Description

BrightCat Data is a leading Canadian data company trusted by enterprise clients in finance, telecom, and insurance. We’re hiring a hands-on Data Engineer / Programmer on a contract basis to help automate and streamline our internal data infrastructure.

This project is scoped for delivery over approximately 6–8 weeks, depending on your pace and approach. We’re open to milestone-based or time-based billing and value efficient, high-quality work.

What You’ll Be Working On:

  • Processing structured data files on a weekly cadence
  • Cleaning, merging, and normalizing input from multiple third-party data sources
  • Building an automated data pipeline using AWS (S3, Lambda, Glue, Step Functions)
  • Loading processed output into Snowflake
  • Designing a secure internal dashboard (e.g., Streamlit, Quicksight, or Redash) to:
  • Run ad hoc queries
  • Export filtered datasets
  • Apply search and segment filters
  • Support internal users with role-based access
  • Tracking changes and lifecycle events at the address level
  • Conducting thorough data QA to ensure accuracy across historical and incoming data

You’re a Fit If You:

  • Have strong experience with Python, SQL, and AWS services (especially S3, Lambda, Glue, Step Functions)
  • Have worked with consumer datasets and address-level data (e.g., real estate, telecom, utilities, insurance, or direct marketing)
  • Can build systems that detect changes and patterns over time in property- or address-level data
  • Have hands-on experience with ETL development, data QA, and loading into modern cloud data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake)
  • Can work independently or deliver through a small agency setup (must assign one accountable owner)
  • Communicate clearly and document your work for internal use
  • Include a cover letter that outlines your experience with address-level or consumer datasets

To Apply:

Please send:

  • A brief cover letter that highlights your experience working with address-level or consumer datasets
  • Your resume
  • Your proposed rate (monthly, hourly, or milestone-based)
  • A short example of a similar project you’ve completed
  • Confirmation that you’re able to sign an NDA

⚠️ Applications without a cover letter detailing address or consumer data experience will not be reviewed.

 Email: alexandria@brightcatdata.com