About KOHO We’re on a mission to make financial services better for every Canadian. That means no hidden fees, no predatory interest rates - just financial products designed to help our users spend smart, save more, and build real wealth. We’re a performance organization with a strong heart: we care deeply about outcomes, and everything ties back to our mission - to financially empower a generation of Canadians.

At KOHO, we’re not your average 9-5. We believe real impact comes from people who are trusted, empowered, and supported to do their best work - without sacrificing their lives to do it. We prioritize work-life integration, not just work-life balance. That means asynchronous collaboration, flexible hours, and a remote-first setup built around autonomy and high trust.

KOHO is entering its next chapter - leaner, smarter, more AI-integrated. We’re building for impact, not bureaucracy. If you thrive in environments that value clarity, ownership, and bold thinking, you’ll fit right in.

About The Role We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Data Engineer to join our Data Platform team for a remote role based in Canada.

The successful candidate will support the development and maintenance of data pipelines, assist with data integration tasks, and help ensure data quality across our fintech platform. This role provides an excellent opportunity to learn from experienced data engineers while working with modern cloud technologies and contributing to real-world data solutions. We value curiosity and eagerness to learn, so if you're passionate about data engineering, we'd love to hear from you.

Reporting to the Data Platform Development Manager, you will be part of a team that maintains and expands KOHO's data engineering platform.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assisting in the development and maintenance of batch data pipelines using AWS Glue, Lambda, and Python
• Writing and optimizing SQL queries for data transformation in Amazon Redshift
• Supporting data quality checks and monitoring data pipeline health
• Collaborating with Data Analysts and Data Scientists to understand data requirements
• Documenting data pipelines, workflows, and technical processes
• Learning and implementing best practices for code quality and data engineering standards
• Participating in code reviews and team knowledge-sharing sessions
• Troubleshooting data issues and assisting with incident resolution under guidance

Who You Are

• Someone who has 0-2 years of professional experience working with data, or relevant internship/co-op experience, as well as:

• Basic proficiency in Python and SQL

• Familiarity with at least one AWS service (S3, Glue, Lambda, or Redshift)

• Understanding of relational databases and data modelling concepts

• Exposure to version control systems (Git)

• Basic understanding of data pipeline concepts (ETL/ELT)

• Ability to write basic scripts (Python or Bash)

• Nice to have: Exposure to Apache Spark, Airflow, or Terraform

• Nice to have: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or working towards AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate

• Nice to have: Familiarity with AI-powered development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, etc.) to improve coding productivity or troubleshooting

• Nice to have: Experience with financial data or understanding of fintech concepts

• Someone who is curious, eager to learn, and passionate about building a career in data engineering

• A strong communicator who asks thoughtful questions and seeks feedback

• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

• Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

What’s in it for you?

• 📈 Opportunity to shape the future of fintech and financially empower a generation of Canadians
• 💰 Competitive compensation & equity
• 🤝 Fantastic, Deeply Engaged Team (check out our engagement scores here!)
• 🌴 Generous vacation + Wellness days + Flex Days + holiday closure
• 💻 Remote-first environment + coworking support + yearly all hands retreat
• 🧠 Access to coaching & growth programs
• 👶 Parental top-up & leave policies
• 🏥 Comprehensive health benefits
• 💡 Power-up budgets for books, home office setup, phone & internet, AI tools, and professional development

KOHO is for builders. If you’re energized by challenge, motivated by mission, and want to be part of a team that punches above its weight - we want to hear from you.

The KOHO culture is one of collaboration, creativity, and diverse perspectives. We are committed to building and fostering an inclusive, accessible environment for everyone. If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding accessibility needs, please contact peopleaccessibility@koho.ca and the People and Culture team will be happy to help.

AI Disclosure: KOHO uses artificial intelligence (AI) in certain aspects of its recruitment process to screen, assess, or select applicants. For any questions or concerns, please contact us at talent@koho.ca.

Note: this posting is for an existing vacancy that we are seeking to fill.