Data Scientist

Alltech Consulting Services; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm in Montreal seeks a skilled technologist to uplift strategic Fixed Income Cash & FX systems. The role involves collaborating on data flow capture and developing data lineage. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, 5+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in languages such as Perl and Java. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supporting large production systems.
• Strong understanding of the Fixed Income domain.
• Ability to quickly understand large codebases.

Responsibilities

• Uplift strategic Fixed Income Cash & FX systems for data flow capture.
• Annotate system code to define risk data sets.
• Develop and document data lineage through Fixed Income systems.

Skills

Perl

Java

SQL

Complex data models

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Linux

Autosys

Shell scripting

JSON

YAML

Java frameworks (Spring, Hibernate)

Job description

Job Description

About Us :

We are a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management services. We advise, originate, manage, and distribute capital for governments, institutions, and individuals. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people are critical to our success. We share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and a strong team ethic. We offer a solid foundation for building a professional career where you can learn, achieve, and grow.

Technology / Role / Department at our Company :

Technology is a key differentiator that ensures we manage our global businesses and serve clients on a resilient, safe, efficient, smart, fast, and flexible platform. It redefines how we do business in complex and dynamic financial markets. Our award-winning technology platforms help propel our firm’s leadership in the market. We have built strong techno-functional teams that partner with our global offices, taking ownership of systems and products. Our diverse team of technologists works across various technologies and domains, emphasizing innovation, inclusion, community engagement, and knowledge sharing.

Job Responsibilities :

1. Uplift strategic Fixed Income Cash & FX systems to enable data flow capture in the firmwide data catalog.
2. Annotate system code to define and document data sets representing risk data processed and stored within our systems.
3. Modify build systems to automatically publish data sets and updates accurately and promptly.
4. Collaborate with upstream and downstream system experts to develop and document data lineage through the firm’s Fixed Income systems.

Skills :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting large production systems.
• Knowledge of Fixed Income domain.
• Strong understanding of complex data models and schemas.
• Ability to quickly understand large codebases across various languages to trace data flows and transformations.
• Proficiency in Perl, Java, and SQL; experience with C++ is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with Linux, Autosys, Shell scripting, JSON, YAML, and build pipelines.
• Knowledge of Java frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate.
• Familiarity with messaging and streaming systems is advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.