Senior Data Developer

at  ATB Financial

At ATB, we exist to make it possible for our clients, team members and communities. Our purpose is more than aspirational. It’s a real commitment we live every day through our values (what we call the ATB ID).
Life at ATB is about more than work. In fact, we’re consistently recognized as one of Canada’s top employers thanks to our high-care, high-performance culture, upheld by the three commitments we make to our team members:
Impact in action: No matter where you are in the organization, you’re empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities.
Thrive together: We want you—the unique, authentic you—to feel safe and celebrated at work. We’re on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs.
Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development.
About the role
As ATB’s next Data Developer, you will work closely with data developers and data analysts to build, maintain and upgrade ATB’s enterprise data platform. You will be responsible for the design, development and operational stability of our cloud-based data infrastructure, ensuring seamless data processing and analysis. As the ideal candidate, you will have experience in the banking or financial services industry and be comfortable working with various stakeholders. You are passionate about efficiency, automation, and innovation, and have a strong aptitude for Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions. This role offers the exciting opportunity to work with a wide range of technologies and contribute to the continuous improvement of our data platform.

Accountabilities

• Design, develop and maintain data pipelines and infrastructure using Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services such as BigQuery, Dataplex, Dataflow, Cloud Functions, Composer Airflow and Splunk
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to automate the provisioning and management of GCP resources.
• Build and optimize Gitlab CI/CD pipelines to automate code deployment and ensure the continuous integration and delivery of platform enhancements.
• Implement robust observability practices and enhance monitoring capabilities for the platform and data pipelines, optimizing performance and cost.
• Collaborate with data developers and analysts to understand their needs and translate them into robust and scalable solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve operational issues related to the data platform, ensuring its high availability and performance.
• Maintain and enhance existing processes, APIs, and integrations to improve platform efficiency and functionality.
• Stay abreast of industry best practices and emerging technologies in cloud computing, data engineering and DevOps.
• Effectively communicate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders, ensuring alignment and collaboration
• Participate in on-call rotation to provide 24/7 support for critical platform components.

Skills, experience & requirements

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with GCP services such as BigQuery, Dataplex, Dataflow, Composer Airflow, PubSub, Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, Dataproc and Kubernetes Engine.
• Experience leveraging AI and ML capabilities to proactively monitor the health of the platform and data pipelines, and detect potential issues before they impact operations.
• In-depth understanding of containerization technologies (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker), including orchestration, deployment, and management of containerized applications
• Strong proficiency in Python and SQL, complemented by hands-on experience in backend programming and API development, showcasing the ability to build robust and scalable data solutions
• Extensive hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform, for efficiently managing and provisioning cloud infrastructure, demonstrating a deep understanding of IaC principles and best practices.
• Demonstrated expertise in source code management (e.g., Git) and CI/CD technologies (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins) for building, maintaining, and optimizing automated pipelines, ensuring efficient and reliable, continuous delivery
• Experience with Splunk, Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging or similar log management and monitoring tools, enabling effective troubleshooting and proactive issue resolution.
• Familiarity with data security best practices and compliance standards.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a data engineering or platform development role.
• 3+ years of experience in the banking or financial services industry
• Proven track record of designing, building, and maintaining cloud-based data platforms
• Experience working with large datasets and data-intensive applications

Accreditation

• Recognized post-secondary Information Technology university/ college/ technical school or industry certification
• Working knowledge in one or more general purpose programming languages, including but not limited to: Java, C/C++, C, Objective C, Python, JavaScript, etc.
• Google Cloud Certification in a relevant field (Cloud Engineer, Data Engineer, Cloud Architect) would be an asset

Other

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Don’t meet all the requirements on the list?
A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role—but you might not check all the boxes—we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you’re seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.
We’re dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed—their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Progressive Aboriginal Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.
What happens next?
If you are shortlisted, you’ll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know at talentteam@atb.com
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