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About the Role

We are seeking a Software Engineer - Data to design, build, and evolve our enterprise data platform using Microsoft Fabric. This role involves building software that heavily relies on data, from ingestion and cleaning to developing full-stack applications. You will architect the full data lifecycle and create scalable systems that turn raw data into business intelligence, powering Forum’s strategies. This is a greenfield opportunity to shape the platform architecture and data-driven tools.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the end-to-end design and evolution of Forum’s Lakehouse architecture using Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory, Synapse, ADLS, and related Azure services.
Lead large-scale data initiatives, migrations, and integrations across diverse internal and external systems.
Design and optimize enterprise-grade ETL/ELT pipelines for high-volume, high-complexity data.
Develop AI/ML-powered workflows using tools like Azure OpenAI, Document Intelligence, and Azure ML.
Create internal APIs and tools to enable self-serve analytics and data access across departments.
Partner with business teams across real estate, private equity, and operations to identify data opportunities and implement tailored solutions.
Promote best practices in data governance, automation, and AI application across Forum’s technology ecosystem.

Requirements

2-3 years of progressive experience in software engineering, data engineering, and/or data science, with a proven record of designing and delivering enterprise-scale, data-driven software solutions.
Experience within the Microsoft Azure ecosystem, including Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Factory (ADF), Synapse, ADLS Gen2, and Power BI.
Proficient in Python for data engineering, automation, API integration, and full-stack development workflows.
Strong grasp of data lifecycle management — from ingestion and cleaning of raw, unstructured datasets to modeling, transformation, and visualization for decision-making.
Experience working with big data environments and optimizing pipelines for scale, performance, and reliability.
Hands-on experience with web scraping and external data acquisition, transforming diverse public and private data sources into structured, usable datasets.
Applied understanding of AI concepts and practical experience leveraging LLMs (e.g., Azure OpenAI, generative AI models, or document intelligence services) to automate data analysis, classification, or prediction tasks.
Proven ability to evaluate, prototype, and deploy emerging AI/ML solutions that create measurable business value.
Exceptional data presentation and storytelling skills, capable of conveying complex technical insights to non-technical stakeholders.
Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable operating in ambiguity and turning loosely defined problems into working, scalable solutions.
Background in a private equity, real estate, asset management, and/or startup experience preferred.

Skills

Microsoft Fabric
Azure Data Factory
Synapse
ADLS Gen2
Power BI
Python
ETL/ELT
AI/ML
Azure OpenAI
Document Intelligence
Azure ML
APIs
Web scraping
LLMs
Generative AI

Location

181 Bay Street, Toronto

Work Type

Full-time
In-office

Experience Level

2-3 years

Salary/Compensations

$65,000 – 85,000 CAD

Benefits

Top-tier insurance program
$1,000 annual wellness credit
Competitive pay
Paid time off
Performance-based incentives
Employee Match Program
Support for professional designations
TTI behavioural assessments
Quarterly learning forums
Paid volunteer days
Employee Referral Program

About the Company

Forum Asset Management is a North American investor, developer, and asset manager with a 29-year track record of delivering long-term value through real estate, private equity, and infrastructure investments.
We are a purpose-driven firm committed to sustainability, responsible investing, and making a positive impact in the communities where we invest.
With over $3 billion in AUM, Forum is one of Canada's most dynamic investment platforms.
In 2024, we completed the country’s largest real estate transaction through our acquisition of Alignvest Student Housing, making us the largest owner and developer of Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) in Canada.
Our open-ended Real Estate Income and Impact Fund (REIIF) is now over $2.4 billion, backed by a $3.5 billion development pipeline that spans coast to coast.
Forum is also building one of the fastest-growing self-storage platforms in Canada, focused on acquiring, developing, and operating institutional-grade storage facilities in undersupplied urban markets.

Equal Opportunity

At Forum, we encourage diversity. We are committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects our belief that diversity is central to building a high-performing team. Forum is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices. Should you require an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please let the recruitment team know recruiting@forumam.com