Job Overview
Location
Remote - Canada Only
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Data Engineer
Date Posted
May 21, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Design and build an integrated data platform to unify existing tools and pipelines into a scalable, cohesive architecture that serves the entire organization.
- • Own end-to-end data pipelines and SLAs, ensuring reliable movement of data between systems with clearly defined metrics and performance expectations.
- • Define and enforce data contracts to prevent upstream changes from breaking downstream analytics, establishing standardized interfaces for the team.
- • Shape the data platform roadmap by researching emerging technologies, evaluating architectural trade-offs, and introducing new tools and frameworks as needed.
- • Implement robust observability across the platform through monitoring, telemetry, and alerting systems to enable rapid troubleshooting and system health assessment.
- • Partner with Product Engineering, Analytics, Compliance, and Security teams to align data platform design with business goals, regulatory requirements, and security standards.
- • Stand up and maintain infrastructure automation using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools on AWS or other major cloud platforms.
- • Build and maintain data pipelines and transformations using tools such as Dagster, Airbyte, Airflow, and dbt, with a focus on scalability and reliability.
- • Utilize Python as the primary programming language for scripting, automation, and pipeline development, with proficiency in at least one of Java or Scala.
- • Maintain deep expertise in relational databases, especially PostgreSQL, for schema design, query optimization, and data modeling.
- • Participate in an on-call rotation to support production data systems and respond to incidents in a timely manner.
- • Embrace AI coding assistants like Claude Code as essential tools to streamline repetitive tasks, orchestrate multi-stage workflows, and connect services.
- • Collaborate cross-functionally with analytics, product, compliance, and security teams to ensure architecture meets both technical and business needs.
- • Balance immediate operational demands with long-term architectural vision, prioritizing sustainable solutions over quick fixes in a fast-growing environment.
- • Apply a self-directed, solution-oriented approach to ambiguity, proposing clear trade-offs and driving execution with minimal oversight.
- • Communicate technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders to align platform capabilities with organizational priorities.
- • Maintain a focus on data governance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while enabling user access and analytical productivity.
- • Contribute to the continuous improvement of data quality, integrity, and accessibility across the organization.
🎯 Requirements
- • Track record of building and operating data platforms in fast-growing or early-stage environments
- • Strong coding fluency in Python and at least one of Java or Scala, with deep knowledge of PostgreSQL
- • Hands-on experience with Dagster, Airbyte, Airflow, and dbt for data pipeline development
- • Infrastructure automation expertise with Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools on AWS or other major cloud platforms
- • Ability to design scalable data models and system architectures that balance performance, cost, and governance
- • Experience collaborating with Product Engineering, Analytics, Compliance, and Security teams
🏖️ Benefits
- • Unlimited Paid Time Off
- • Work from anywhere in Canada and USA
- • Health and Dental benefits
- • Up to $1,500 USD / $2,025 CAD towards IT setup for your home
- • Up to 2% matching RRSP / 401K
- • Learning and Development opportunities
- • Up to $50 USD / $67.50 CAD towards Internet/Cell phone service
Skills & Technologies
Python
Java
Scala
React
PostgreSQL
Senior
Remote
About Wrapbook, Inc.
Wrapbook builds cloud-based payroll, onboarding, insurance and compliance software for the entertainment industry. The platform automates timecards, union reporting, tax withholding, residual payments and workers’ comp while providing digital start-work packets and e-signatures. Production accountants, studios, ad agencies and unions use the service to manage cast and crew across film, television, commercials and live events, integrating with accounting packages and banking APIs for real-time cost tracking.
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