Manager, Data Engineering

About Beem:

Beem is a new credit union with 80 years of history. Rising to the rapidly evolving challenges of the financial services industry and inspired by cooperative values, our founding credit unions recognized that we can do more together. Beem means light. It means energy. It means a brighter financial future. United as Beem, we are combining our strengths to better serve our members. As of January 1, 2025, Beem will be one of BC’s largest provincially regulated credit unions, supporting the financial wellness of 193,000 members from 66 branches across the province with $17 billion in assets under administration. Learn more about our journey at www.beemcreditunion.ca.

What this role is all about:

The Manager, Data Engineering is responsible for leading the design, development, and optimization of scalable data platforms that power digital products and enterprise analytics. This role will drive the strategic direction of data engineering within the Digital Solutions team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, secure, and accessible data solutions that support innovation, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership and collaboration skills to build and guide a high-performing team, while aligning data initiatives with broader digital transformation goals.

This role is open to hybrid/remote working arrangements within British Columbia. While we welcome all applications, we anticipate filling this role with a candidate located in British Columbia.

What you’ll do:

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, mentor, and coach a team of data engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Define team goals, set performance expectations, and conduct regular feedback and development conversations.

Data Pipeline Modernization

• Design and oversee the implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance data pipeline architectures to support digital products and analytics.
• Stay current with emerging trends in Microsoft’s data ecosystem and proactively introduce innovative tools and practices.
• Drive adoption of modern data architecture principles such as lakehouse, delta lake, and real-time streaming.
• Ensure data models and schemas are optimized for performance, usability, scalability and security  across cloud and on-prem environments.

Maintenance and support

• Provide maintenance and support of existing on-prem and cloud pipelines and data integrations.
• Evaluate existing data pipelines and recommend modernization strategies aligned with business goals and cloud best practices.
• Optimize cloud resource usage and performance through monitoring, automation, and continuous improvement.

Digital Solutions Enablement

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver impactful data solutions.
• Translate business needs into technical requirements and data solutions that drive measurable outcomes.
• Enable real-time data processing and analytics to support dynamic digital experiences.

Data Governance & Quality

• Implement and enforce data governance practices, including data lineage, cataloging, and data security.
• Implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure data quality, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Technology Strategy & Innovation

• Evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and platforms to enhance the data engineering ecosystem.
• Lead the adoption of modern engineering practices such as CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and containerization.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure timely and successful delivery of data initiatives.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Balance short-term delivery with long-term strategic planning for data infrastructure and capabilities.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Advanced T-SQL proficiency.
• Proven expertise in Azure Data Factory, Microsoft Fabric, Synapse Analytics, and Power BI.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, and cloud data architecture.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and Git-based version control.
• Familiarity with Databricks, Azure Purview, and Azure Monitor is a plus.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Certifications in Microsoft Azure (e.g., Azure Data Engineer Associate).
• Experience with data mesh, data observability, and metadata management.
• Knowledge of Python and Spark in a cloud environment.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

What you’ll gain:

• The salary range for this position is $109,600 - $137,000
• Extended health care, dental coverage, and disability coverage
• Favorable vacation benefits - paid time off to recharge!
• Special banking perks - including mortgage and lending products

At Beem we are BOLD and Always Welcoming and our values are at the forefront of everything we do!

Build Together: You are a team player who thrives on collaboration, sparks ideas, and fosters inclusivity.
Own It: You are ready to take charge, drive change, and deliver outstanding results.
Lead with Agility: You are a dynamic, adaptable thinker who thrives on challenge and innovation.
Driven by Curiosity: You are eager to explore, learn, and shape the future.

Ready to join?

Visit us at www.beemcreditunion.ca to learn more about what it’s like to work for Beem Credit Union!  We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

We at Beem Credit Union are committed to ensuring inclusive employment practices and an accessible business environment for our employees. We do not discriminate based on any protected attribute covered by the Human Rights Code and encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are committed to a fair and equitable hiring process for all candidates.

Beem Credit Union serves communities across many traditional Territories and Treaty areas in British Columbia. We are grateful to live and work on this land and are committed to reconciliation, decolonization, and building strong, connected relationships.