Senior Analytics Engineer, Certn

CA$106-132.5k

Salary for candidates based in the UK; £60,000 - £75,000. Salary for candidates based in the US; $110,800 - $138,500 + Equity

SQL

Looker

dbt

Mid and Senior level

Remote from Canada, UK, US

AI-powered background checks for enterprises

Posted today

AI-powered background checks for enterprises

201-500 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceEnterpriseRecruitmentHRSaaS

Posted today

CA$106-132.5k

Salary for candidates based in the UK; £60,000 - £75,000. Salary for candidates based in the US; $110,800 - $138,500 + Equity

SQL

Looker

dbt

Mid and Senior level

Remote from Canada, UK, US

201-500 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceEnterpriseRecruitmentHRSaaS

Company mission

To help companies of all sizes build trust in people.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Analytics Engineering Expertise: 3–5 years’ experience in analytics or data engineering, with expert-level SQL and dbt proficiency
Cloud Warehouse Know-How: Hands-on experience with Databricks (or equivalent) and building data pipelines in a cloud environment
BI & Dashboarding: Fluent in Looker (or similar), capable of crafting exec-level dashboards and translating data into actionable insights
Stakeholder Savvy: Demonstrated ability to work with cross-functional teams, gather requirements, and deliver against business goals
Start-Up Experience: Thrived in a high-growth SaaS environment and balanced speed with data quality and governance

What the job involves

We need a data maestro who can transform raw data into business-impacting insights.
As a Senior Analytics Engineer, you’ll design, build, and maintain scalable data models, dashboards, and ETL/ELT pipelines—ensuring teams across Certn can make data-driven decisions.
With a strong focus on data quality, governance, and stakeholder collaboration, you’ll democratize data access and maintain our high data integrity bar
Data Modeling & Transformation: Architect and maintain reusable dbt models and SQL transformations that fuel self-service analytics
Pipeline Development & Maintenance: Design, optimize, and monitor ETL/ELT workflows (e.g., Fivetran) for accurate, timely data availability
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Product, Sales, Engineering, Finance, and Operations to define KPIs, metrics, and ensure data alignment
Data Quality & Governance: Implement robust data testing, documentation, version control, and governance best practices to ensure stakeholder trust

Our take

Certn’s platform allows people to gain fast access to background checks, from criminal records through to motor vehicle records and even credit checks. Its software allows recruiters to save time and money in the hiring process, as the standard 3-4 days for completing background checks is reduced to hours.

Currently, the solution is used by over 2,800 enterprises, including leading employers, staffing firms and property management companies. However, it is not the only player using AI to conduct background checks; Checkr, GoodHire, and HireRight are some of the leading companies that are solving this years-old problem in different parts of the world, and Certn will have to work hard to stand out in this crowded space.

The company looks poised for a period of rapid international expansion over the next few years, thanks to considerable funding amounting to $115 million in 2023 and the acquisition of UK-based background check provider Credence and Australian Intercheck. It also astutely hired CTO Susan Davis (ex-VP of Engineering at Dessa and Xtiva Financial Systems) in 2021.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

-8% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)

Apr 2023

$30m

SERIES B

May 2022

$50m

SERIES B

Total funding: $113.3m

Company benefits

4 weeks paid vacation
12 wellness days
Extensive health benefits
Family support program (including support for new parents and caregivers)
Remote-first and support for flexible remote arrangements
Green transportation allowance
Fitness & wellness allowance
Work from home allowance
Professional development Budget
And a few more goodies!

Company HQ

Harris Green, Victoria, BC

Leadership

Evan Dalton

(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)

Former VP of Business Development at home rental fintech company RentMoola. Former Office Leasing Advisor at Cushman & Wakefield.

Owen Madrick

(Co-Founder, Co-CEO & CFO)

Chartered Accountant & former VP of Finance at RentMoola. Former Grant Thornton LLP Manager, and Director of Finance at DFH Real Estate.

Andrew McLeod

(Co-Founder & Co-CEO)

Forbes 30 Under 30 Nominee and Remote Tech CEO of the Year 2021. Co-founder of sports equipment company Emei Products (acquired 2021). Former CSO at RentMoola.

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