RQ07957 - Sr. Software Developer - ETL

Rubicon Path; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Toronto is seeking a Senior Software Developer specializing in ETL solutions. Responsibilities include designing data pipelines, troubleshooting software issues, and collaborating with IT professionals. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in software development with a strong focus on Azure Data Factory and PowerBI. This role offers competitive compensation in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years of experience designing and developing ETL solutions.
• Experience with Azure Data Factory and PowerBI.
• Strong understanding of data warehouses and data marts.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement data pipelines for ETL processes.
• Translate technical specifications into applications.
• Troubleshoot technical problems in software packages.

Skills

Experience in programming and analysis

Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals

Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills

Experience with one or more programming languages

Team player

Tools

Azure Data Factory

PowerBI

SQL Server

Oracle

Informatica

Job description

About the job RQ07957 - Sr. Software Developer - ETL

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and continuously expand data pipelines by performing extraction, transformation, and loading activities.
• Required to translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications. This includes developing detailed programming specifications, writing and/or generating code, compiling data-driven programs, maintaining, and conducting unit tests.
• Resolves and troubleshoots technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion and migrations.

General Skills

• Experience in programming and analysis; specialized software package support at the specified experience level
• Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle
• Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications
• Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications
• Experience in the use of object and/or third generation language development tools
• Experience in one or more programming languages
• Experience in application design, latest design patters, deployment and troubleshooting
• Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies
• Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using query languages
• Experience with one or more communications protocols
• Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
• A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines

ETL Skills

• Knowledge and experience in gathering requirements and business process knowledge in order to transform the data in a way that’s geared towards the needs of end users
• Knowledge and experience maintaining and improving already existing processes.
• Knowledge and experience ensuring that the data architecture is scalable and maintainable
• Knowledge and experience working with the business in designing and delivering correct, high quality data
• Experience investigating data to identify potential issues within ETL pipelines, notify end-users and propose adequate solutions
• Experience preparing detailed documentation for further reference
• Knowledge and experience with programming Internet-ready applications
• Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) methodologies
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
• Experience with middleware and gateways
• Experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying product installation scripts including encoding, testing, debugging
• Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve any post-implementation technical issues
• Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with project team
• Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
• Ability to provide user and system documentation as required

Skills Experience and Skill Set Requirements

Core Technical Skills - 45%

• Demonstrates 5 - 10 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing ETL solutions using Azure Data Factory.
• Demonstrates development and solution design experience in an environment where Azure Data Factory, and PowerBI are used together
• Experience in designing data warehouses and data marts for databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, Azure Blob, Azure SQL Database as well as having a strong understanding of the architectural implications associated with each platform in regard to ETL
• Experience in debugging mappings, transformations, mapplets, source qualifier files and queries
• Demonstrates experience with developing ETL solutions to populate data warehouses and create data extracts for the purpose of business intelligence reporting
• Demonstrates experience developing star schema multi-dimensional models
• Experience with developing, debugging and enhancing the performance of complex SQL queries
• Demonstrates experience using Power Designer to review data models, as well as make changes and generate DDL scripts
• Demonstrates experience developing application code package using Azure DevOps
• Demonstrates development experience with SQL Server 2016+, Azure Blob and Azure SQL Database, Oracle 12.x
• Demonstrates experience with documenting code changes, creating release packages and deployment instructions
• Experience with performing unit testing and conducting System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing
• Demonstrated Experience with Informatica and Powercenter would be an asset

General skills/experience - 35%

• Working knowledge of aggregate reporting
• Demonstrates experience supporting business users working on projects or programs involving multiple highly inter-dependent applications and/or data sources
• Demonstrates experience developing application code package using Azure DevOps
• Demonstrates experience implementing star schema multi-dimensional models and documenting detailed design models
• Demonstrates development and design experience with SDLC processes, Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Demonstrates experience with documenting code changes and deployment instructions
• Experience with performing unit testing and conducting System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to assess clients business priorities and needs; to evaluate business and technical design alternatives

Communications Skills/experience - 15%

• Analytical and problem-solving skills to assess clients business priorities and needs; to evaluate business and technical design alternatives
• Demonstrates the ability to collaboratively work with other groups (both technical and business) to ensure optimal solution integration
• Demonstrates ability to communicate day-to-day task and issue tracking, reporting and facilitating resolution of issues and risks for all project activities
• Demonstrates ability in providing input to changes required to business and/or system requirements, change requests, project artefacts, well as requirement gathering sessions
• Experience with documenting, consulting and presenting for a diverse audience of stakeholders (both technical and non-technical)
• Experience with liaising with IT specialists and unit leads and working closely with support team members and relevant stakeholders
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Demonstrates experience working collaboratively, with the ability to coordinate multiple projects with competing priorities and a track record for meeting strict deadlines

Public Sector Experience -5%

• Previous experience in an organization of equivalent size and complexity to the Public Sector.
• Demonstrates experience designing and developing applications that comply with GO-ITS standards would be an asset

Must Have

• 7+ years
• Demonstrates 5 - 10 years of experience designing, developing, and implementing ETL solutions using Azure Data Factory.
• Demonstrates development and solution design experience in an environment where Azure Data Factory, and PowerBI are used together
• Experience in designing data warehouses and data marts for databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, Azure Blob, Azure SQL Database as well as having a strong understanding of the architectural implications associated with each platform in regard to ETL