DEPT®

DEPT®

Senior Data Engineer (Graph focused), Fixed Term - Toronto

Toronto Canada · Senior

Work authorization requiredDetected 21 days ago
PostgreSQLDatabricksAWSKubernetesResearchLeadership

About the role

  • The Senior Data Engineer will be a core technical contributor on the evaluation team within one of our most relevant clients in AMER.
  • Will be responsible for determining whether an enterprise-scale knowledge graph requires a purpose-built graph database or whether PostgreSQL can carry the load.
  • The work is hands-on and benchmark-driven - measured results, not opinions.

Responsibilities

  • Build and manage relationship structures and entity linkages within each graph database to mirror real production data models
  • Implement benchmark queries in each technology's native language (Cypher, GSQL, nGQL, AQL, openCypher) and as PostgreSQL recursive CTEs for the baseline
  • Build APIs against each candidate to evaluate real-world query performance across use cases
  • DEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands such as Google, KFC, Philips, Audi, Twitch, Patagonia, eBay and more.
  • We actively seek to recruit, develop, nurture, and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, with varying skills and perspectives.

Requirements

  • Our hope is that you can feel good about the contributions DEPT® is making to the world and we always have an open door for your ideas in making the world a better place.
  • Databricks fluency

Nice to have

  • KYC/AML domain knowledge, Kubernetes for database workloads, or AWS-native database deployment
  • We believe our work is its best when our people feel safe and free to be themselves.
  • So tell us about any accommodations you need.
  • It's totally confidential and only used to make sure you feel fully supported at every step.
  • DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
  • Hands-on experience with at least two graph databases - Neo4j and/or TigerGraph strongly preferred - and working proficiency in Cypher at minimum

Skills

  • Comfort spinning up and tearing down database environments repeatedly in a structured evaluation context
  • Experience designing and executing structured technology benchmarks at enterprise scale
  • recursive CTEs, materialized views, query plan analysis, index strategy
  • Bonus: KYC/AML domain knowledge, Kubernetes for database workloads, or AWS-native database deployment
  • The anticipated hourly range for this position is $90 hourly.
  • Rate is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, expertise, and organizational impact.
  • This is based on a 40-hour workweek and leveling.
  • DEPT® is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Benefits

  • Keep in mind, we're flexible.

Company info

  • We are a B Corp-certified company passionate about purpose-driven work.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity to thrive.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • DEPT® participates in E-Verify, meaning your Form I-9 information will be sent to the federal government to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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