Senior Data Engineering Developer

Salary Range: CA$115,000.00 To CA$125,000.00 Annually

We are seeking a skilled Sr Data Engineering Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in designing and implementing custom solutions that support complex financial and IP calculations, reporting, and data transformations. Your work will directly contribute to improving our clients’ operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities.

Mission & Impact

This role turns Rightsline’s rights and royalties data into reliable, scalable infrastructure that clients can trust for complex financial and IP calculations. You will be accountable for the quality and dependability of our data pipelines, database systems, and ETL processes, and for using AI-powered tools to accelerate engineering work without sacrificing data integrity. Success looks like clean, well-documented data flowing reliably from source to insight, and workflows that get faster and more automated over time.

What You Will Own

This role’s work spans four areas, each described below.

Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines for migration, cleansing, transformation, and integration tasks, ensuring high-quality data outcomes

Configure, implement, and refine stored procedures and queries to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and maintainability of database systems

Develop robust ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes that integrate data from diverse sources, ensuring seamless migration and transformation for downstream analytics and reporting

Automation & AI-Powered Development

Develop creative solutions to complex challenges in financial calculations, rights management, and process optimization

Harness agentic AI systems to supercharge feature development, optimize engineering workflows, and rapidly absorb domain knowledge

Create and implement automated scripts and tools to streamline routine database tasks, reduce manual intervention, and improve overall operational efficiency

Domain Expertise & Business Impact

Leverage deep knowledge of financial and rights data to develop creative solutions that address client needs and advance business goals

Continuously identify opportunities to optimize workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and enhance efficiency in data processing and delivery

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Partner with cross-functional teams to align data engineering efforts with broader business objectives and deliver seamless solutions that drive value across the organization

What You Will Bring

Minimum 2 years of experience in a database developer or analyst position

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience

Exceptional analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly

Proficiency in analyzing complex financial or IP data sets

Hands-on experience with engineering principles, including designing and implementing scalable solutions

Strong attention to detail and commitment to ensuring data accuracy and integrity

Effectiveness utilizing AI in developing production-quality code with good design

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with SQL and/or Python for data manipulation and analysis

Experience working in finance or IP-related industries, with an understanding of their unique challenges and requirements

Familiarity with handling large-scale datasets and cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines to streamline database management and deployment

Understanding of data warehousing architectures and business intelligence tools for advanced analytics

Certifications in relevant database technologies (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate or Oracle Certified Professional) are a bonus

Experience using Claude, Copilot, Codex, or other agentic AI harnesses

Our Core Values

At Rightsline, we look for these qualities in every hire, and we hold ourselves to them every day.

Be Curious and Smart

Being smart isn't about having all the answers — it's about asking the right questions, seeking out new ideas, and never assuming you already know enough.

This industry moves fast and so do we. We don't resist change — we lean into it. That means staying flexible, letting go of what isn't working, and treating uncertainty as opportunity rather than obstacle.

Show Up

Showing up means being present — not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. Your teammates count on you. Your customers count on you. We do our best work when everyone is fully engaged and accountable to each other.

Get it Done

Ideas are easy. Execution is the job. We hold ourselves to what we commit to, push through the hard parts, and measure success by our actual accomplishments.

Be Humble

Nobody here has a monopoly on good ideas. We listen more than we talk, share credit freely, and check our egos at the door. The best outcome matters more than whose idea it was.

Rightsline is an equal opportunity workplace. All candidates will be afforded equal opportunity through the recruiting process. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity and/or expression. We are dedicated to growing a diverse team of highly talented individuals and creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

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