Zensurance

Zensurance

Senior Software Developer, Data (Remote First)

Toronto, ON · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedCAD 104k-CAD 145kDetected 34 days ago
JavaScriptTypeScriptPythonCode ReviewBigQuerySnowflakeRedshiftDockerKubernetesTerraformCI/CDRESTdbtLeadershipCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • As a leading InsurTech, we make getting the right coverage simple, fast, and accessible through a digital-first experience.
  • Our remote-first team is a place where you'll be challenged, supported, and encouraged to thrive.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain internal tooling for the data team - CLIs, automation scripts, observability dashboards, and developer productivity tools.
  • Define and manage Snowflake infrastructure as code via Terraform - including provisioning, access controls, resource monitors, and performance tuning.
  • Extend, maintain, and improve the team's data catalog (OpenMetadata) - ensuring data assets are documented, discoverable, and trusted across the organization.
  • Own data quality infrastructure - build and maintain frameworks for testing, monitoring, and alerting on data freshness, completeness, and correctness.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD workflows for dbt model deployment, schema validation, data quality checks, and automated testing.
  • Establish and maintain reproducible local and development environments so every team member can work effectively without friction.
  • Collaborate with the Tech Lead to design and implement data platform architecture in alignment with the team's technical strategy and the company's security and scalability requirements.
  • Perform code reviews, ensure pull requests reflect acceptance criteria, and uphold engineering standards across the team's platform codebase.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • the output is a foundation that makes the rest of the Data team faster, more reliable, and better equipped to build data products that serve the business.

Requirements

  • University degree or college diploma in a recognized technical, vocational or academic program (preferably in Engineering or Computer Science) or equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years in software engineering, with at least 2 years focused on data platforms or data infrastructure.
  • Experience with a cloud data warehouse (e.g. Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift).
  • Experience with data ingestion platforms such as Fivetran or Airbyte.
  • Experience implementing secure data practices to adhere to compliance standards.
  • Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform to manage cloud infrastructure.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (JavaScript/TypeScript preferred
  • Python also valuable).
  • Strong engineering fundamentals - version control discipline, code review, reproducible builds.

Nice to have

  • Experience with Snowflake administration (RBAC, resource monitors, performance tuning).
  • Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
  • Experience with data catalog tooling (e.g. OpenMetadata, DataHub, Atlan, or similar).
  • Experience with data observability tooling.
  • Join Our Engineering Team - Where Growth Meets Innovation
  • Here's what makes our team special:
  • ✔ A Leadership Team That's Got Your Back
  • ✔ Fuel Your Growth

Skills

  • However, please don't use AI assistants during the live interview itself.
  • ✅ Deloitte's Technology Fast 50 (2023, 2024, 2025)
  • ✅ Deloitte's Technology Fast 500 (2024, 2025)
  • ✅ Top Insurance Employers (2022)

Compensation

  • CAD 104k-CAD 145k

Benefits

  • Home office allowance to create a comfortable workspace
  • Flexible health and dental plans for families, including mental health support
  • Health & personal spending accounts to invest in wellness your way
  • Parental leave top-up, because family comes first
  • Education assistance reimbursement for courses, conferences, books, and memberships

Company info

  • Zensurance is redefining commercial insurance for Canadian businesses.
  • As a leading InsurTech, we make getting the right coverage simple, fast, and accessible through a digital-first experience. Our platform combines advanced technology with deep industry expertise to deliver tailored insurance solutions that help businesses thrive.
  • Zensurance has been recognized for its rapid growth and industry impact:
  • Business is hard work, but insurance doesn't have to be!
  • We empower business owners with simple, tech-driven insurance solutions through our online platform.
  • Our success is fueled by our team-oriented culture and four core values:
  • DELIVER - We set ambitious goals and achieve them.
  • Our platform combines advanced technology with deep industry expertise to deliver tailored insurance solutions that help businesses thrive.
  • At Zensurance, we value ownership, collaboration, and innovation.
  • Our team thrives on solving complex challenges, challenging the status quo, and making a real impact in an industry ready for change.
  • If you're looking to build something meaningful in a fast-growing, customer-focused company, we'd love to hear from you!
  • We are looking for a Senior Software Developer, Data to join our Data team in the Engineering Department!
  • The Senior Software Developer, Data is a senior-level individual contributor, reporting to the Team Lead, Data.
  • In this role you will own the systems and infrastructure that the Data team depends on to operate effectively - including warehouse infrastructure, CI/CD automation, developer environments, data quality frameworks, and the data catalog.
  • Working closely with the Tech Lead and Data Analysts, the Senior Software Developer, Data ensures that data arrives in Snowflake reliably, that infrastructure is managed as code, and that the team can move fast without accumulating operational debt.
  • This role is platform-first: the output is a foundation that makes the rest of the Data team faster, more reliable, and better equipped to build data products that serve the business.
  • This is a remote-first role within Canada. #LI-Remote
  • INCLUDE - We foster an open and safe space for all.
  • INTEGRITY - We do what's right.
  • I NVENT - We create straightforward, innovative solutions.
  • AI Tools and Your Interview:
  • We know AI is a valuable tool, and you're welcome to use it to prepare for your interview.
  • We want to have an authentic conversation with you, and using AI during the interview could affect our evaluation of your suitability for the role.
  • Just so you know, we use an AI scribe to help us take notes and review interviews, ensuring a fair and clear process.
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