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Contract Opportunity at BrightCat Data: Data Engineer (Remote, 6–8 Week Project)


Company : BrightCat Data & Analytics Inc.


Location : Grande Prairie, Alberta


Created : 2025-06-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

BrightCat Data is a leading Canadian data company trusted by enterprise clients in finance, telecom, and insurance. Were hiring a hands-on Data Engineer / Programmer on a contract basis to help automate and streamline our internal data infrastructure. This project is scoped for delivery over approximately 68 weeks , depending on your pace and approach. Were open to milestone-based or time-based billing and value efficient, high-quality work. What Youll Be Working On: Processing structured data files on a weekly cadence Cleaning, merging, and normalizing input from multiple third-party data sources Building an automated data pipeline using AWS (S3, Lambda, Glue, Step Functions) Loading processed output into Snowflake Designing a secure internal dashboard (e.g., Streamlit , Quicksight , or Redash ) to: Run ad hoc queries Export filtered datasets Apply search and segment filters Support internal users with role-based access Tracking changes and lifecycle events at the address level Conducting thorough data QA to ensure accuracy across historical and incoming data Youre a Fit If You: Have strong experience with Python, SQL, and AWS services (especially S3, Lambda, Glue, Step Functions) Have worked with consumer datasets and address-level data (e.g., real estate, telecom, utilities, insurance, or direct marketing) Can build systems that detect changes and patterns over time in property- or address-level data Have hands-on experience with ETL development , data QA , and loading into modern cloud data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake) Can work independently or deliver through a small agency setup (must assign one accountable owner) Communicate clearly and document your work for internal use Include a cover letter that outlines your experience with address-level or consumer datasets To Apply: Please send: A brief cover letter that highlights your experience working with address-level or consumer datasets Your resume Your proposed rate (monthly, hourly, or milestone-based) A short example of a similar project youve completed Confirmation that youre able to sign an NDA Applications without a cover letter detailing address or consumer data experience will not be reviewed. Email: alexandria@brightcatdata.com