highly talented individuals
• Regular Summits where you connect with the rest of Netlight internationally.
• Modern tech equipment and a centrally located office space.

Compensation and benefits

• Transparent salary development throughout your career with semi-annual compensation reviews
• For this role, candidates can expect a starting base salary of CA$95,000 – CA$109,000. Total starting compensation ranges from CA$95,000 – CA$125,000, consisting of base salary and variable salary. Actual compensation is determined based on skills, experience, and role level.
• Variable salary is our version of a bonus program and, it is paid out bi-weekly together with your base salary. The amount is based in part on your seniority and on the group performance of Netlight
• 20 paid vacation days prorated per calendar year
• 10 paid Care Days (sick/personal days) per year with unlimited additional unpaid sick days
• Extended Health Benefits and Dental Care including an additional CA$1,000 HSA and CA$500 Wellness Account (taxable)