Senior Data Engineer

The Opportunity

John Hancock/ Manulife is looking for a technically strong hands‑on, collaborative Senior Data Engineer with Informatica experience who can bring thought leadership to the table and can build fabulous experiences for our customers.

Boston - USA (ideally) or Toronto - Canada

Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 days from home;
Remote working arrangement is not available.

• Builds, codes, tests, maintain high quality software

• Participates in Agile sprints and ceremonies; supports rapid iteration and development

• Design, develop, and implement data integration solutions using Informatica Power Center to support business requirements.

• Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into technical specifications.

• Develop and maintain data mappings, transformations, and workflows within Informatica Power Center.

• Optimize and tune ETL processes for efficiency and performance.

• Manage and maintain database systems, ensuring data integrity and security.

• Develop scripts for automation and improved data processing.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data integration and ETL processes.

• Document technical specifications and maintain comprehensive records of development activities.

• Participate in code reviews to ensure best practices and quality standards are met.

• Work with cross‑functional teams to support data‑related projects and initiatives.

• Experience Java is preferred but not required.

• Performs various investigative "Spikes" in order to mitigate technical uncertainty and risk

• Updates progress daily through the tracking tool (Jira) or Kanban board

• Completes and ensures completion of any required documentation required e.g. deployment, maintenance, support and business needs

• Participate in the weekly Look Ahead meetings to assist the Product Owner to refine the Product Backlog including providing initial estimates

• Apply disciplined coding practices to enable agility and delivery of high quality code

• Minimum 8 years’ experience with IT experience

• Proven experience of over 5 Years as an Informatica Developer, with expertise in Informatica Power Center 10.5 and up.

• Strong understanding of database systems, preferably with experience in DBMS such as DB2.

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Shell, or Perl.

• Experience with data modeling, data warehousing, and data integration concepts.

• Experience with performance tuning and optimization of ETL processes.

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Computer Science

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

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