Data Engineer - SQL and Python

Job Description

Data Engineer - SQL and Python:
On behalf of our Banking client, Procom is searching for a Data Engineer - SQL and Python for a 7-month role. This position is a hybrid position with 2 days onsite at our client’s Toronto office.

Data Engineer - SQL and Python - Job Description:
This opportunity is part of a high-visibility enterprise transformation program at a leading financial institution, focused on modernizing Identity & Access Management (IAM) at scale. The role involves maintaining, stabilizing, and improving cloud-based data platforms to enable data-driven decisions.

Data Engineer - SQL and Python - Responsibilities:
• Support operational excellence through monitoring, incident management, and continuous process improvement
• Own user requests and data inquiries while actively experimenting, learning, and driving continuous improvement in day-to-day operations
• Proactively identify gaps and implement scalable improvements, including new analytical patterns and automation to optimize workflows
• Support analysts and data scientists with reliable, timely, and accessible data
• Partner with business teams to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights to management and stakeholders
• Build and maintain scalable data models and ETL/ELT pipelines
• Maintain data quality through automated testing, monitoring, and proactive issue resolution
• Apply data governance, security, and documentation standards across pipelines and architecture

Data Engineer - SQL and Python - Mandatory Skills:
• 5-7 years of experience in SQL (advanced to expert level)
• 3-4 years of experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow
• 3-4 years of experience working with Python for pipeline development
• 3-4 years of experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, or Azure)
• Experience with modern data stack tools (including dbt)

Data Engineer - SQL and Python – Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts and dimensional modeling
• Knowledge of the banking/finance domain and data governance practices

Data Engineer - SQL and Python – Assignment Length:
This is a 7-month contract position with the possibility of extension beyond 12 months.

Data Engineer - SQL and Python - Start Date:
ASAP

Data Engineer - SQL and Python - Assignment Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Hybrid work arrangement with 2 days in the office.

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