Senior Data Solutions Engineer

Why Meridian?

At Meridian our aspiration is to integrate our purpose into everything we do for people, the planet, and communities. We believe that our greatest opportunity is to create opportunity and meet people where they are.

Factor us into your next career opportunity. We want you to grow with us and have an experience that’s different. This is a place where you can expect the unexpected. 

Find our story here: About Meridian


The role:

The Senior Data Solutions Engineer will be a pivotal member of the Enterprise Data and Analytics Team, responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data products and services that drive business insights and decision-making. This role involves building robust data models, self-serve data portals, and leveraging a suite of Microsoft and other technologies to ensure data integrity, accessibility, and usability across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Product Development: Design, develop, and deploy data products and services to meet the analytical needs of the organization.
• Data Modeling: Create and maintain comprehensive data models that support various business functions and analytical requirements.
• Self-Serve Data Portals: Develop and manage self-service data portals to empower business users with easy access to data.
• Data Integration: Implement and manage ETL processes to integrate data from various sources into new data models and views.
• Collaboration: Work closely with data analysts, data scientists, and other stakeholders to understand and deliver on data requirements.
• Data Governance: Ensure data quality, security, and compliance with organizational standards and regulations.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize database performance and ensure efficient data retrieval and processing.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive documentation of data engineering processes, data models, and data dictionaries.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior data engineers and other team members.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in data engineering, with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies.
• Technical Skills:
• Advanced knowledge of SQL Server and T-SQL programming.
• Experience with PowerBI for data visualization and reporting.
• Familiarity with MS Fabric for data integration and management.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or Java.
• Nice to have: Proficiency in Microsoft Azure, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Databricks, and Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing concepts and best practices.
• Experience in developing and managing ETL pipelines.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and integrity.

Join us! Our team works in a hybrid environment at 3330 Bloor Street West, Toronto OR 75 Corporate Park Drive, St. Catharines.

Meridian has a remote work policy that allows flexibility for employees to work remotely but also requires regular time in the office for purposeful meetings to collaborate, innovate and build effective relationships with your team, your colleagues and your leader which is very important to us.
 

What's in it for you?

• We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success.
• We provide you with the tools and technology needed to delight your candidates and clients.
• You'll get to work with and learn from diverse industry leaders, who have hailed from top organizations around the world
• Hybrid work arrangements with in-person office time to collaborate, innovate and form relationships with your colleagues
• This isn't your typical "corporate" job. We work hard and we have fun.
  
  

Our story:

Meridian is Ontario’s largest credit union, and second largest in Canada, helping to grow the lives of our more than 360,000 Members. Meridian has more than 75 years of banking history and is 100% owned by its members. With 89 retail branches and 15 Business Banking Centers across Ontario and $ 30B in assets under management, Meridian offers a full range of financial products and services to its retail, business banking and wealth members. With over 2000 employees and corporate offices located in Toronto and St. Catharines, Meridian has a track record of creating and delivering innovative new offerings and is committed to investing in the communities that we serve. Our plan is to build on our momentum as we deliver on our purpose - helping our members achieve their best life.

Our Commitment to You:

Meridian is committed to promoting an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to employing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and Members in which we live and serve.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, only those under consideration will be contacted for an interview.

Thank you for your interest in Meridian Credit Union.

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