Junior Data Engineer

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KOHO

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Fintech • eCommerce • Banking

KOHO is a financial technology company that provides Canadians with tools to manage their money effectively and enhance their lifestyle. Offering a single platform, KOHO allows users to spend smarter with a prepaid Mastercard that offers up to 5% cash back, grow their savings with competitive interest rates, facilitate borrowing with easy cash advances, and build credit history. The app also features budgeting tools, payment splitting, and various customizable plans to suit individual needs, emphasizing convenience and financial wellness for its users.

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2014

💳 Fintech

🛍️ eCommerce

🏦 Banking

📋 Description

• Assisting in the development and maintenance of batch data pipelines using AWS Glue, Lambda, and Python • Writing and optimizing SQL queries for data transformation in Amazon Redshift • Supporting data quality checks and monitoring data pipeline health • Collaborating with Data Analysts and Data Scientists to understand data requirements • Documenting data pipelines, workflows, and technical processes • Learning and implementing best practices for code quality and data engineering standards • Participating in code reviews and team knowledge-sharing sessions • Troubleshooting data issues and assisting with incident resolution under guidance

🎯 Requirements

• 0-2 years of professional experience working with data, or relevant internship/co-op experience • Basic proficiency in Python and SQL • Familiarity with at least one AWS service (S3, Glue, Lambda, or Redshift) • Understanding of relational databases and data modelling concepts • Exposure to version control systems (Git) • Basic understanding of data pipeline concepts (ETL/ELT) • Ability to write basic scripts (Python or Bash) • Nice to have: Exposure to Apache Spark, Airflow, or Terraform • Nice to have: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or working towards AWS Certified Data Engineer - Associate • Nice to have: Familiarity with AI-powered development tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, etc.) to improve coding productivity or troubleshooting • Nice to have: Experience with financial data or understanding of fintech concepts • Someone who is curious, eager to learn, and passionate about building a career in data engineering • A strong communicator who asks thoughtful questions and seeks feedback • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills • Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation & equity • Generous vacation + Wellness days + Flex Days + holiday closure • Remote-first environment + coworking support + yearly all hands retreat • Access to coaching & growth programs • Parental top-up & leave policies • Comprehensive health benefits • Power-up budgets for books, home office setup, phone & internet, AI tools, and professional development