Data Engineering Lead

Summary

Join Keep, a Canadian fintech company, as their Data Lead to build and lead their data team from the ground up. This critical role will shape how Keep leverages data for smarter underwriting decisions, optimizing business operations, and scaling data infrastructure. You will define data strategy, implement best practices, and drive immediate results while laying the foundation for a high-performing team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a Data Lead, Senior Data Engineer, or Senior Data Scientist role, preferably within startups and fintechs. Keep offers a fully inclusive and remote-friendly company culture that values diversity and work-life balance.

Requirements

• Hold a Data Lead, Senior Data Engineer, or Senior Data Scientist role
• Have previous experience in Startups and Fintechs
• Have hands-on experience with setting up and scaling data infrastructure
• Have proficiency in Python, SQL, and modern data tools, including DBT, Snowflake, Fivetran, Hightouch, and other ETL/reverse ETL tools
• Have strong data engineering skills, including data pipeline creation and maintenance

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust data infrastructure using modern tools like DBT, Snowflake, and ETL frameworks
• Ensure data accuracy, availability, and security across all systems
• Define and implement key underwriting performance metrics (e.g., default rates and approval times)
• Run experiments to optimize underwriting processes and measure their impact
• Work closely with Product, Engineering, and Operations to understand workflows and suggest changes to improve data visibility and usability
• Communicate complex data insights to stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making
• Address data bottlenecks impacting SWE teams
• Lay the groundwork for a scalable data team, mentoring and guiding new hires as the team grows
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and data-driven decision-making

Benefits

Embrace a fully inclusive and remote-friendly company culture that values diversity and work-life balance