Database Developer (Snowflake)

Apex Systems; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT Services firm is seeking a Data Engineer for a 6-month contract at a major bank in downtown Toronto. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in database development, particularly with Snowflake, and will work in a hybrid environment. Responsibilities include developing data pipelines, supporting data warehouse operations, and ensuring optimal execution of data solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in Database Development.
• Knowledge of Asset Management / Wealth Management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Developing EL pipelines using Python and Snow SQL.
• Implementing large-scale data solutions on Snowflake.
• Providing production support for Data Warehouse issues.

Skills

Database Development

SQL Database Development

Query Tuning & Optimization

Python Scripting

Knowledge of software development practices

Tools

Snowflake

MS SQL

Oracle

Sybase

PowerShell

Job description

Apex Systems is a Global IT Services Firm and our Staffing practice is looking for an Data Engineer to place at our client, a Big Five Bank. You will be joining a highly collaborative, fast paced and high performing team.

Length of Contract: 6 months contract with potential perm conversion

Working Location: Hybrid, downtown Toronto

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Skills

• Database Developer with 5+ years of experience in any Database – Snowflake, MS SQL, Oracle, Sybase
• Snowflake Expertise – Nice to have / Preferred.
• Strong Experience in SQL Database Development
• Strong Query Tuning & Optimization skills
• Good Python Scripting knowledge
• Knowledge of software development practices, concepts, and technology
• Asset Management / Wealth Management knowledge (Data) – Nice to Have

Responsibilities

• Development with Snowflake features such as Snow SQL, Python
• Data warehousing - OLTP, OLAP, Dimensions, Facts, and Data modeling.
• Developing EL pipelines in and out of data warehouse using combination of Python and Snow SQL.
• Design, implementation and operationalization of large-scale data and analytics solutions on Snowflake Cloud Data Warehouse.
• Developing scripts PowerShell, Python etc. to Extract, Load and Transform data, as well as other utility functions.
• Provide production support for Data Warehouse issues such data load problems, transformation, translation problems.
• Translate mapping specifications to data transformation design and development strategies and code, incorporating standards and best practices for optimal execution.
• Understanding data pipelines and modern ways of automating data pipeline and clearly document implementations, so others can easily understand the requirements, implementation, and test conditions.
• Perform code reviews to ensure fit to requirements, optimal execution patterns and adherence to established standards.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Banking

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Apex Systems by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Database Developer” roles.

Data Analyst - (SAS, SQL and Tableau)- Banking

Velocity - Data Analyst Internship/Co-Op - Fall 2025

Oracle Database PL/SQL Developer, Property & Recording

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.