Data Engineer / Analyst (Python / SQL) (1706) HYBRID 55-64 / hr

Direct IT Recruiting Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct IT Recruiting Inc. seeks a Data Specialist to develop data solutions for strategic decisions in a hybrid work model. The successful candidate will build ETL pipelines, maintain data quality, and collaborate with investment teams. Open to skilled individuals with a background in data analysis and related technologies.

Qualifications

• 5+ years production experience with SQL.
• Experience with investment data systems preferred.
• Knowledge of financial regulations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize ETL pipelines using Python and SQL.
• Maintain Snowflake data warehouses.
• Develop automated Power BI dashboards.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data Analysis

Data Quality

Data Governance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a quantitative field

Tools

Snowflake

Power BI

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Direct IT Recruiting Inc. provided pay range

This range is provided by Direct IT Recruiting Inc.. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

CA$55.00 / hr - CA$64.00 / hr

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Business Operations Manager at Direct IT Recruiting Inc., WBE Canada Certified

NOTE : Hybrid Work Model, office located in Toronto. Work 2 days / week in office.

Status : 12-Month Contract, 8 hour work day, 40 hours / week

Work Experience : 3+ years data analyst, Python, SQL, Snowflake, Spark, Databricks, Power BI, Tableau, Azure, AWS, GCP

DESCRIPTION : Overview :

The Data Specialist will partner with investment teams to deliver scalable data solutions that drive strategic decision-making. This role focuses on building robust data pipelines and analytical tools to support our investment platform.

Core Responsibilities :

• Design and optimize high-performance ETL pipelines using Python (Pandas) and SQL
• Implement and maintain Snowflake data warehouses with performance-optimized structures
• Develop automated Power BI dashboards with actionable insights
• Transform complex investment data into clean, analysis-ready formats
• Collaborate with quantitative analysts and portfolio managers to understand data needs
• Implement Azure-based data solutions (Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse)
• Ensure data quality and governance across all deliverables

Technical Requirements :

• 5+ years of production experience with :
• SQL (complex query optimization)

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with investment data systems (Bloomberg, FactSet)
• Knowledge of financial regulations (PIPEDA, SEC compliance)

Education :

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a quantitative field
• Finance-related coursework or certification a plus

We openly welcome and invite applications from persons with disabilities or those protected by the human rights code and, upon request, provide accommodation during all stages of the recruitment and hiring process.

Please note that AI is used to assist in the recruiting process.

To Apply : https : / / directitrecruiting.com / job / data-specialist-contract-hybrid-1706 /

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Job function

Information Technology

Banking and Investment Banking

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