Senior Associate, Technical Operations

Wealthsimple

. Design, configure, and maintain automated operational workflows using orchestration platforms and custom scripting .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$70,000 - CA$85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining automated operational workflows, leveraging advanced SQL and Python for data manipulation and analysis. Proficient in using orchestration platforms and LLM tools to enhance operational efficiency and troubleshoot complex issues.

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Advanced SQL ProficiencyPython ScriptingWorkflow Automation ExperienceOrchestration Platforms FamiliarityData-Driven Process Management

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Hard Skills

SQL Query OptimizationData QAWorkflow DesignRoot-Cause AnalysisError-Log Classification

Soft Skills

Collaboration with StakeholdersProblem-SolvingData-Backed Argumentation

Tools & Technologies

N8nWorkatoMakeRetoolLLM Tools

Industry Keywords

Technical OperationsSystems AnalysisSoftware QAWorkflow AutomationOperational Investigations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, configure, and maintain automated operational workflows using orchestration platforms and custom scripting
Define test cases, validate release readiness, monitor regression risks, and refactor or deprecate legacy workflows
Investigate raw logs and database tables using advanced SQL and Python
Identify failure patterns, isolate edge cases, and execute root-cause fixes on failed transactions
Use modern LLM tools for structured data parsing, regex generation, error-log classification, and operational investigations
Partner with senior engineering and operational stakeholders to translate process requirements into scalable technical implementations
Challenge existing processes with data-backed technical arguments
Act as a hands-on workflow builder and quality owner within the Operations ecosystem

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–3+ years of relevant technical experience in Technical Operations, Systems Analysis, Data QA, Software QA, or Workflow Automation
Direct responsibility for building, troubleshooting, and maintaining data-driven processes
Ability to write performant SQL beyond basic queries, including CTEs, window functions, and query optimization
Foundational familiarity with Python or scripting for data manipulation
Practical experience with workflow engines, API integrations, or orchestration platforms such as n8n, Workato, Make, or Retool
Understanding of edge-case handling, monitoring, rollback plans, and system dependencies
Ability to leverage LLM tools for structured data parsing, regex generation, error-log classification, and operational investigation
Ability to engage with software engineers on architecture and explain operational impacts to business partners
Legally eligible to work in Canada
Permanent residence in Canada

Benefits

Comp & perks

Top-tier health benefits and life insurance
Long-term group savings with employer match, through Wealthsimple for Business
20 vacation days
4 wellness days
Unlimited sick and mental health days per year (not applicable to certain roles)
Work outside Canada for up to 90 days per year (not applicable to certain roles)
Employee resource groups, including Rainbow (2SLGBTQ), Women of WS, and Black at WS
Equity compensation for permanent employees
AI Notetaker interview recording and transcription, with opt-out available without impacting candidacy