Data Engineer

Manulife • Toronto, ON

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Data Engineer within the OCISO Business Enablement team for Global Cyber Security Services (GCS), you will bridge the gap between complex cybersecurity operations and business efficiency. This role is not just about moving data; it is about building the ecosystem that allows our security teams to act faster and smarter. You will lead the design and development of sophisticated internal applications, autonomous AI agents, and robust data pipelines that automate cybersecurity portfolio workflows. You will be a key architect in our "low-code/pro-code" hybrid strategy, utilizing the Microsoft Power Platform and Azure ecosystem to deliver high-impact business portfolio solutions.

Requirements

• 5+ years in Data Engineering, Software Development, and Business Applications.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Deep expertise in Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI.
• Experience with MS Agentic AI and Copilot Studio.
• Proficiency in Python, Azure Functions, API Management, and Azure App Services.
• Experience with SDLC, GitHub Actions, and observability tools like Azure Monitor.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience within a Cybersecurity or OCISO environment is highly preferred.
• Ability to see the "big picture" of how data enables security business goals.
• Capable of explaining technical architectures to non-technical security leadership.
• A "builder" mindset that seeks to automate manual bottlenecks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and end-to-end development of custom business applications using Power Apps (Canvas and Model-driven), ensuring they meet OCISO security standards.
• Build and deploy intelligent, autonomous AI agents using Microsoft Copilot Studio to automate routine security inquiries and complex decision-making workflows.
• Develop and maintain serverless logic and integrations using Python and Azure Functions.
• Architect and manage relational databases in Azure SQL, ensuring data integrity, performance, and security for reporting and application backends.
• Implement and manage GitHub Actions for automated testing and deployment, maintaining a rigorous SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) process.
• Establish comprehensive logging, monitoring, and observability frameworks to ensure the health and performance of all enablement tools.
• Translate complex security requirements into user-friendly Power BI dashboards and automated Power Automate flows.

Benefits

• Health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage
• Adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits
• Employee/family assistance plans
• Various retirement savings plans (including pension and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions)
• Financial education and counseling resources
• Generous paid time off program in Canada includes holidays, vacation, personal, and sick days
• Full range of statutory leaves of absence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior