Location
toronto, on, Canada
Posted
June 15, 2026
Job Description
Elevate your career as a Distinguished Database Platform Engineer with Dayforce in Canada. Lead architectural innovation across scalable data platforms and modern lakehouse architectures.
In this hands-on role, you will define the technical direction for Dayforce's data foundations. You will be instrumental in shaping both transactional systems and advanced data architectures while addressing complex data challenges. Your expertise will influence engineering standards and drive the adoption of modern platforms and tooling.
Key Responsibilities:
• Define architecture for scalable, resilient data platforms
• Lead evolution of Lakehouse architecture solutions
• Oversee performance and reliability of database platforms
• Guide adoption of cloud-native services and automation tools
• Collaborate with teams on data models and platform features
Requirements:
• 10+ years in large-scale database platform design
• Expertise in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and cloud platf...
In this hands-on role, you will define the technical direction for Dayforce's data foundations. You will be instrumental in shaping both transactional systems and advanced data architectures while addressing complex data challenges. Your expertise will influence engineering standards and drive the adoption of modern platforms and tooling.
Key Responsibilities:
• Define architecture for scalable, resilient data platforms
• Lead evolution of Lakehouse architecture solutions
• Oversee performance and reliability of database platforms
• Guide adoption of cloud-native services and automation tools
• Collaborate with teams on data models and platform features
Requirements:
• 10+ years in large-scale database platform design
• Expertise in SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and cloud platf...