--- title: 'Senior Data Engineer, AI & Agents at Appnovation Technologies' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-data-engineer-ai-agents-appnovation-technologies-toronto-v7k1c13xh99e' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Senior Data Engineer, AI & Agents at Appnovation Technologies - **Company:** Appnovation Technologies - **Location:** Toronto, Canada - **Posted:** 2026-09-04 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/appnovation/jobs/8747541002 ## Job description ## About us Appnovation is a global, full-service digital partner that combines Strategy, Experience & Design, Engineering and Managed Services. We build digital solutions that deliver real impact today and serve as foundations for future growth.  Bold ambition. Practical action. Endless possibilities. As a Senior Data Engineer, AI & Agents, you will prepare enterprise domain data for consumption by AI agents, partnering directly with business stakeholders and subject-matter experts. The role centers on building and registering domain-grounded data agents over governed datasets, performing lakehouse migrations, and onboarding new data domains — including commercial, finance, research and development, and real-world data — onto the enterprise data platform. You will operate across Databricks and Snowflake, converting source tables to open formats and generating the catalogue metadata that powers downstream automation and data-contract workflows, all while ensuring high data quality, governed access, and reliable agent-based access to trusted data. The ideal candidate brings deep, hands-on data engineering expertise, strong governance instincts, and excellent stakeholder-facing skills. ## Key Responsibilities - Build and register domain data agents at scale over governed tables across Databricks and Snowflake. - Perform lakehouse migrations, including converting source tables to open formats (e.g., Apache Iceberg) to enable agent-based access. - Generate and curate catalogue metadata that feeds downstream automation and data-contract workflows. - Partner with business stakeholders and subject-matter experts through iterative build, test, and validation cycles. ## Qualifications - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field. - 5+ years of professional experience in data engineering, with significant hands-on experience across modern data warehousing and lakehouse platforms (Databricks and Snowflake preferred). - Strong data engineering background with genuine, hands-on fluency across both Databricks and Snowflake. - Demonstrated experience building data agents or query interfaces over governed datasets (e.g., Snowflake Cortex or Genie). - Advanced SQL together with Spark / PySpark, and experience with pipeline orchestration (dbt, Apache Airflow, or Databricks Workflows). - Experience implementing data quality, observability, and lineage, and applying governance controls such as masking and row- and column-level security. - Excellent stakeholder-facing skills, with a track record of translating business requirements into delivered data assets. ## Preferred Skills - Familiarity with MCP-based data exposure and with embeddings or vector search for retrieval-augmented use cases. - Experience with AWS and S3, in anticipation of onboarding native cloud data sources. - Experience with regulated life-sciences data domains (clinical, commercial, or real-world data). Technical Experience - Data platforms: Databricks, Snowflake (Cortex, Genie); AWS and S3. - Pipelines and modelling: SQL, PySpark, dbt, Airflow / Databricks Workflows. - Governance and catalogue: Unity Catalogue, Horizon, Collibra. - AI and agents: MCP; vector databases and embeddings. - Foundations: Python; YAML data contracts; Apache Iceberg; Git and CI/CD. ## Who you are - Agent-Oriented Builder: You enjoy turning governed datasets into reliable, domain-grounded agents that business users can query with confidence. - Quality-Focused: You are rigorous about data accuracy, lineage, and observability, ensuring high standards through validation before data reaches agents or the business. - Collaborative Partner: You thrive working directly with stakeholders and subject-matter experts through iterative build, test, and validation cycles. - Governance-Minded: You understand the critical nature of data security in regulated domains and proactively apply masking and row- and column-level controls. - Forward-Thinking: You are interested in the “big picture” of lakehouse architecture and open formats, eager to advance agent-based access patterns and best practices. What Appnovation Offers - Challenging and rewarding work with real impact - Direct Access to Cutting-Edge AI Platforms - Diverse and Inclusive Culture - Growth opportunities for personal and professional development - A collaborative and innovative work environment where your ideas are valued - Exposure to exciting projects and high-profile clients - Supportive work environment with access to company leaders - Hybrid working model Thank you for your interest in a career with Appnovation Technologies! Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. At Appnovation, we recognize that diverse teams are the strongest teams. