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Design and own the SRE function for Level 1 data ingestion across all GCP deployments: alert policy design, SLO definition, incident management, and on-call operations * Eliminate manual data quality ...

Design and own the SRE function for Level 1 data ingestion across all GCP deployments: alert policy design, SLO definition, incident management, and on-call operations * Eliminate manual data quality ...

Data Engineer

Edmonton, AB · On-site

CA$3.15K - CA$3.93K/wk

Design, implement, and maintain complex data engineering solutions for acquiring, preparing, and structuring data. * Develop and manage scalable data pipelines integrating data across systems ...

Apply software engineering best practices, including version control, branching strategies, peer ... manage tasks effectively within sprint commitments. * Contribute to documentation, knowledge ...

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Apply software engineering best practices, including version control, branching strategies, peer ... manage tasks effectively within sprint commitments. * Contribute to documentation, knowledge ...

... management of data as a University resource. About the Role This position, reporting to the ... Responsibilities Data Engineering Design, develop, and implement Microsoft Fabric data lakes ...

Data & AI Architect

Calgary, AB

CA$118.70K - CA$168.70K/yr

Data Platform Engineering * Design and oversee modern data platforms using technologies such as ... Guide teams on best practices in data quality, metadata management, and lineage. AI & Machine ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Manager Data Engineering, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Manager Data Engineering, you need expertise in data architecture, advanced analytics, and leadership, typically supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with big data tools (like Hadoop, Spark), data warehousing systems, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and certifications such as AWS Certified Data Analytics are highly valued. Strong communication, problem-solving, and team management skills help drive project success and foster collaboration. These skills ensure effective data solutions, alignment with business goals, and the ability to lead and grow high-performing engineering teams.

How does a Manager of Data Engineering typically collaborate with data scientists and business stakeholders?

A Manager of Data Engineering often serves as a bridge between technical teams and business stakeholders. They work closely with data scientists to ensure that data pipelines and infrastructure meet analytical needs, while also translating business requirements into actionable engineering solutions. Regular coordination meetings, clear documentation, and cross-functional projects are common, enabling seamless collaboration and alignment on goals. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to balance technical priorities with business objectives.

What are Manager Data Engineering roles and responsibilities?

A Manager Data Engineering oversees teams that design, build, and maintain data infrastructure and pipelines for organizations. They are responsible for ensuring the efficient flow and storage of data, implementing best practices in data management, and collaborating with stakeholders to meet business data needs. Additionally, they mentor and guide data engineers, manage project timelines, and ensure data security and quality standards are met. Their role often involves strategic planning to enable data-driven decision making across the company.

What is the difference between Manager Data Engineering vs Data Engineer?

AspectManager Data EngineeringData Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in CS, Data Science, or related; often leadership experienceBachelor's or higher in CS, IT, or related; technical certifications optional
Work EnvironmentTeam leadership, project management, strategic planningData pipeline development, coding, data modeling
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, finance, healthcare, where data teams are commonData-focused roles across various industries

The main difference is that Manager Data Engineering oversees data teams and projects, focusing on strategy and leadership, while Data Engineers handle the technical implementation of data pipelines and infrastructure. Managers typically have more experience and leadership skills, whereas Data Engineers are more hands-on with coding and data architecture.

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Infographic showing various Manager Data Engineering job openings in Alberta as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 60% In-person, 20% Hybrid, and 20% Remote job distribution.

Engineering Manager - Data Ingestion

TELUS

Edmonton, AB • Remote

Other

Posted 22 days ago


TELUS rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

19th of 76 rated telecommunications companies


Job description

Join our team and what we'll accomplish togetherDescription

The Enterprise Analytics Platform team at TELUS is undergoing an exciting transformation. We are restructuring around a product ownership mindset, and we're building a world-class Data Foundations function that will become the backbone of data ingestion across TELUS Health, Digital, Agriculture and the broader organization.


As Manager of Data Foundations, you'll consolidate multiple Google Cloud Platform (GCP) deployments into a unified, standardized operating model. You'll own the operational transition of our data ingestion services moving from fragmented, deployment-specific teams to a cross-trained organization that serves the entire business. But more than a transformation program, you will be directly accountable for the reliability, freshness and correctness of production data pipelines at scale.


This role is for an engineering leader who builds and runs things, not someone who facilitates others doing it. You raise the technical bar by example, reviewing architecture, improving on-call practices, eliminating manual work through better engineering; and you develop the next generation of strong engineers on your team.

What you will do

Platform Operations & Site Reliability

  • Accountable for the uptime, freshness, and quality of TELUS's data ingestion layer through production system ownership
  • Design and own the SRE function for Level 1 data ingestion across all GCP deployments: alert policy design, SLO definition, incident management, and on-call operations
  • Eliminate manual data quality checks through engineering; build automated assurance into the platform itself

Develop People

  • Build and lead a team of 10-13 FTEs with a cross-training model that eliminates single-deployment dependencies and creates engineers who can own any system, handle any incident
  • Invest in technical growth through coaching, stretch assignments, and mentorship-you set the standard for what good engineering looks like, and people get better because of you
  • Guide offshore development and tier-1 support teams, ensuring end-to-end capability delivery; your success is measured by what the full team can do without you

Raise the Technical Bar

  • Review and correct architectural designs across the platform; you set the standard for what good engineering looks like and your technical judgment is a quality gate
  • Establish and enforce best practices in IaC, pipeline design, Kubernetes operations, and streaming data patterns
  • Drive the multi-deployment consolidation: one operating model, one onboarding standard, one SRE function-executed with engineering rigour

Onboarding & Self-Serve Tooling

  • Be responsible for establishing foundational data pipelines while owning the onboarding standard and self-serve tooling to empower business units to develop their own data ingestion capabilities
  • Build and execute prioritized onboarding roadmap that reduces onboarding time to accelerate time-to-value for business units
  • Work across multiple business units (Health, Digital, Agriculture, Telecom) to understand and support their data ingestion needs

Stakeholder Management & Influence

  • Work across multiple business units and technical teams, building influence without formal authority
  • Partner with the Analytics Platform team (BI, Looker, Tableau, query platforms) to ensure seamless data flow
  • Communicate technical complexity to non-technical stakeholders and translate business needs into platform roadmap priorities
What you bring
  • Hands-on experience in data engineering or platform engineering (pipelines, infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code); you can review and improve the work, not just manage it
  • Deep experience with Kafka and streaming data movement patterns
  • Strong GKE/Kubernetes experience with ability to review and correct architectural designs
  • Strong grounding in alert policy design, SLO definition, incident management, and on-call operations
  • Proven track record managing complex technical transitions and building operational discipline
  • Experience consolidating or unifying fragmented systems into a cohesive operating model
  • 3+ years experience managing technical teams (ideally 8+ people) with a focus on cross-training and eliminating silos, and developing technical talent
  • Comfort with distributed teams and experience managing offshore or remote team members
  • Ability to develop technical talent and foster a culture of learning and accountability
  • Comfort working across multiple business units and building influence without formal authority
  • Strong communication skills, able to translate technical complexity for non-technical audiences

Great-to-Haves

  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and BigQuery at scale
  • Familiarity with data mesh or data platform architecture patterns
  • Experience with product-oriented team structures or product management mindsets
  • Background in a regulated industry (healthcare, telecommunications) or experience with compliance-driven data requirements
  • Experience building self-serve platforms or developer experience (DX) improvements
  • Exposure to agile or lean methodologies in an operations context