Principal Software Engineer jobs in Canada

SSG focuses on Product and Technology competency which provides investment and acquisition guidance to clients across product, and technical topics needed to assess and advise companies leveraging their own proprietary software for commercial advantage

Your key responsibilities:

As a Senior Manager in our team, you’ll advise clients across software and tech-enabled services sectors, supporting in developing and executing strategies for transactions, use your knowledge and enthusiasm to apply your technical skills across the M&A transaction lifecycle; ranging from diligence to technology strategy assignments including pre-deal diligence, portfolio review and post deal value creation engagements.

• Product and Technology diligence: We provide market-leading product and technology diligence of companies in the Software Economy, an "inside-out" assessment of product capabilities, product road map, software architecture, technical debt, R&D organization, and software development processes, enabling investors to understand a software company's capabilities and ability to execute against its corporate strategy, while also identifying risks and opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success:

• Leading pre deal, post deal, value creation engagements with clients across all sectors including private equity across North America.
• Senior Managers manage an engagement’s successful execution, lead the engagement team and work directly with clients. Across each engagement, a Senior Manager will
• lead and direct the analysis approach, coach/ mentor team members, identify areas of necessary industry research, interview industry experts, conduct qualitative and
• quantitative investigation, and lead discussions with our clients
• Lead discussions to develop hypotheses, insights, and key findings critical to the engagement
• Executing qualitative and quantitative reviews (e.g., R&D Spend analysis, feature functionality benchmarking, competitor studies, organizational capabilities, technology capabilities) to support the formulation and validation of strategic recommendations
• Conducting in-depth interviews with key organizational stakeholders, industry experts and customers
• Contribute to people initiatives; mentoring, coaching, recruiting, retaining and training staff.

Desirable knowledge and experience:

• A master’s or bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with outstanding academic performance (Computer science or similar field would be a plus) and 6+ years of software-related work experience (strategy consulting work experience a plus)
• Any prior experience as functional head (e.g. CTO, CPO, CIO, Head of Engineering) within a software company, or the software function of a more traditional company, especially product management, software engineering, data science or DevOps, and ideally with recognized industry expertise would be a bonus
• Experience of transactions, ideally in performing of Technology Due Diligence and/or strategic value creation assignments (AI diligence experience is a plus)
• Ability to comment on technology aspects of transactions that are relevant and valued by clients and readers of Product and Technology Due Diligence reports
  Program and project management expertise with demonstrable experience in managing and being responsible for the delivery of successful programs
• Demonstrable experience or knowledge of structured methodologies and industry standards for Product Management, UI/UX design principles, Software Architecture, Software
• Development Life Cycle methods and the ability to provide insights based on experience
• Ability to analyze and assess software design artifacts such as architecture diagrams, software manifests, and user experience flows
• Proficient in the English language, including the ability to listen, understand, read and communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally, in a professional environment
• Report writing skills to convert valuable software-related insights into due diligence (DD) reports for consumption by stakeholders, ensuring clarity and actionable recommendations.
• Excellent problem solving, project management, facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to make detailed assessments of industry, products, markets, competitors and customers to identify risks and opportunities
• Effective organization and time management skills with ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines
• Flexible with working locations, the ability to learn quickly and leverage skills in new situations
  

Ideal candidate characteristics:

• You will be a charismatic and effective leader of diverse teams
• You will be a fluid and professional communicator with “C-suite” presence
• You will have a strong grasp of ethical and regulatory obligations
• You’ll be a trusted business consultant to our clients and use your deep knowledge of technology trends to work closely to their needs
• Your proven project management and stakeholder management experience will be key to the role

If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you

What we offer you

The salary range for the Senior Manager job in British Columbia is $144,000 to $192,000. Individual salaries within these ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and work location city.

The Azure Databricks Data Engineer will be instrumental in building and maintaining an optimized data ecosystem using Azure Databricks. You will be responsible for developing and managing data pipelines, ensuring data quality, and enabling advanced analytics capabilities. Your role will involve close collaboration with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to deliver data-driven solutions that support the strategic goals of EY.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Data Engineer, you will:

• Design, construct, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes across Snowflake and/or Azure Databricks environments.
• Develop data processing workflows using Databricks Notebooks, Spark SQL, and/or Snowflake SQL.
• Optimize data storage and processing performance to support real-time analytics and business intelligence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate business needs into technical specifications.
• Build and maintain data models, data marts, and data warehouses to support analytics and reporting.
• Implement data governance, security, and compliance best practices across cloud data platforms.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data processing issues, ensuring high data quality and integrity.
• Provide technical guidance on platform capabilities and mentor junior data engineers.
• Stay current with the latest features and trends in Snowflake, Databricks, and cloud data engineering.
• Develop and maintain documentation related to data pipeline architecture, development processes, and governance.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Certifications such as Snowflake SnowPro, Azure Data Engineer Associate, or Azure Data Scientist Associate.
• Experience with BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks, data science concepts, and big data tools.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and workflow orchestration tools (e.g., Apache Airflow).
• Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and data integration techniques.

To Qualify for the Role, You Must Have

• A Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Engineer with hands-on expertise in Snowflake, Databricks, and/or Azure.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Scala, or Java.
• Proficiency in SQL, data modeling, and data warehousing concepts.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP, and their integration with Snowflake.
• Experience with Apache Spark and its integration with Databricks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. In addition, our Total Rewards package allows you decide which benefits are right for you and which ones help you create a solid foundation for your future. Our Total Rewards package includes a comprehensive medical, prescription drug and dental coverage, a defined contribution pension plan, a great vacation policy plus firm paid days that allow you to enjoy longer long weekends throughout the year, statutory holidays and paid personal days (based on province of residence), and a range of exciting programs and benefits designed to support your physical, financial and social well-being. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues in the industry
• Learning opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.