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is not only something that we embrace - we celebrate it! We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds, lived experiences and industries to apply. Come join us at Appnovation, and learn more about how we stay true to our company values as we build better lives through better digital. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. ## About Appnovation Technologies ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: A global full-service digital partner that combines Strategy, AI, Experience & Design, Engineering and Managed Services to build AI-powered digital solutions for high-compliance industries. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped – no external funding rounds disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - **Founded**: 2007 - **Founders**: Arnold Leung ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Digital services, technology consulting, full-service digital agency, managed services. - **Target customers**: B2B, Enterprise, mid-market, high-compliance industries (e.g., government, healthcare, financial services). - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Inspiring Possibility” – the company aspires to become a world leader in advancing businesses through digital means, with a focus on being customer-first, experience-led, and innovation-driven. ## Products & Services - **[Strategy & Consulting]**: Digital strategy, customer experience consulting, business transformation. - **[AI & Data]**: AI-powered solutions, data and analytics, machine learning integrations. - **[Experience & Design]**: UX/UI design, human-centered design, creative services. - **[Engineering]**: Custom software development, platform engineering, full-stack development. - **[Managed Services]**: Ongoing support, maintenance, and managed hosting; AI-powered managed services that transcend traditional maintenance. - **[Nearshore Delivery]**: High-compliance, agile nearshore teams based in regions like Latin America and Asia-Pacific for cost-efficient scaling. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: 400+ employees across 16 global offices - **Notable Investors/Partners**: MACH Alliance member, Google Public Sector Partner (with Data and Analytics expertise badge), multiple award wins (MUSE Creative Awards, Webby Awards, Communicator Awards, Horizon Interactive Awards). - **Growth Signals**: Opened new office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2023), expanded into São Paulo, Brazil (2021), acquired Wunderkraut Benelux (2016), and added new leadership appointments to global and regional teams (2022, 2025). ## Competitive Advantages - **Global presence with nearshore capabilities**: 16 offices worldwide and nearshore delivery options that provide regional proximity, speed, and cost-efficiency for high-compliance projects. - **Full-stack, end-to-end partnership**: Strategy, design, engineering, and managed services under one roof – reducing the need for multiple vendors. - **Deep expertise in high-compliance industries**: Focus on regulated sectors where security, compliance, and reliability are critical. - **MACH Alliance membership**: Certifies a modern, composable, and API-first approach to digital architecture. - **Award-winning culture**: Recognized as a Great Place to Work in multiple regions, with strong employee satisfaction and retention. ## Strategic Focus - **AI-first delivery**: Embedding AI across strategy, design, and delivery to unlock faster, smarter, and more human digital experiences. - **Expanding nearshore footprint**: Scaling nearshore teams to serve North American and European clients with cost-effective, compliant solutions. - **Growth in public sector**: Leveraging Google Public Sector partner status to win government and public-sector contracts. - **Continuous talent development**: Investing in upskilling employees through Appno-Academy and learning initiatives. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Employee-centric, inclusive, and innovative. The company states “our people are our top priority” and fosters a healthy, empowering environment. Nationalities represented span many countries, bringing diverse perspectives. - **Work model**: Hybrid/remote-flexible. Many roles are listed as remote, while some offices require in‑office presence. Typical time on-site is described as “None” on Built In, indicating strong remote flexibility. - **Notable perks**: - **Wellness Allowance** – financial support for physical and mental health. - **Me Days** – extra paid time off dedicated to well-being. - **Maternity, Parental & Menopause Support** – comprehensive resources and financial assistance. - **Appno-Academy** – a specialized learning hub for upskilling, plus ongoing Learning & Development initiatives. - **Global collaboration** – work on international projects with leading global clients, gaining exposure to diverse industries and markets. - **Engineering culture**: Focus on modern tech stacks, AI integration, and agile delivery. Positions like Sr. Manager/Director AI Software Engineer and Full Stack Developer suggest a strong emphasis on innovation and technical leadership. ## Sources 1. [appnovation.com/careers](https://www.appnovation.com/careers) 2. [appnovation.com](https://www.appnovation.com/) 3. [appnovation.com/about-us](https://www.appnovation.com/about-us) 4. [builtin.com/company/appnovation](https://builtin.com/company/appnovation) 5. 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