About the role
About Us
GFL is the fourth largest diversified environmental services company in North America, providing comprehensive solid waste management services from its platform of facilities throughout Canada and 18 U.S. states. Recognized by our signature fleet of bright green trucks and equipment, we offer a wide range of environmental and industrial services to businesses, communities and households, providing a consolidated and sophisticated approach to meeting our customers’ needs. One of the keys to our success lies in the diversity of our services and our ability to deliver robust integrated solutions, all from a single efficient company. We believe that, by providing safe, accessible and cost-effective solutions, we encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Integration Engineer to design, develop, and maintain robust data integration solutions. You will focus heavily on real-time data streaming via Apache Kafka and cloud-native ETL pipeline orchestration using AWS Glue. You will collaborate across engineering and product teams to ensure seamless data flows across our entire ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
- Kafka & Streaming: Build and optimize scalable streaming solutions using Apache Kafka, Kafka Connect, and Kafka Streams.
- AWS ETL Pipelines: Architect and manage ETL/ELT pipelines and the Data Catalog using AWS Glue to move data efficiently into lakes and warehouses.
- Cloud Integration: Connect cloud applications and third-party services using AWS Lambda, S3, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, and EventBridge.
- Architecture & Leadership: Champion event-driven architecture and microservices principles. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
- Operations & Security: Implement monitoring, alerting, logging, and security best practices while maintaining clear system documentation.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years in enterprise-level integration engineering.
- Core Tech: Deep, hands-on experience with Apache Kafka tuning/ecosystem and AWS Glue (ETL, cataloging, orchestration).
- AWS & Data Ecosystem: Proficiency with S3, Lambda, API Gateway, Redshift, RDS, and DynamoDB.
- Development: Strong skills in Python, Java, or Scala, alongside strong SQL/NoSQL database experience.
- Data & APIs: Familiarity with data formats (JSON, Avro, Parquet) and protocols (REST, gRPC).
- Methodology: Solid grasp of integration patterns, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications: Confluent (CCDAK) or AWS (Data Analytics, Developer, Solutions Architect).
- Tools & DevOps: Experience with Apache Airflow, Docker, Kubernetes, and IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation).
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com
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About GFL Environmental
Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company, provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver evolving, tailored solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business. Our excellence starts with our local leadership and local presence. In fact, in North America alone, we have an extensive network of offices to support our local communities and customers. We take pride in our extensive knowledge in a range of specialty sectors such as education, healthcare, retail, commercial real estate, government and corporate campuses, etc. We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today’s world. Allied Universal is There for you™.
Allied Universal’s Canadian operations are a hallmark of integrity, discretion, and professionalism. For over 20 years, we have provided unparalleled service, systems, and solutions to serve, secure, and care for the people and businesses throughout Canada. Our relationships with our employees and clients are at the heart of everything we do, each and every day. With a large span of regional offices, our national reach and local presence covers the nation.
Through our one-on-one collaboration, we partner with you to truly understand your security needs and goals. Through our leading services, systems, and solutions—security services, technology services, and complementary services— Allied Universal is There for you. ™ Commercial, Industrial, Retail & Law Enforcement markets have been our primary focus.
Our commitment to finding the highest quality products is never ending, whether for the Industrial Mining, Nuclear, Forestry industry, or the Retail, Commercial industries, our clients gain our knowledge of “What Works” for their respective businesses.
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About the role
About Us
GFL is the fourth largest diversified environmental services company in North America, providing comprehensive solid waste management services from its platform of facilities throughout Canada and 18 U.S. states. Recognized by our signature fleet of bright green trucks and equipment, we offer a wide range of environmental and industrial services to businesses, communities and households, providing a consolidated and sophisticated approach to meeting our customers’ needs. One of the keys to our success lies in the diversity of our services and our ability to deliver robust integrated solutions, all from a single efficient company. We believe that, by providing safe, accessible and cost-effective solutions, we encourage greater environmental responsibility and allow our customers and the communities we serve to be Green For Life.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Integration Engineer to design, develop, and maintain robust data integration solutions. You will focus heavily on real-time data streaming via Apache Kafka and cloud-native ETL pipeline orchestration using AWS Glue. You will collaborate across engineering and product teams to ensure seamless data flows across our entire ecosystem.
Key Responsibilities
- Kafka & Streaming: Build and optimize scalable streaming solutions using Apache Kafka, Kafka Connect, and Kafka Streams.
- AWS ETL Pipelines: Architect and manage ETL/ELT pipelines and the Data Catalog using AWS Glue to move data efficiently into lakes and warehouses.
- Cloud Integration: Connect cloud applications and third-party services using AWS Lambda, S3, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, and EventBridge.
- Architecture & Leadership: Champion event-driven architecture and microservices principles. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
- Operations & Security: Implement monitoring, alerting, logging, and security best practices while maintaining clear system documentation.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: 5+ years in enterprise-level integration engineering.
- Core Tech: Deep, hands-on experience with Apache Kafka tuning/ecosystem and AWS Glue (ETL, cataloging, orchestration).
- AWS & Data Ecosystem: Proficiency with S3, Lambda, API Gateway, Redshift, RDS, and DynamoDB.
- Development: Strong skills in Python, Java, or Scala, alongside strong SQL/NoSQL database experience.
- Data & APIs: Familiarity with data formats (JSON, Avro, Parquet) and protocols (REST, gRPC).
- Methodology: Solid grasp of integration patterns, Git, and CI/CD pipelines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications: Confluent (CCDAK) or AWS (Data Analytics, Developer, Solutions Architect).
- Tools & DevOps: Experience with Apache Airflow, Docker, Kubernetes, and IaC (Terraform/CloudFormation).
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
GFL is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact myworkdayrecruitment@gflenv.com
Not the right fit? Search for Integration Engineer jobs in Vaughan, ON
About GFL Environmental
Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company, provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver evolving, tailored solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business. Our excellence starts with our local leadership and local presence. In fact, in North America alone, we have an extensive network of offices to support our local communities and customers. We take pride in our extensive knowledge in a range of specialty sectors such as education, healthcare, retail, commercial real estate, government and corporate campuses, etc. We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities and people in today’s world. Allied Universal is There for you™.
Allied Universal’s Canadian operations are a hallmark of integrity, discretion, and professionalism. For over 20 years, we have provided unparalleled service, systems, and solutions to serve, secure, and care for the people and businesses throughout Canada. Our relationships with our employees and clients are at the heart of everything we do, each and every day. With a large span of regional offices, our national reach and local presence covers the nation.
Through our one-on-one collaboration, we partner with you to truly understand your security needs and goals. Through our leading services, systems, and solutions—security services, technology services, and complementary services— Allied Universal is There for you. ™ Commercial, Industrial, Retail & Law Enforcement markets have been our primary focus.
Our commitment to finding the highest quality products is never ending, whether for the Industrial Mining, Nuclear, Forestry industry, or the Retail, Commercial industries, our clients gain our knowledge of “What Works” for their respective businesses.