Data Engineer

Who we are:

Fairstone Bank and its family of brands are united in delivering innovative, accessible and reliable financial solutions that enable Canadians to reach their goals.

Over the years, our brand family has grown. In 2024, Home Trust Company, Home Bank and Oaken Financial became part of the Fairstone Bank family of brands, alongside Fairstone, EdenPark and Fig.

Together, we are the leading alternative lending bank in Canada. We have the collective experience and expertise to better serve our customers and foster our partners’ growth. With a diverse suite of products—residential and commercial mortgages, consumer deposits and GICs, credit cards, retail and automobile financing, personal loans and digital lending—we offer financial solutions tailored to all Canadians, including newcomers, small-business owners, smart investors and savvy consumers.

Backed by nearly a century of lending experience through its legacy companies, Fairstone Bank and its brand family are proud to be Canada’s leading alternative lending bank.

Join Fairstone as a Data Engineer, reporting to the Senior Manager, Reporting and Analytics , and be part of our talented and growing team!

About the role:

The ideal candidate has experience in building and optimizing big data systems. He will work closely with our data scientists and analysts to help direct the flow of data within the pipeline and ensure consistency of data delivery and utilization across multiple projects.

Work closely with other data and analytics team members to optimize the company’s data systems and pipeline architecture

Design and build the infrastructure for data extraction, preparation, and loading of data from a variety of sources using technology such as SQL ,AWS, Azure, SAP, MS Dynamics, Files, Relational Database, Semi and Unstructured Data Files

Build data and analytics tools that will offer deeper insight into the pipeline, allowing for critical discoveries surrounding key performance indicators and customer activity

Always angle for greater efficiency across all of our company data systems.

What we’re looking for:

Graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent quantitative field and 5+ years of experience in a similar Data Engineer role.

Experience building and optimizing ‘big data’ pipelines, architectures and data sets.

Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement.

Experience working with and extracting value from large, disconnected and/or unstructured datasets

Demonstrated ability to build processes that support data transformation, data structures, metadata, dependency and workload management

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to project manage and work with cross-functional teams

Advanced working SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases, query authoring (SQL) as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases.

Strong working knowledge of Python, PySpark

Experience with the following tools and technologies:

Databricks, Azure Data Factory, DBT Cloud, Cloud Technologies and Services (Azure, AWS), PowerBI

Relational SQL and NoSQL databases

Data pipeline/workflow management tools

What you’ll love about working here:

Award-Winning Culture: We’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work Canada 2025 and one of Montreal’s Top Employers 2025 by Canada’s Top 100 Employers.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexibility with our hybrid work model designed to support your lifestyle.

Time to Recharge: Generous vacation based on your role, statutory holidays, plus 6 wellness days to prioritize your well-being.

Compensation Package: Competitive base salary plus an annual incentive bonus tied to performance.

Comprehensive Benefits: Robust health and dental coverage through Manulife, as well as virtual healthcare through Dialogue.

Future-Ready Savings: Group Retirement Savings Plan with up to 7% employer match.

Exclusive Perks: Discounts from top retailers via WorkPerks, plus location-based perks like gym memberships and Toronto Bike Share.

On-Site Fitness: Gym access at our London and Montreal offices.

Continuous Growth: Education Assistance Program and Fairstone Academy for training and skill development.

Family Support: Parental leave top-up program to help you during life’s big moments.

Community Impact: One paid volunteer day to give back to causes that matter to you.

What you can expect - pay & process:

Expected base salary range is 80,000$ -92,000$ , plus the opportunity to earn an annual incentive bonus tied to performance.

This posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization.

Artificial intelligence may be used in parts of the recruitment process.

All candidates considered for hire must successfully pass a criminal background check, credit check, and validation of their work experience to qualify for hire.

If what you read excites you, we’d like to hear from you! Please submit your application and we’ll contact you if you become selected for first stages of the interview process.

If you have a preferred language for communication, please kindly inform us whether you prefer French or English on your application.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Permanent