Python Developer - Assistant Vice President

Citi; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company is seeking a highly skilled Python Developer to join their Data Engineering & Analytics team in Mississauga. The role involves designing robust data pipelines, developing APIs, and performing data analysis. The ideal candidate must have over 5 years of experience in Python development, strong SQL skills, and a passion for data. Working in a collaborative environment, the successful applicant will tackle various data-driven problems and contribute to impactful solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in Python development focused on data.
• Extensive experience in building RESTful APIs and microservices.
• Proficient in managing data pipelines using ETL tools and Kafka.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain robust data pipelines using Python and SQL.
• Perform ETL for large volumes of data ensuring quality.
• Build RESTful APIs to support data access workflows.
• Collaborate with analysts to understand data requirements.

Skills

Python development

SQL

Data pipelines

ETL tools

PySpark

Statistical analysis

RESTful APIs

Kafka

Data governance

Machine learning concepts

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

CI/CD tools

Git version control

Job description

Python Developer - Data Engineering & Analytics

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Python Developer to join our Data Engineering & Analytics team. You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust data pipelines, APIs, and data processing workflows. You will work closely with data analysts and business teams to understand data requirements and deliver insightful data-driven solutions. The ideal candidate is passionate about data, enjoys problem-solving, and thrives in a collaborative environment. Experience in the financial or banking domain is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable data pipelines using Python, SQL, PySpark, and streaming technologies like Kafka.
• Perform efficient data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) for large volumes of data from diverse data providers, ensuring data quality and integrity.
• Build and maintain RESTful APIs and microservices to support seamless data access and transformation workflows.
• Develop reusable components, libraries, and frameworks to automate data processing workflows, optimizing for performance and efficiency.
• Apply statistical analysis techniques to uncover trends, patterns, and actionable business insights from data.
• Implement comprehensive data quality checks and perform root cause analysis on data anomalies, ensuring data accuracy and reliability.
• Collaborate effectively with data analysts, business stakeholders, and other engineering teams to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of proven experience in Python development, with a strong focus on data handling, processing, and analysis.
• Extensive experience building and maintaining RESTful APIs and working with microservices architectures.
• Proficiency in building and managing data pipelines using APIs, ETL tools, and Kafka.
• Solid understanding and practical application of statistical analysis methods for business decision-making.
• Hands-on experience with PySpark for large-scale distributed data processing.
• Strong SQL skills for querying, manipulating, and optimizing relational database operations.
• Deep understanding of data cleaning, preprocessing, and validation techniques.
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance standards is highly desirable. Experience in the financial services industry is a plus.
• Familiarity with basic machine learning (ML) concepts and experience preparing data for ML models is a plus.
• Strong analytical, debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with CI/CD tools and Git-based version control.
• Experience in the financial or banking domain.

Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.