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AceStack

AWS Data Engineer__ Toronto Downtown, ON- Hybrid__ Contract

Hybrid

Toronto, Canada

Senior

Freelance

16-02-2026

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Skills

SQL NoSQL Data Governance Apache Spark CI/CD Monitoring Version Control Azure Data Factory Databases apache git Azure AWS cloud platforms Analytics GCP Spark CI/CD Pipelines Databricks PySpark Kafka

Job Specifications

Job Title: Data Engineer – Databricks

Location: Toronto Downtown, ON- Hybrid

Work Model: Hybrid – 3 days onsite per week

Duration: Long term Contract

Job Description: We are looking for a Data Engineer with strong Databricks experience to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and analytics solutions. The ideal candidate will work closely with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable, high-performance data platforms in a cloud environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks (Spark/Delta Lake)
Build and optimize ETL/ELT workflows for large-scale structured and unstructured data
Develop data transformations using PySpark / Spark SQL
Integrate data from multiple sources including APIs, databases, and streaming systems
Ensure data quality, reliability, and performance tuning of data jobs
Collaborate with analytics, product, and business teams to support reporting and advanced analytics
Implement best practices for data governance, security, and monitoring
Support production deployments and troubleshoot data pipeline issues

Required Skills & Experience

7-10 years of experience as a Data Engineer
Experience in banking or financial services (highly preferred / optional)
Strong hands-on experience with Databricks
Expertise in Apache Spark (PySpark / Spark SQL)
Experience with Delta Lake, data modeling, and performance optimization
Strong SQL skills and experience with relational & NoSQL databases
Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP)
Familiarity with orchestration tools like Airflow / Azure Data Factory / similar
Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines

Nice to Have

Knowledge of streaming technologies (Kafka, Event Hubs, Spark Streaming)
Experience with data governance, lineage, and security frameworks

About the Company

AceStack is a global IT consulting and technology solutions company, founded in 2017 in New Jersey, USA. Since inception, we have demonstrated consistent growth and an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional value to our clients. Our consultants are strategically located across the USA, Canada, and Asia, enabling us to provide localized support with a global perspective. In addition to our headquarters in New Jersey, we maintain offices in Canada, Noida, and Ahmedabad, empowering our teams to collaborate effectively... Know more