Aviva

Senior Data Engineer

Aviva$90K — $110K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or a related technical role.
  • Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
  • Proficient in Python and SQL, with experience in complex data models.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud data warehouses, ideally Snowflake.
  • Experience in building and debugging ETL/ELT data pipelines.
  • Strong analytic and problem-solving abilities that balance detail with big-picture thinking.
  • Ability to work collaboratively while also being self-driven.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and optimize data pipelines and analytical datasets using Snowflake and Qlik.
  • Own the full delivery of data solutions from requirements gathering to implementation and support.
  • Define best practices for data modeling and architecture within Snowflake.
  • Automate data ingestion and transformation workflows from multiple sources.
  • Monitor and resolve issues in data pipelines and reporting for performance and reliability.
  • Collaborate with operations and analytics teams to align data solutions with business needs.

Benefits

  • Compelling rewards package including base compensation and eligibility for annual bonus.
  • Hybrid flexible work model offering work-life balance.
  • Outstanding opportunities for career development and professional growth.
  • Support for educational professional development.
  • Competitive vacation package with an option to purchase additional days off.
  • Employee-driven programs promoting diversity and inclusion.
  • Corporate wellness programs focused on physical and mental health.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Aviva Canada is looking for a motivated and technically strong individual to join the Claims Data and Insights team within Finance. This role is ideal for someone who thrives as a hands‑on individual contributor through strong delivery, operational understanding, stakeholder management, and end-to-end ownership.

You will play a key role in evolving our Claims Data ecosystem by delivering high‑impact data solutions, supporting engineering best practices and the modernization of our data platform. You will work closely with the team supporting our Qlik environment and contribute significantly to our migration to Snowflake, helping to establish a scalable, well‑governed data foundation that enables advanced analytics and supports future growth across Claims and Finance.

If you are excited about building modern data solutions and driving meaningful business impact, we would love to hear from you.

What you’ll do:
  • Design, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines and analytical datasets using Snowflake and Qlik.

  • Own the end‑to‑end delivery of data solutions, from requirements through implementation and support.

  • Define and apply best practices for data modeling, performance optimization, and cost‑efficient architecture within Snowflake.

  • Automate data ingestion and transformation workflows while integrating data from multiple source systems.

  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve data pipeline and reporting issues to ensure reliability, performance, and availability.

  • Collaborate with claims operations, analytics team, and actuarial teams by developing a strong understanding of claims workflows and owning stakeholder interactions to translate business needs into robust data solutions.

What you’ll bring:
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in data engineering, analytics, or a related technical role.

  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audience.

  • A collaborative approach, balanced with the ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.

  • A strong sense of accountability and ownership, with a consistent focus on delivering results.

  • Strong analytic and problem-solving skills with the ability to work through the technical implementation details while appreciating the big picture.

  • Proficiency in Python and SQL, with experience working with complex data models.

  • Hands-on experience with cloud data warehouses (Snowflake preferred).

  • Experience building, maintaining, and debugging ETL/ELT data pipelines.

What makes you stand out:
  • Familiarity with P&C insurance and claims data.

What you’ll get:
  • The salary band for this position ranges from $90,000 to $110,000. Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity.

  • Compelling rewards package including base compensation, eligibility for annual bonus, retirement savings, share plan, health benefits, personal wellness, and volunteer opportunities. 

  • Hybrid flexible work model.

  • Outstanding career development opportunities.

  • We’ll support your professional development education.

  • Competitive vacation package with the option to purchase 5 extra days off per year. 

  • Employee-driven programs focused on gender, LGBTQ+, origins, diversity, and inclusion. 

  • Corporate wellness programs to support our employees’ physical and mental health. 

This job advertisement is for an existing vacancy which has been posted both internally & externally.

Aviva Canada may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to assist us throughout the recruitment process to screen, assess or select applicants for a position.

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About Aviva

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