Data Engineer

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a caring, collaborative, values-driven workplace with inspiring teammates and leaders? Do you have the ambition and desire to be the best and thrive at the most impactful global insurance provider in the world? Look no further than Zurich Canada.  

If you have experience in data engineering, and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.  

Zurich Canada is currently looking for a Data Engineer to build, operate, and support data pipelines and analytics-ready datasets that power reporting, advanced analytics, and AI-enabled use cases across the organization.

Reporting to a Data Platform Leader, you will work closely with senior data engineers, data platform teams, analytics partners, and business stakeholders to ingest, transform, and curate high-quality data using modern cloud and Lakehouse technologies. The position provides strong hands-on exposure to enterprise data platforms while operating within Zurich’s governance, security, and risk standards.

This is a unique opportunity to build your knowledge and experience for the future in a supportive environment where your voice matters. This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

Zurich Canada uses artificial intelligence–enabled tools to support certain aspects of the recruitment process, including the initial review and screening of applications. Artificial intelligence is not the sole basis for candidate shortlisting or selection. All hiring decisions are reviewed and made by qualified hiring professionals.

Zurich follows a hybrid work model requiring three days per week of in-person presence, which may include time in the office or market-facing engagements.

What you will do

•     Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks on Microsoft Azure, supporting batch and incremental data processing use cases
•    Implement data transformations using Python and SQL, following established engineering standards and patterns
•    Support ingestion of data from multiple sources including enterprise applications, files, APIs, and event-driven feeds
•    Assist in designing and maintaining curated datasets in Lakehouse layers (e.g., raw, refined, curated)
•    Perform data quality checks, basic anomaly detection, and reconciliations to ensure data accuracy and reliability
•    Participate in production support activities, including monitoring jobs, troubleshooting failures, and resolving data issues
•    Collaborate with analytics, data science, and AI teams to enable downstream reporting and Agentic AI / AI-assisted analytics use cases
•    Adhere to data governance, privacy, and security policies, including handling of sensitive and regulated data
•    Contribute to technical documentation, runbooks, and knowledge sharing across the Data Management team
•    Continuously learn and apply new platform capabilities and engineering best practices

Job Qualifications - What you bring to the table

Required:

•    Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related discipline

OR 

•    Equivalent practical experience

AND 

•    Hands-on experience with Python for data processing and automation
•    Working knowledge of SQL for querying and transforming large datasets
•    Exposure to Databricks (jobs, notebooks, Delta Lake concepts) or similar cloud data platforms
•    Familiarity with Microsoft Azure services (e.g., storage, compute, identity, networking concepts)
•    Understanding of data engineering fundamentals: ETL / ELT, data modeling, schema evolution, and performance optimization
•    Basic understanding of data quality, validation, and monitoring concepts
•    Awareness of modern analytics, AI/ML, or Agentic AI concepts and how data engineering enables these capabilities
•    Ability to write clear, maintainable code and follow team standards and version control practices
•    Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn in a complex enterprise environment

Preferred:

•    Experience with Delta Lake or Lakehouse architectures
•    Exposure to CI / CD concepts for data pipelines
•    Familiarity with data governance, privacy, or regulated data environments (e.g., financial services or insurance)
•    Experience supporting production systems in a 24x7 enterprise environment
•    Interest in AI-enabled analytics, automation, or intelligent agents

At Zurich Canada, we are committed to pay equity. We determine compensation based on objective criteria such as skills, experience, and internal equity. The salary range for this position is 65,000 – 100,000. This range reflects the expected pay for the role across Canada and may vary depending on factors like office location, specific responsibilities, and individual qualifications. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable compensation range, but starting salaries may exceed this range based on a candidate’s skills and experience.

Our Culture

•    At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging (DIEB). We want you to bring your whole self to work, and we want our employees to be reflective of the communities in which we live and work. Our DIEB initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome. 

•    We have a collaborative culture where diversity of thought is valued. We value your input and strive to give our employees the tools they need to make an impact.  

•    We care about our employees’ well-being and offer a comprehensive health/benefits plan with varying levels of coverage to suit your specific needs and a competitive total compensation package. 

•    We understand how important it is to rest, recharge and do the things you love. At Zurich, all employees receive a minimum of four weeks of vacation per year to do just that. 

•    We also understand that employees require time off for personal reasons. Maybe you have an appointment during a workday, a cultural or religious holiday you would like to observe, or you need time off to focus on your mental health. Zurich employees receive four personal days per year to be used at their discretion.  

•    We are committed to continuous improvement and offer access to a comprehensive range of training and development opportunities.  

•    We care about our communities. Our communities are where our customers, people, and shareholders live and work. While we can be proud of the contribution to society Zurich makes through our core business of insurance, we must also give back to our communities through our talent, time and resources. 

•    We have won numerous awards for our workplace culture. We are proud to be one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers and to have received Insurance Business Canada’s 5-Star Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award.    

Make a difference. Be challenged. Be inspired. Be supported. Love what you do. Work for us.  

About Us

Zurich Canada is part of the Zurich Insurance Group, a multi-line insurer with approximately 55,000 employees worldwide serving customers in global and local markets. Zurich Canada has been a leading insurance provider serving mid-sized and large companies, including multinational corporations, in the Canadian commercial market for 100 years. With over 650 employees in offices across the country, Zurich offers the global strength of a top insurance provider combined with in-depth knowledge of industries and local markets. Zurich Canada aspires to be risk management professionals’ first choice as their premier partner to help meet the risk challenges of today and tomorrow. Read more at . 

A future with Zurich

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 148 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. We are a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. Today, we serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology and insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, Zurich strives to provide ongoing career development opportunities and foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our people, our customers and the communities we serve.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich is committed to providing a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free environment resulting in an accessible organization for employees, customers, and other parties who interact with, or on behalf of, Zurich. We strive to achieve a workplace free of discrimination of all forms, including discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability, or medical condition. If you are interested in a job opportunity, please advise if you require an accommodation, so we can work with you to provide a more accessible process. 

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