Senior Data Science Developer

Job Description

Sr. Data Science Developer:
On behalf of our client, Procom is searching for a Sr. Data Science Developer for a 6-month contract position.

Sr. Data Science Developer - Job Description:
The Sr. Data Science Developer will participate in the development and implementation of cloud-based data and analytics products. The role involves migrating legacy data pipelines to modern Databricks-based solutions and ensuring the effective use of cloud-based data products. This position will support the creation of standards and frameworks for streamlined pipeline development.

Sr. Data Science Developer - Responsibilities:
• Participate in product teams to analyze systems requirements, architect, design, code, and implement cloud-based data and analytics products that conform to standards
• Design, create, and maintain cloud-based data lake and lakehouse structures, automated data pipelines, analytics models
• Liaise with cluster IT colleagues to implement products, conduct reviews, resolve operational problems, and support business partners in effective use of cloud-based data and analytics products
• Analyze complex technical issues, identify alternatives, and recommend solutions
• Support the migration of legacy data pipelines from Azure Synapse Analytics and Azure Data Factory to modernized Databricks-based solutions
• Support the development of standards and a reusable framework that streamlines pipeline creation
• Participate in code reviews and prepare/conduct knowledge transfer to maintain code quality and promote team knowledge sharing

Sr. Data Science Developer - Mandatory Skills:
• Experience in multiple cloud-based data and analytics platforms, with a preference for Microsoft Azure
• Experience with designing, creating, and maintaining cloud-based data lake and lakehouse structures, automated data pipelines, analytics models
• Strong background in building and orchestrating data pipelines using services like Azure Data Factory and Databricks
• Proficient in using Python and SQL for data engineering and analytics development
• Familiar with CI/CD practices and tools for automating deployment of data solutions
• Comfortable conducting and participating in peer code reviews in GitHub
• Experience working on an Agile team

Sr. Data Science Developer – Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Background with Databricks Unity Catalog for governance
• Written and oral communication skills to participate in team meetings and prepare reports
• Interpersonal skills to explain and discuss approaches
• Experience in assessing client information technology needs and objectives
• Experience in problem-solving to resolve complex, multi-component failures

Sr. Data Science Developer – Assignment Length:
This is a 6-month contract to start

Sr. Data Science Developer - Start Date:
ASAP.

Sr. Data Science Developer - Assignment Location:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada. This is a hybrid position with 2 days in the office.

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