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A Junior Analytics Engineer at Top Hat who develops and maintains data pipelines and models to surface key insights for operational teams. The role supports the company's growth by ensuring data integrity and enabling data-driven decision-making across Revenue, Finance, Customer Success, and Marketing.

Key Responsibilities: Develop, maintain, and optimize data models; monitor pipelines for inconsistencies; translate stakeholder requirements into SQL queries; build and troubleshoot dashboards; assist with ad-hoc data requests and quality checks. Apply software engineering best practices including version control, automated testing, and documentation.
Skills & Tools: Strong SQL foundation (CTEs, window functions, query optimization) and Python proficiency; familiarity with data modeling and BI tools (Looker, Tableau); knowledge of modern data tools (dbt, Airflow) and software engineering practices (Git, testing); detail-oriented problem-solving and collaborative mindset.
Qualifications: 1-2+ years of experience in analytics, data engineering, or quantitative work; degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Bonus experience in tech/startups or higher education.
Location: Remote - Remote - Canada
Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation for this role is CA$70,000 – CA$90,000/year based on title, seniority, and location.

Job Description

We are looking for a Junior Analytics Engineer to help maintain data pipelines and surface key insights at Top Hat. You will be part of Business Analytics, a small but impactful data team serving our Operational teams (Revenue, Finance, Customer Success,Marketing, etc.), helping to ensure our data is trusted and ready to support the needs of Top Hat’s growth.

You will:

  • Develop, maintain, and optimize data models to ensure data integrity and pipeline reliability.

  • Monitor data pipelines, identifying and resolving inconsistencies in existing processes.

  • Learn our business, translating stakeholder requirements into clean, efficient SQL queries under the guidance of senior team members.

  • Build, document, and maintain internal dashboards; troubleshooting issues to ensure accurate reporting.

  • Assist with ad-hoc data requests and perform data quality checks.

  • Apply software engineering best practices, including version control and automated testing.

About you:

  • 1-2+ years of experience in analytics, data engineering, or similar quantitative work.

  • Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering or equivalent practical experience.

  • Solid foundation in SQL (CTEs, window functions, query optimization) and Python.

  • Familiarity with data modeling and Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau).

  • Eagerness to learn and apply modern data tools (dbt, Airflow) and software engineering best practices (Git, testing).

  • Detail-oriented, with a drive to solve technical problems in collaborative, hands-on settings.

  • Bonus points for: Experience working in tech products, particularly in startups. Recent experience in higher ed as a teacher or student.

Why team members love working at Top Hat:

  • A noble mission that creates meaningful, fulfilling work

  • A team that cares deeply for customers and for each other

  • Flexible, remote first work environment

  • Professional learning and development for all role levels

  • An awesome and welcoming Toronto HQ

  • Competitive health benefits that start on day one

  • A management team focused on performance, growth, engagement and connection

  • Our winning strategy and market potential

  • Innovative PTO policy with lots of time and space for self-care

  • Passionate customers that believe in us—and what we do

  • A chance to work with new tech like generative AI—and see the customer impact

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