Senior Data Engineer at Kelly Services — NeverHard

$130000 - $170000 A leading fin-tech company is hiring a Principal Data Engineer for a full-time opportunity in Toronto, ON (Hybrid - 2-3 days onsite). This role is ideal for a senior engineer who has strong experience with Java + Spring Boot and enjoys building modern, large-scale data and machine learning platforms. You'll have the opportunity to define and modernize next-generation data platforms while exploring emerging AI capabilities. The team is looking for a hands-on technical leader who can architect scalable solutions, mentor engineers, and drive innovation. **Required Skills & Experience** + 8+ years of data engineering experience + Strong experience with AWS, Snowflake, and Databricks + Expertise in Java, Spring Boot, Docker, and Kubernetes + Experience designing scalable data pipelines and cloud-native architectures + PostgreSQL and MongoDB experience + CI/CD and DevOps experience + Proven techncial leadership and mentoring experience **Desired Skills & Experience** + Experience with AI/ML, LLM's, or Agentic AI + Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills + Financial services industry experience **What You Will Be Doing** **Tech Breakdown** + 40% AWS/ Cloud technologies + 30% Snowflake & Databricks + 20% Java, Spring Boot, Docker & Kubernetes + 10% Databses & AI technologies **Daily Responsibilities** + 75% Hands On + 15% Team Collaboration + 10% Management Duties **The Offer** · Bonus eligible You will receive the following benefits: · Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance · Vacation Time · Stock Options Current Vacancy: Yes Use of AI in Hiring: No **Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the Canada on a full-time basis now and in the future.**