Data Engineering Specialist (Future Opportunities)

New Brunswick, Canada, Nova Scotia, Canada
Remote
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time, Contract
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The Data Engineering Specialist is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes. They will also collaborate with stakeholders to support analytics, reporting, and AI/ML initiatives while ensuring data quality and security standards.

Job details

Location: Remote, Hybrid, or On-site (Depending on Client Requirements) Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract, and Consulting Opportunities Experience Level: Intermediate to Senior WHO WE ARE: Mariner innovates always and everywhere, turning novel ideas into practical solutions. From products and services to venture creation, we build better futures powered by people. Our purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company for those who make an impact - elevating people, data, and technology in the best way to solve hard problems. We partner with people embracing change, leveraging data, cybersecurity, cloud, and change management to drive successful business outcomes that matter to our customers. Mariners build for change. Like SHIFT Energy, our energy management and decarbonization company. Or East Valley created to scale social economic impact in our communities through investment and mentorship of emerging change-makers and their companies. Mariner’s purpose has always been to be a great, everlasting technology company and the core values that guide us every day are: OUR VALUES We care for our team. We care about the impact we have on our community. We serve by solving complex problems. We grow because growth fuels opportunities. We innovate always and everywhere. We build a business that lasts. JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK At Mariner, we're continuously building our network of talented Data Engineering professionals for upcoming client engagements across various industries, including healthcare, government, energy, utilities, financial services, and enterprise technology. If you're passionate about designing scalable data solutions, modernizing data platforms, and enabling data-driven decision-making, we'd love to connect with you for current and future opportunities. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING IN THE ROLE: As a Data Engineering Specialist, you may be responsible for: Designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes Developing and optimizing data integration solutions across multiple systems and platforms Building and managing cloud-based data platforms and data lakes Ensuring data quality, governance, security, and performance standards are met Supporting analytics, reporting, AI/ML, and business intelligence initiatives Collaborating with architects, analysts, developers, and business stakeholders to deliver data solutions Automating data workflows and monitoring processes for reliability and scalability Contributing to data modernization and transformation initiatives WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, Data Integration, or related fields Strong experience with SQL and relational databases Hands-on experience building ETL/ELT pipelines and integrating complex data sources Proven experience with Microsoft Fabric, including Data Factory, Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, Real-Time Analytics, and data orchestration capabilities Experience designing and implementing cloud-based data platforms using Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud Knowledge of data warehousing, data lakes, medallion architecture, and modern data architecture patterns Experience with data governance, metadata management, and data quality practices Strong problem-solving, analytical, and stakeholder communication skills Nice to Have Experience working in healthcare organizations, healthcare technology, health information systems, or digital health environments Knowledge of healthcare data standards such as HL7, FHIR, DICOM, or EMR/EHR platforms Experience supporting healthcare analytics, interoperability, population health, clinical reporting, or healthcare data modernization initiatives Certifications in Azure, AWS, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, or other cloud data technologies …AND YOU ARE... Always improving your skills and knowledge: you want to be the best at what you do Curious and creative; comfortable taking on new problems and challenges A self-starter with the ability to recommend priorities to the project leader Comfortable working through problems and figuring things out with minimal supervision Great problem-solving skills: thorough and reliable Able to work in a team: share knowledge and assist other team members A good communicator: able to explain your ideas and recommendations Well organized and dependable under pressure: you manage your time effectively Energized by our company values! MARINER OFFERS YOU: A values-driven workplace where people really matter Support for remote work/work from home Competitive salary, retirement savings program, and rewards program Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans and access to e-health care Paid vacation, maternity/parental leave, paid sick leave and paid Mariner MyLife days Access to training WHY MARINER? We believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work! Not only are we passionate about nurturing a thriving technology sector here in Atlantic Canada, but we are also committed to solving technology challenges that will make an impact worldwide. Technology is everlasting, and we take pride in connecting world class talent to world class projects and business solutions. If you are an IT Professional, Software Professional, or Management Consultant, that is passionate about career development, data, and problem solving, we want to hear from you! If this sounds like someone you know, share this with them so they do not miss the opportunity to experience Mariner! To achieve this, we know we need to be all in on training and development of our team so we can continue to move the needle in the technology sector together. Of course, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to our team, but our competitive edge is the development and training that our team experiences every day. Be part of our vibrant community that values diversity and embraces inclusion at every level. We are committed to fostering a culture where individuals from all backgrounds and walks of life feel empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Our collaborative environment celebrates the richness of ideas and experiences, and we believe that by embracing diversity, we can achieve greater innovation and excellence together. Come and help us create a workplace that reflects the beautiful tapestry of our global community. Join our growing team!

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in data engineering and strong proficiency in SQL and relational databases. Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric and cloud-based data platforms like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud is required.