Data Engineer

TekStaff IT Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

TekStaff IT Solutions has a vacancy for a Data Engineer in Toronto, Ontario. This role involves leading technical aspects of projects, participating in system design, and documenting options according to SDLC methodology.

Key skills include experience with Cloud environments (MS Azure), PySpark, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI. The ideal candidate should excel in analyzing data, drawing insights, and documenting technical processes.

Qualifications

• Experience with Cloud environments (MS Azure) and Data Management.
• Strong technical knowledge of PySpark, SQL, Tableau, and Power BI.
• Experience analyzing large data sets and drawing insights.
• Ability to communicate complex outputs effectively.
• Experience with Data/Text Mining and Algorithm Development.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical aspects of the project from inception to deployment.
• Participate in analysis and system design specification sessions.
• Document design options and solutions according to SDLC methodology.
• Understand data schemas, metadata, and write technical documentation.

Skills

Cloud environments (MS Azure)

PySpark

SQL

Tableau

Power BI

Data/Text Mining

Optimization

Algorithm Development

Data Visualization

Simulation

Statistical skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Job description

TekStaff's Client has a current vacancy for "Data Engineer"

Job Description

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE:

• Typical Day-to-Day Responsibilities: Responsible for leading technical aspects of project from inception through to deployment. Participate in analysis and system design specification sessions. Documentation of design options and solutions according to System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology.
• How much time is being spent in meetings:
• Who are they interacting with (internal/external): No interaction
• Will the contractor have access to any customer data? YES!

MUST HAVE Hard Skills:

1.) Technical knowledge or experience with Cloud environments (MS Azure) as well as experience with Data Management and Analytics.

2.) Strong technical knowledge and experience with: PySpark, SQL, Tableau and Power BI

3.) Experience with analyzing large data sets, drawing insights and inferences, and communicating outputs.

4.) Experienced with Data/Text Mining, Optimization, Algorithm Development, Automation, Data Visualization, Simulation

5.) Reading and comprehending data schemas, metadata, entity relationship diagrams and other technical documentation as well as well as writing documentation.

Unity Catalog experience.

SOFT SKILLS:

1.) Excellent verbal and written communication with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment.

2.) Strong statistical and analytical skills as well as a passion for analytics are necessary.

NICE-TO-HAVE

• Banking experience

TekStaff may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.