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Software Engineer - Data

Toronto, Ontario · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$65k-$85kDetected 11 days ago
PythonFull-Stack DevelopmentAzureMachine LearningData AnalysisData EngineeringData ScienceLLMs

About the role

  • You'll play a key role in creating scalable, production-grade systems that turn raw data into business intelligence, powering Forum's investment, real estate, and operational strategies.
  • This is a hands-on, in-office role with high visibility.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the end-to-end design and evolution of Forum's Lakehouse architecture Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, ADLS, and related Azure services.
  • Lead large-scale data initiatives, migrations, and integrations across diverse internal and external systems.
  • Design and optimize enterprise-grade ETL/ELT pipelines for high-volume, high-complexity data.
  • Develop AI/ML-powered workflows using tools like Azure OpenAI, Document Intelligence, and Azure ML.
  • Create internal APIs and tools to enable self-serve analytics and data access across departments.
  • Partner with business teams across real estate, private equity, and operations to identify data opportunities and implement tailored solutions.

Requirements

  • 2-3 years of progressive experience in software engineering, data engineering, and/or data science, with a proven record of designing and delivering enterprise-scale, data-driven software solutions.
  • Experience within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, including Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory (ADF), Synapse, ADLS Gen2, and Power BI.
  • Experience working with big data environments and optimizing pipelines for scale, performance, and reliability.
  • Hands-on experience with web scraping and external data acquisition, transforming diverse public and private data sources into structured, usable datasets.
  • Proficient in Python for data engineering, automation, API integration, and full-stack development workflows.
  • Strong grasp of data lifecycle management - from ingestion and cleaning of raw, unstructured datasets to modeling, transformation, and visualization for decision-making.
  • Applied understanding of AI concepts and practical experience leveraging LLMs (e.g., Azure OpenAI, generative AI models, or document intelligence services) to automate data analysis, classification, or prediction tasks.
  • Proven ability to evaluate, prototype, and deploy emerging AI/ML solutions that create measurable business value.
  • Exceptional data presentation and storytelling skills, capable of conveying complex technical insights to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable operating in ambiguity and turning loosely defined problems into working, scalable solutions.

Nice to have

  • Background in a private equity, real estate, asset management, and/or startup experience preferred.

Skills

  • These tools do not make or influence hiring decisions, which are made entirely by human reviewers.
  • This is a rare greenfield opportunity to shape both the platform architecture and the suite of data-driven tools built on top of it.

Compensation

  • Compensation - We are committed to supporting your success and are offering a salary range of $65,000 - 85,000 CAD for this position.

Benefits

  • Excellent Benefits - A top-tier insurance program designed to keep you healthy, active, and supported, plus a $1,000 annual wellness credit.
  • Competitive Total Rewards - We value our team members and offer a well-rounded package that includes competitive pay, paid time off, and performance-based incentives.
  • Learning and Development Opportunities - Access support for professional designations, TTI behavioural assessments, and quarterly learning forums to grow your skills and industry knowledge.
  • We believe in Best Idea Wins and foster an entrepreneurial environment where your input has real impact.
  • Diverse & Inclusive Team - We celebrate diverse perspectives and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of equity and inclusion.
  • Employee Referral Program - Receive a generous bonus when your referral joins our team.

Company info

  • Delivering Extraordinary Outcomes™ through Investment.
  • Forum Asset Management is a North American investor, developer, and asset manager with a 29-year track record of delivering long-term value through real estate, private equity, and infrastructure investments.
  • We are a purpose-driven firm committed to sustainability, responsible investing, and making a positive impact in the communities where we invest.
  • With over $3 billion in AUM, Forum is one of Canada's most dynamic investment platforms.
  • In 2024, we completed the country's largest real estate transaction through our acquisition of Alignvest Student Housing, making us the largest owner and developer of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) in Canada.
  • Our open-ended Real Estate Income and Impact Fund (REIIF) is now over $2.4 billion, backed by a $3.5 billion development pipeline that spans coast to coast.
  • Forum is also building one of the fastest-growing self-storage platforms in Canada, focused on acquiring, developing, and operating institutional-grade storage facilities in undersupplied urban markets.
  • At Forum, we encourage diversity.
  • We are committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects our belief that diversity is central to building a high-performing team.
  • Forum is an equal opportunity employer.
  • We are committed to providing accessible employment practices.
  • Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please let the recruitment team know recruiting@forumam.com
  • Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please let the recruitment team know at recruiting@forumam.com.
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