At ShyftLabs, we live and breathe data. Since 2020, we've been helping Fortune 500 companies unlock growth with cutting-edge digital solutions that transform industries and create measurable business impact. We're growing fast, and we're looking for passionate technical leaders who are excited to solve complex data challenges, build modern cloud platforms, and deliver innovative solutions for enterprise clients. 

 

ShyftLabs is seeking an experienced Senior / Lead Data Engineer to lead the design, architecture, and delivery of enterprise-scale data platforms for Fortune 500 organizations. This is a highly client-facing leadership role responsible for owning projects from discovery through production deployment. You'll partner directly with client stakeholders to understand business objectives, define technical strategy, architect scalable cloud solutions, and lead engineering teams through successful delivery. The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on expertise with Databricks, Apache Spark, Python, SQL, and modern cloud platforms with proven experience leading complex data modernization initiatives. You'll play a key role in shaping technical direction, mentoring engineers, establishing engineering best practices, and delivering scalable data products that enable analytics, AI, and machine learning.

Lead Enterprise Transformations: Design and deliver modern data platforms that power analytics, AI, and digital transformation initiatives for Fortune 500 organizations.

Technical Ownership: Drive architecture decisions, influence technical strategy, and lead projects from discovery through production.

Growth & Leadership: Mentor talented engineers, shape engineering best practices, and continue developing your technical and leadership skills. 

Hybrid Flexibility: Work three days per week from our downtown Toronto office.

Comprehensive Benefits: 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents from day one, along with ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

 

We're building something big, and we want you on the journey with us. If you're ready to solve complex data challenges, lead enterprise projects, and build innovative solutions that create measurable business impact, we'd love to hear from you. ShyftLabs is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, including ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, and nationality, to apply. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.