Location: Toronto, Ontario
Job Type: Contract
Advantages
• Earn a competitive rate within the industry
• Hybrid – – Candidate MUST work 3 days onsite and 2 days remote. Starting October 20, resources are expected to come into the office 4 days per week. Starting January 5, resources are expected to come into the office 5 days per week. This is subject to change based on manager discretion.
• Potential for extension
Responsibilities
• Design, implement, and continuously expand data pipelines by performing extraction, transformation, and loading activities.
• Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications. This includes developing detailed programming specifications, writing and/or generating code, compiling data-driven programs, maintaining, and conducting unit tests.
• Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion and migrations.
Qualifications
MUST HAVES:
• Design, build, automate and optimize complex data ETL/ELT processes using PL/SQL and equivalent
• Cloud technologies (Azure, Google, AWS)
• Advanced skills and hands-on experience with Azure SQL Server and Azure Data Factory
• PL/SQL for data extraction, transformation, and loading, initial setup and other ETL experience management and support, such as troubleshooting, performance tuning, failover and recovery
• Working knowledge of issue tracking system JIRA, Azure DevOps
General Skills:
Experience in programming and analysis; specialized software package support at the specified experience level
Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle
Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications
Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications
Experience in the use of object and/or third generation language development tools
Experience in one or more programming languages
Experience in application design, latest design patters, deployment and troubleshooting
Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies
Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using query languages
Experience with one or more communications protocols
Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications
Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
ETL Skills:
Knowledge and experience in gathering requirements and business process knowledge in order to transform the data in a way that’s geared towards the needs of end users
Knowledge and experience maintaining and improving already existing processes.
Knowledge and experience ensuring that the data architecture is scalable and maintainable
Knowledge and experience working with the business in designing and delivering correct, high quality data
Experience investigating data to identify potential issues within ETL pipelines, notify end-users and propose adequate solutions
Experience preparing detailed documentation for further reference
Desirable Skills:
Knowledge and experience with programming Internet-ready applications
Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) and Agile methodologies
Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
Experience with middleware and gateways
Experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying product installation scripts including encoding, testing, debugging
Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve any post-implementation technical issues
Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with project team
Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
Ability to provide user and system documentation as required