RQ10480 - Sr. Software Developer - ETL

RQ10480 - Sr. Software Developer - ETL1-year contract (241 business days) - possible extensionONSITE 5 days - St. Clair Ave W TorontoResponsibilities:

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 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 thats 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) and Agile 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

Must have:

• 5+ years as an ETL Developer

• Technical analysis, program code, detailed programming and reports specifications, program design, writing and /or generating code, and conducting unit tests

Nice-to-Have:

• OPS/government experience