Sr Data Engineer (Databricks) (Canada)

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Nexaminds is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to lead the development, optimization, and scaling of our data solutions. The ideal candidate has hands-on expertise building end-to-end pipelines on Databricks and enjoys working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.

Location: MEXICO, CANADA

Qualifications we are looking for:

• 5+ years Data Engineering in production Azure environments — Python, SQL, Spark

• Python: production-grade OOP, config-driven design, no hardcoding, type annotations

• PySpark / Spark: DataFrames, schema enforcement, partitioning, performance tuning

• SQL: advanced window functions, CTEs, incremental load patterns, Delta Lake DML (MERGE, UPDATE, DELETE)

• Azure Data Factory: parameterised pipelines, linked services, triggers, IR configuration

• Azure Databricks: notebooks, Jobs API, DLT, cluster configuration, Unity Catalog access

• ADLS Gen2, Delta Lake / Parquet format, Medallion store patterns

• Testing discipline: pytest, unit and integration tests, data quality assertions

• Git: feature branching, PR workflow, commit discipline, code review

Nice to have:

• Scala: Spark Dataset API, typed transformations, sbt build tooling

• Healthcare data formats: EDI X12 (837/835/834), FHIR R4 resource parsing

• Delta Lake: schema evolution, time travel, OPTIMIZE, VACUUM, Z-ordering

• dbt (data build tool) for SQL transformation layering and lineage documentation

• Databricks Asset Bundles (DABs) for pipeline-as-code deployment

• DP-203 Azure Data Engineer Associate certification

Job duties:

• Design and build the core reusable ingestion engine in Python and ADF — parameterised, config-driven, zero hardcoding

• Build Python ingestion modules: file readers, schema validators, format handlers (CSV, EDI X12, FHIR R4, Parquet, JSON)

• Implement PySpark / Scala transformation components for batch and streaming at scale on Azure Databricks

• Write config-driven SQL data models for Bronze, Silver, Gold medallion transformations

• Develop metadata-driven validation layer: null checks, type enforcement, range rules, referential integrity

• Build reusable utility libraries: logging, error handling, retry logic, dead-letter routing

• Implement Databricks notebooks and DLT (Delta Live Tables) pipelines for declarative transformations

• Build and maintain the onboarding template library v1 and v2 — parameterised, documented, production-ready

• Onboard Provider, Claims, Member, Eligibility, and Reference data domains using the framework

• Write unit tests, integration tests, and data contract tests (pytest, Great Expectations or equivalent)

• Optimise Spark jobs: partitioning, caching, broadcast joins, Z-ordering on Delta tables

• Participate in code review, follow GitHub branching standards, and contribute to documentation

What you can expect from us

Here at Nexaminds, we're not your typical workplace. We're all about creating a friendly and trusting environment where you can thrive. Why does this matter? Well, trust and openness lead to better quality, innovation, commitment to getting the job done, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

• Stock options 📈

• Remote work options 🏠

• Flexible working hours 🕜

• Benefits above the law

• But it's not just about the work; it's about the people too. You'll be collaborating with some seriously awesome IT pros.

• You'll have access to mentorship and tons of opportunities to learn and level up.

Ready to embark on this journey with us? 🚀🎉 If you're feeling the excitement, go ahead and apply!