Associate Director, Software Engineering, EDM / ETL

S&P Global Canada; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global data management firm in Toronto seeks a Sr. Lead Software Developer. The role involves leading the design and optimization of enterprise data solutions while ensuring compliance and high data quality. A strong background in SQL, Python, and enterprise data architecture is required for success. The ideal candidate must have over 8 years of experience in software development and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Flexible time off

Continuous learning opportunities

Competitive pay and retirement planning

Family friendly perks

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in software development with leadership.
• Hands-on with ETL/ELT tools and frameworks.
• Familiarity with relational and NoSQL databases.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development of EDM solutions.
• Optimize data ingestion and transformation pipelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable data solutions.

Skills

SQL

Python

Problem-solving

Data governance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems

Tools

ETL tools

NoSQL databases

AWS

Job description

Overview

About the Role: Sr. Lead Software Developer Enterprise Data Management

The Team: We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Enterprise Data Management (EDM) Software Developer to join our dynamic team. This role will provide technical leadership in building, enhancing and optimizing our enterprise data management solutions. The Lead Developer will ensure efficient data processing governance and integration across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data engineering, software development and enterprise data architecture combined with leadership experience.

Responsibilities and Impact

• Lead the design, development and maintenance of robust EDM solutions to support business needs.
• Oversee the implementation of data ingestion, validation and transformation pipelines for large-scale structured and unstructured data.
• Guide the development and optimization of SQL databases for data storage, retrieval and reporting.
• Ensure high data quality and compliance with regulatory and security requirements.
• Collaborate with analysts and business stakeholders to design scalable data solutions, providing technical leadership and mentorship.
• Automate data workflows, monitoring and alerting to improve system performance and resilience.
• Manage system integrations including APIs, ETL / ELT processes and cloud-based data services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve data-related technical issues ensuring high availability and reliability.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in data management and cloud computing, and lead the team in adopting best practices.

What We’re Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems or a related field.
• 8 years of experience in software development with a focus on enterprise data management including leadership experience.
• Expertise in SQL and Python for data processing and automation.
• Experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Hands-on experience with ETL / ELT tools and frameworks (e.g. EDM, Apache, Informatica).
• Familiarity with AWS and its data services.
• Strong understanding of data governance, metadata management and data security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical mindset and ability to work in an agile environment.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead technical discussions.
• We are a global team and the candidate should be flexible in their work hours.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data modeling, master data management (MDM) and data lineage tools.
• Knowledge of financial or market data processing and corporate actions is a plus.
• Experience working in a DevOps environment with CI / CD pipelines.
• Proven leadership skills in managing and mentoring a team of developers.

About S&P Global Dow Jones Indices

At S&P Dow Jones Indices we provide iconic and innovative index solutions backed by unparalleled expertise across the asset-class spectrum. By bringing transparency to the global capital markets we empower investors everywhere to make decisions with conviction. We’re the largest global resource for index-based concepts, data and research and home to iconic financial market indicators such as the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average. With over USD 7.4 trillion in passively managed assets linked to our indices and over USD 11.3 trillion benchmarked to our indices, our solutions are widely considered indispensable in tracking market performance, evaluating portfolios and developing investment strategies.

S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE : SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. For more information visit In It For You

Our Purpose

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Our People

We’re more than 35,000 strong worldwide, so we can understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it, we are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new sustainable ways of doing business.

Our Values

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

At S&P Global we focus on powering global markets. We start with a foundation of integrity, bring a spirit of discovery, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits

We take care of you so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you and your career need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include :

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: Best-in-class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards; small perks can make a big difference.

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At S&P Global we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration we drive innovation and power global markets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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