Senior Data Engineer (Platform)
FreshBooksToronto, Ontario, Canada • Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada • Kitchener, Ontario, Canada • Waterloo, Ontario, Canada • Hamilton, Ontario, Canada • Nova Scotia, Canada
Posted February 13, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
FreshBooks delivers cloud‑based accounting software designed for small businesses and professional service providers worldwide. The platform centralizes invoicing, payments, time tracking, expenses, and payroll, enabling users to streamline bookkeeping and accelerate cash flow. FreshBooks is distinguished by its user‑friendly interface, real‑time collaboration tools, and a focus on helping freelancers, entrepreneurs, and growing teams save time and enhance operational efficiency. As a Canada‑based equal‑opportunity employer, FreshBooks also prioritizes employee growth and impact.
Job Description
As a Senior Data Engineer (Platform) at FreshBooks, you will help shape the future of the company's data engineering infrastructure and processes, designing and building scalable, reliable data pipelines and platforms on modern cloud infrastructure.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience designing, building, and operating data pipelines and data platforms
- Strong experience with batch and near real-time data processing and streaming architectures
- Hands-on expertise with Google Cloud Platform or another major cloud provider (AWS or Azure) and cloud data warehouses (BigQuery, Snowflake, Redshift)
- Expert SQL skills and strong programming experience in Python or similar languages
- Experience with orchestration tools (Airflow or equivalent), CDC technologies, and event-driven systems
- Experience with DevOps and IaC tooling (Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, Git, CI/CD pipelines)
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
