Job#: 2076193 Job Description: Lead Developer - ADF Client: Big 5 Bank

Location: Downtown Toronto. Hybrid: Thursdays in office and every 4 th Friday

Duration of Contract/Perm: 6 months contract with multiple extensions available

Hours/week: 37.5 hrs/wk. 9-5 PM, M-F Start date: June 2025

Job Overview This role supports a strategic initiative to migrate the current data infrastructure from a tactical setup—relying on direct data pulls from virtual machines (VMs)—to a modern, scalable architecture using Azure Data Factory (ADF) and Databricks. The goal is to enhance data accessibility, governance, and analytics capabilities across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Migrate data pipelines from VM-based sources to ADF and Databricks.
• Develop and maintain ETL pipelines using ADF and Azure Functions (C#).
• Build and manage Databricks notebooks using Python, Spark, and Pandas.
• Load datasets from various sources into Databricks using Medallion architecture.
• Convert Databricks workspaces from Hive Metastore to Unity Catalog and configure associated permissions.
• Design and implement Delta Lake schemas with appropriate security and performance configurations.
• Build and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Enterprise, with a focus on Databricks cluster and secret management.
• Configure Azure Entra ID for SSO and RBAC.
• Work with Azure PaaS resources including Azure SQL PaaS, ADF/SHIR, ADLS, Databricks, and Synapse Dedicated SQL Pools.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with:
• ADF, Databricks, and Azure Functions (C#).
• Python/Notebook development on Databricks/Spark/Pandas.
• Data ingestion using ADF into Databricks with Medallion architecture.
• Migrating to Unity Catalog and managing permissions.
• Designing and securing Delta Lake schemas.
• DevOps pipelines for Databricks using Azure DevOps/GitHub Enterprise.
• Azure Entra ID configuration for SSO/RBAC.
• Deploying and managing Azure PaaS services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Delta Live Tables.
• Familiarity with secure, locked-down Windows environments.
• Background in the Financial Services industry.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lead small teams and facilitate technical problem-solving sessions.

This a great opportunity to join a Big Five Bank and continue your career in the financial domain. Be a part of a great work environment with a very well-organized team and colleagues who will help you succeed.

This is a position that impacts the bank enterprise wide with great opportunity for career growth within the bank.

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EEO Employer Apex is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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