Direct IT Recruiting Inc.

4 Jobs

3 Employees

About the Company

Direct IT Recruiting is a Canadian IT Recruiting Agency, owned and operated in Canada by a Canadian, Darla Somerville since 2007. Specializing in IT recruitment for full-time and contract placements. Contact us via phone at 416-316-3333 or email us at careers@directitrecruiting.com

Direct IT Recruiting Inc. was established in 2007, and has persistently punched above its weight when pitted against larger recruiting agencies. Customers frequently praise our unceasing attention to detail, in addition to our relentless quest to find the best fit for a role. Our size allows a competitive advantage, as we can mold ourselves to the unique requirements of our valued customers, as opposed to a one-size-fits-all approach. Whether you are looking for a job opportunity or hoping to hire, we are always willing to help you succeed.

Direct IT Recruiting Inc. currently works in numerous industries, including (but not limited to) Banking, Financial, Capital Markets, Investments, Wealth Management, Insurance, Software Development Companies, Internet-Based Companies, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical, Legal, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Engineering, Education, IT Consulting Firms, and Government Entities.

Listed Jobs

Company Name: Direct IT Recruiting Inc.
Job Title: Senior QA API Automation Engineer (1809)
Job Description: **Job Title** Senior QA API Automation Engineer **Role Summary** Lead the design, architecture, and execution of enterprise‑grade API automation across microservices and distributed systems, with a strong focus on AI/LLM‑powered services. Drive quality engineering excellence through modern automation frameworks, testing best practices, and tool integration. **Expectations** - 8–12 years in QA/automation, with 4–6 years in a senior or staff‑level role. - Deep expertise in API automation frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and service virtualization. - Proficiency in Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, or C#. - Hands‑on experience with Parasoft SOAtest and Parasoft Virtualize. - Ability to mentor and provide technical leadership. **Key Responsibilities** - Own end‑to‑end API automation strategy and framework architecture. - Develop advanced API automation using Playwright, Cypress, RestAssured, Postman/Newman, and Karate. - Design and automate AI/LLM test cases for response quality, consistency, safety, and structured output validation. - Implement contract and schema validation, negative, and security testing. - Integrate automation into CI/CD (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps). - Use service virtualization (WireMock, Parasoft, etc.) to stabilize test environments. - Improve automation stability, reduce flakiness, define KPIs and reporting metrics. - Conduct code reviews, mentorship, and technical leadership across automation initiatives. **Required Skills** - API automation frameworks: Playwright (API), Cypress (API), RestAssured, Postman/Newman, Karate. - Parasoft SOAtest & Parasoft Virtualize. - AI/LLM API testing. - CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP). - Programming: Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, C#. - Service virtualization, contract testing, performance testing (JMeter, Gatling, k6). **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (implied). - Certifications in Parasoft SOAtest/Virtualize or equivalent QA/automation credentials (preferred).

Company Name: Direct IT Recruiting Inc.
Job Title: Azure Data Migration Engineer Contract (1775)
Job Description: **Job Title:** Azure Data Migration Engineer (Contract) **Role Summary:** Lead the migration of Capital Market Analytics assets to Snowflake and Azure cloud platforms, develop and maintain data pipelines, and collaborate with developers and investment professionals on a 12‑month contract. **Expectations:** Deliver migration projects on schedule, maintain high‑quality data infrastructure, actively participate in agile ceremonies, continuously improve technical skills, and recommend emerging technologies. **Key Responsibilities:** - Design and implement a data and cloud migration framework for Snowflake and Azure. - Migrate databases, analytics scripts, and data pipelines to target platforms. - Enhance existing solutions supporting systematic investment processes, trading, execution, and research. - Maintain and evolve software solutions and infrastructure, ensuring reliability and performance. - Develop new features for Capital Markets investment desks. - Communicate project status, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders. - Participate in agile ceremonies (scrum, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives). - Evaluate and recommend new technologies and best practices. - Keep abreast of industry trends, conduct research, and apply findings to improve processes. **Required Skills:** - **Languages & Databases:** Python, SQL, Snowflake, SQL Server, Oracle, SSIS, DBT, stored procedures. - **Data Engineering:** Airflow/Astronomer, time‑series databases (OneTick preferred). - **Cloud & DevOps:** Microsoft Azure, Azure AKS, Git, Jenkins, Nexus, Jira. - **Agile & Development:** Scrum, TDD, Continuous Delivery. - **Financial Data Providers (asset):** Bloomberg, Refinitiv, S&P Xpressfeed. - **Soft Skills:** Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills; ability to collaborate with non‑technical business users. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative discipline. - 5+ years of software design/development experience, 3+ years as a data engineer in the financial industry. - Completion of the CSC Canadian Securities Course and/or CFA candidacy is an asset.

