Top Benefits
About the role
Who you are
- We value curiosity and eagerness to learn, so if you're passionate about data engineering, we'd love to hear from you
- 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 the job involves
- 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
- Reporting to the Data Platform Development Manager, you will be part of a team that maintains and expands KOHO's data engineering platform
- 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
Benefits
- Stock options
- Semi-annual merit increases
- Holiday bonus
- Work from anywhere
- Generous PTO
- Health & Lifestyle spending accounts
- $1000 remote office setup budget
- $5000 referral bonus
- Free KOHO Premium account
- Icon Potential Alt Text
- In-house coaching program
- $2000 annual training allowance
- Approachable leadership
- Bias towards action
About KOHO
KOHO is one seamless platform for your money and life. Founded in 2014, we are a forward-thinking fintech company dedicated to financially empowering a generation of Canadians. With a Mastercard and innovative tools, we provide our users with the ability to earn, spend, borrow, build credit, and budget—all in one convenient app.
Driven by a genuine desire to help people make financial progress, KOHO has touched the lives of over 1.7 million users. Our mission is to make finance accessible, engaging, and user-friendly, ensuring that everyone has the resources they need to take control of their financial future.
We’re proud to offer a product that our users love, and we remain committed to innovating and evolving to meet their needs. Join us on this journey as we reshape personal finance in Canada.
Top Benefits
About the role
Who you are
- We value curiosity and eagerness to learn, so if you're passionate about data engineering, we'd love to hear from you
- 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 the job involves
- 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
- Reporting to the Data Platform Development Manager, you will be part of a team that maintains and expands KOHO's data engineering platform
- 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
Benefits
- Stock options
- Semi-annual merit increases
- Holiday bonus
- Work from anywhere
- Generous PTO
- Health & Lifestyle spending accounts
- $1000 remote office setup budget
- $5000 referral bonus
- Free KOHO Premium account
- Icon Potential Alt Text
- In-house coaching program
- $2000 annual training allowance
- Approachable leadership
- Bias towards action
About KOHO
KOHO is one seamless platform for your money and life. Founded in 2014, we are a forward-thinking fintech company dedicated to financially empowering a generation of Canadians. With a Mastercard and innovative tools, we provide our users with the ability to earn, spend, borrow, build credit, and budget—all in one convenient app.
Driven by a genuine desire to help people make financial progress, KOHO has touched the lives of over 1.7 million users. Our mission is to make finance accessible, engaging, and user-friendly, ensuring that everyone has the resources they need to take control of their financial future.
We’re proud to offer a product that our users love, and we remain committed to innovating and evolving to meet their needs. Join us on this journey as we reshape personal finance in Canada.