Role Overview
Tekgence Inc is hiring a Principal Data Engineer. This is a full-time role in Mississauga, Ontario. Part of Tekgence Inc's Security hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Role: Principal Data Engineer
Location: Toronto, ON
Key Responsibilities
Lead the design, build, and evolution of cloud-native data engineering frameworks on AWS
Architect and optimize end-to-end data pipelines (batch and streaming) for performance, reliability, and scalability
Drive adoption and experimentation with new and emerging AWS services to improve efficiency and innovation
Establish engineering standards, patterns, and best practices for data ingestion, transformation, and storage
Collaborate with analysts, and product teams to support analytics
Own data quality, monitoring, observability, and cost optimization strategies
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to mid-level data engineers
Participate in architectural reviews and contribute to enterprise-wide data strategy
Required Qualifications
10+ years of experience in data engineering or software engineering, with strong & dedicated hands-on AWS experience of 4-5 years.
Proven experience designing large-scale, production-grade data platforms
Expertise with core AWS data services such as:
Amazon S3, Glue, Redshift, EMR
Lambda, Step Functions
Kinesis / MSK
Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, or Java
Deep experience with ETL / ELT frameworks and data pipeline orchestration tools (Airflow, AWS-native equivalents, etc.)
Solid knowledge of data modeling, distributed systems, and performance tuning
Experience working in CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CDK, CloudFormation)
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders
Preferred Skills
Experience experimenting with or adopting new AWS services and driving proof-of-concepts
Exposure to real-time streaming architectures
Familiarity with data governance, security, and compliance in cloud environments
Experience supporting analytics, BI, or ML platforms
Experience with Agile Frameworks
AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics – Specialty, Solutions Architect)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Principal Data Engineer position at Tekgence Inc?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Tekgence Inc. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Principal Data Engineer position at Tekgence Inc located?
This position is based in Mississauga, Ontario. Tekgence Inc has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Principal Data Engineer at Tekgence Inc earn?
Tekgence Inc has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Principal Data Engineer role at Tekgence Inc posted?
This role was posted on April 3, 2026 (66 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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