Company Name: Direct IT Recruiting Inc.
Job Title: QA Automation Engineer (1826)
Job Description: Job Title: QA Automation Engineer Role Summary: Design, develop, and execute automated and manual tests for healthcare/pharmaceutical software. Collaborate closely with development and cross‑functional teams to ensure robust quality of deliverables throughout the Agile SDLC. Expectations: - 5+ years of QA experience with a strong focus on QA methodology and tools. - Proficiency in both manual testing and automation, specifically Selenium and JIRA. - Bilingual fluency in English and French. - Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within Agile teams. Key Responsibilities: - Create comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts covering functional and non‑functional requirements. - Execute manual test cycles, identify and track defects in JIRA, and perform regression testing upon bug resolution. - Debug issues, propose corrective actions, and validate solutions. - Maintain detailed test documentation and provide analysis of test results. - Continuously assess and recommend improvements to QA processes and methodologies. - Coordinate with developers and stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure quality integration. Required Skills: - QA methodologies and best practices. - Automated testing tools (Selenium). - Issue tracking systems (JIRA). - Agile framework familiarity. - Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills (written and verbal). - Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver on time. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (preferred). - Professional certifications (e.g., ISTQB Advanced, CSM) are advantageous but not mandatory.

Company Name: Direct IT Recruiting Inc.
Job Title: IT Vendor Management Data Analyst – HYBRID 6M (1827)
Job Description: **Job Title** IT Vendor Management Data Analyst – Hybrid (6‑month Contract) **Role Summary** Design, build, and maintain AI‑enhanced dashboards and reporting solutions for IT vendor management across healthcare. Lead data governance and automation initiatives to ensure accurate, compliant vendor data from systems such as ServiceNow, Workday, Fieldglass, Salesforce/GovernX, and SharePoint. Apply predictive analytics and anomaly detection to provide actionable risk and performance insights. **Expectations** - Deliver high‑impact, scalable analytics solutions on a 6‑month contract with a hybrid working schedule (2 days onsite). - Communicate progress, issues, and solutions clearly to stakeholders and drive continuous improvement of data processes. **Key Responsibilities** - Build and maintain Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, and Databricks dashboards powered by AI/ML. - Automate data pipelines using Power Query, Data Flows, and ELT transformations; integrate APIs for seamless data extraction. - Champion data governance: enforce data quality, integrity, and compliance across vendor datasets. - Collaborate with IT, Procurement, and Finance to translate business requirements into technical solutions. - Implement AI/ML models for anomaly detection and predictive vendor risk analysis. - Document data models, mappings, and automation logic for scalability and knowledge transfer. - Evaluate and pilot emerging AI and automation tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, Fabric) to enhance operations. **Required Skills** - 8–10 years in data management, BI, or vendor analytics. - Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Power Query, and Data Flows. - Strong ETL/ELT, SQL, and data modeling expertise. - Experience with APIs and data pipelines. - Proven ability to develop AI/ML solutions for predictive analytics and anomaly detection. - Familiarity with vendor management platforms: ServiceNow, Workday, Fieldglass, Salesforce/GovernX, and SharePoint. - Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred). - Microsoft Power BI certification. - Microsoft Data Engineering (e.g., DP‑203) or AI/ML (e.g., Azure AI) certification. - ITIL certification is a plus.