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HireArt

Data Engineer

On site

Toronto, Canada

Mid level

Freelance

10-10-2025

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Skills

Python Java SQL Data Engineering Monitoring Analytics Spark

Job Specifications

Expected compensation: 85.00 USD Per Hour

HireArt is helping our client find an experienced Data Engineer to play a key role in building and maintaining scalable data infrastructure.

In this role, you'll design and manage data transport, collection, and storage systems while delivering services that treat data as a first-class product.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem-solver with strong technical expertise who thrives on building reliable, scalable data solutions that drive business impact.

As a Data Engineer, You Will

Own and optimize core data pipelines to ensure resilience, performance, data quality, and seamless feature onboarding.
Evolve data models and schemas to meet changing business and engineering needs.
Implement monitoring systems to improve data quality and consistency.
Develop self-service tools for data pipeline (ETL) management and optimize SQL queries.
Contribute to the technical roadmap, aligning projects with team and stakeholder goals.
Write clean, scalable, and cost-efficient code; conduct code reviews to maintain standards.
Support high availability and reliability by participating in on-call rotations.
Collaborate with internal and external teams to resolve blockers and deliver results.

Requirements

3+ years of professional experience in data engineering (6-8 years preferred)
Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (analytics, science, product, engineering)
Skilled in designing complex data models and resilient pipelines
Proficiency in SQL with ability to implement complex business logic
Strong knowledge of MPP systems and ETL using Spark or similar technologies
Proficient in Python, Java, or similar languages for data transformation scripting
Hands-on experience with workflow management tools (e.g., Airflow, Flyte, etc.)
Experience in data validation, visualization, and communicating insights effectively

Commitment: This is a full-time, 3-month contract position staffed via HireArt. This position will be hybrid and available to candidates local to the Toronto, Canada, area.

About the Company

HireArt is the first platform that gives companies all of the tools they need to manage their own contract workforces. Global employer of record, direct sourcing, vendor management, and freelancer compliance are all embedded into a single, unified contract workforce platform. Come and learn how HireArt has achieved an employee NPS of +75 and client NPS of +94, both the best in the industry. What makes HireArt different? - Employer of record (EOR) built with self-serve in mind - onboard new hires in minutes - Integrated Ven... Know more