Description

Powered by Passion. United by Purpose. Build for Impact. 

 

At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one. 

 

We’re more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose. 

 

From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, we’re proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.  

 

We bring these teams – and world-class entertainment – to life at our iconic venues, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. Off the field, we serve up elevated dining at e11even, Real Sports, and our signature club spaces like Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub, and Platinum Club. 

 

Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities — and we’re just getting started.  

 

This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves. 

 

So, if you’re ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team. 

** We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, transferable skills, and lived experience may be exactly what we’re looking for. **

Job Description

MLSE Digital Labs is seeking a highly motivated Lead Integration Engineer to join the Digital Labs team. This role will focus on building and managing business-critical integrations and work closely with the Manager of Data Operations to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient integration solutions.

Responsibilities:

  • Explore, design, and implement integration solutions using AWS Glue, Glue Data Catalog, Athena, and Lake Formation for data integration, cataloging, and query workflows.
  • Build and manage real-time and batch integration workflows using AWS Lambda and containerized services in ECR and EKS.
  • Collaborate with the team to evaluate and integrate alternative modern data tools when required.
  • Develop and deploy data and application integration solutions using modern DevOps practices, primarily with Informatica Cloud IICS.
  • Design and build robust data ingestion pipelines to ingest data from various sources, including APIs, databases, web services, files, and streaming platforms.
  • Support and maintain existing integrations to ensure stability, performance, and reliability.
  • Contribute to the team’s technical vision by identifying and implementing new tools and technologies that enhance scalability, security, and performance.
  • Establish best practices, standards, and a department-wide body of knowledge on integration engineering.
  • Provide technical leadership in solution design, including high-level planning, exploration of alternatives, and sizing estimates.
  • Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering growth and encouraging technical excellence.
  • Partner cross-functionally with teams such as Infrastructure, Data Analytics, and CRM to ensure seamless integration within the existing landscape.
  • Participate in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and Agile ceremonies to deliver solutions on schedule.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience integrating data from business systems such as POS, ERP, Salesforce, and other enterprise platforms.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver end-to-end integration projects, from requirements gathering to deployment.
  • Strong analytical mindset and eagerness to build both technical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Awareness of emerging technologies and integration methodologies, with a passion for continuous learning.
  • Solid understanding of software development practices, including SDLC, source control (GitHub), code reviews, CI/CD, testing, and release management.
  • Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

Technical Qualifications:

  • Proficiency with AWS Glue, Glue Data Catalog, Athena, and Lake Formation for data integration and transformation pipelines.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda for event-driven workflows and containerized workloads in EKS and ECR.
  • Experience orchestrating workflows with tools like Prefect or Dagster.
  • Experience with Informatica Cloud IICS, including Application Integration (CAI), Data Integration (CDI), and Mass Ingestion tools.
  • Strong knowledge of integration patterns, web services, and technologies such as REST, SOAP, GraphQL, XML, and WebSocket.
  • Hands-on experience with relational SQL databases like MSSQL and PostgreSQL.
  • Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Python, Java, Golang, or C#.
  • Experience with real-time and batch integration methodologies.
  • Working knowledge of messaging and streaming platforms such as Kafka or RabbitMQ.
  • Experience with source control tools such as GitHub.

Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate:

Freelance Rate

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At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email accommodations@mlse.com. This email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.