Job Location: Toronto (Hybrid)
Job Duration: Long-Term Contract One of our Government clients is looking for a Senior Software Developer - ETLJob DescriptionResponsibilities
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.
Must Haves: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
- Azure Cloud
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 in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications
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
Desirable Skills:
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
Selection Criteria
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 developing Unix shell scripts
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
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