Senior Data Engineer

Markham, ON
Hybrid
Posted Oct 15, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Design, build, test, and maintain enterprise data integrations and ETL pipelines using SQL Server, SSIS, Python, PowerShell, and Azure technologies. Support cloud modernization and acquisition-related migrations, improve pipeline reliability and data quality, collaborate with stakeholders, and mentor team members.

Job details

Job Description Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Data Architecture, the Senior Data Engineer will play a key role in designing, building, and modernizing enterprise data integrations that support business transformation initiatives across Extendicare. This individual will develop scalable cloud-based integration frameworks, support acquisition-related data migration efforts, and help advance our cloud data capabilities while mentoring team members and promoting best practices across the organization. This position will be based at our Head Office in Markham, Ontario. Extendicare offers a hybrid working environment. Key responsibilities include: Design, build, test, and deploy data integration solutions between enterprise applications and business systems. Develop and maintain ETL processes using Microsoft SQL Server, SSIS, Python, PowerShell, and Azure technologies. Support cloud transformation initiatives, including modernization of legacy integrations and migration of on-premise data solutions. Build scalable integration frameworks that support acquisition, migration, and business transformation projects. Troubleshoot and resolve data quality issues, integration failures, and performance bottlenecks. Develop and optimize complex SQL queries, stored procedures, and data transformation processes. Implement monitoring, error handling, logging, auditing, and alerting capabilities to ensure reliable and secure data pipelines. Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to understand integration requirements and deliver effective solutions. Participate in code reviews and promote best practices related to data security, governance, and privacy. Mentor team members and share knowledge to help grow internal cloud and data integration capabilities. Complete other duties as assigned. What we’re looking for: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 7+ years of hands-on experience in Data Engineering, ETL Development, or Data Warehouse Development. Advanced experience with Microsoft SQLrver, SSIS, Python, and ETL development methodologies. Experience with Azure cloud technologies, including Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric, or similar platforms. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills with a focus on data quality and accuracy. Experience integrating data from APIs, relational databases, flat files, Excel, XML, and JSON data sources. Ability to work independently, manage technical initiatives, and effectively collaborate with technical and business stakeholders. Experience supporting cloud migration initiatives, handling sensitive data (PII/PHI), Workday integrations, Snowflake, and/or AWS environments is considered an asset. What Extendicare has to offer: At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect: Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work. Employee Family Assistance Program. Robust benefits package Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors across Canada, operating under the Extendicare, ParaMed, Extendicare Assist, and SGP Purchasing Network brands. We are committed to delivering quality care to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population, inspired by our mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. We operate a broad network of long-term care homes (both owned and under management contracts), deliver over 24 million hours of home health care services annually, and provide group purchasing services to third parties representing approximately 157,000 beds across Canada. Extendicare proudly employs more than 30,000 qualified, highly trained and dedicated team members who are passionate about providing high-quality care and services to help people live better. #ExtendicareIT Time Type Full time Compensation Details Compensation will be discussed during the recruiting process. At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve. We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position. Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment — every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities. Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at careers@extendicare.com. We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and at least seven years of hands-on experience in data engineering, ETL, or data warehouse development. Candidates should have advanced SQL Server, SSIS, Python, and ETL expertise, Azure platform experience, and strong troubleshooting and collaboration skills; experience with sensitive data, Workday, Snowflake, or AWS is an asset.