Position Title: Sr. Principal Engineer - Data, AI & Analytics

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID: 41206

At McCain, we believe in meaningful technology – using digital technology not just for innovation, but to make a difference globally. Join a team where innovation drives purpose and technology shapes the future. This is your chance to develop sought-after expertise, work on exciting, high-impact projects, and create solutions that truly make a difference. If you're ready to push boundaries, tackle purposeful challenges, and build a career that matters, we want you on our team.

In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.

About the role.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Principal Engineer to join our growing analytics team. The ideal candidate with be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and systems. This role requires expertise in data modeling, ETL processes, and proficiency in various programming languages and technologies. The Sr. Prinicipal Engineer will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity, optimize performance, and support data-driven decision-making across the organization.

What you’ll be doing.

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable data pipelines and infrastructure. Implement efficient ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from internal and external data sources in data warehouse or data lake.
• Create and maintain data models, schemas, and databases to support business requirements while optimizing database performance and ensuring data quality and integrity.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver actionable insights. Identify and address data-related issues and troubleshoot problems as they arise.
• Document data pipelines, workflows, and systems for knowledge sharing and scaling Data-as-a-Service. Participate in code reviews, provide technical expertise, and mentor junior team members.
• Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements – automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, and enhance existing data infrastructure and architect for scalability.
• Create data tools for analytics and data science team members that assists them in building and optimizing our product into innovative industry leader.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices in data engineering and incorporate them into existing systems and processes.

What you’ll need to be successful.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Proven expertise as a Data Engineer or similar role, with a track record of designing and implementing data solutions.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, SQL, Java, or Scala. Experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, or similar.
• Expertise in data modeling, database design, and data warehousing concepts especially for ‘big data’ pipelines.
• Hands-on expertise with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google cloud.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications.

• Certification in cloud computing and experience with machine learning and AI technologies.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working in Agile or Scrum environments.
• 4+ years of Python or Java development experience
• 4+ years of SQL experience (No-SQL experience is a plus)
• 4+ years of experience with schema design and dimensional data modeling

About McCain.
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Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together.

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

Compensation Package*: $102,700.00 - $137,000.00* . CAD annually + Bonus Eligibility

The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Benefits: At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person’s needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know***,*** and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy*, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled* here*.*

Job Family: Information Technology

Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)