Skills

Python SQL Data Engineering Databases Pandas Recruitment Analytics Artificial Intelligence PySpark

Job Specifications

TekStaff's Client has a current vacancy for a Data Engineer

Pay Rate Range: $40 - $49

Job Description

This is a 7 month contract located in Toronto, ON/ Hybrid (3 days/ week)

Typical Day in Role:

• Design and develop data solution to integrate new data sources into existing stress testing platform to support new stress testing initiatives.

• Analyze and refactor existing Python notebooks that perform heavy data manipulation to significantly improve runtime and efficiency.

• Design and develop new Python code to source, transform, and consolidate data from multiple upstream data sources

• Improve code structure, readability, and maintainability while preserving business logic

• Ensure outputs are reliable and well-documented for downstream consumption (analytics, reporting, or modeling)

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand data requirements and validate results

• Provide knowledge transfer and documentation to support long-term maintainability

Candidate Requirements/Must Have Skills:

1. 2+ years of Solid experience working with large datasets and complex data transformations

2. 2+ years of experience with Python, with hands-on experience optimizing data-heavy workloads (Demonstrated ability to improve performance of existing code {e.g., pandas optimization, algorithmic improvements})

3. 1+ years of Experience sourcing and integrating data from multiple systems or formats (e.g., files, databases, APIs)

4. Familiarity with best practices for writing clean, maintainable, and testable code

Nice-To-Have Skills:

1. Experience with data engineering frameworks or tools (e.g., PySpark, Dask, Airflow)

2. Strong SQL skills and experience working with relational or cloud data warehouses

3. Experience moving notebook-based workflows toward more production-ready designs

TekStaff may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the applicant screening process. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.

About the Company

Just over 15 years ago TekStaff IT Solutions Inc was founded based on the need for a localized, professional staffing firm in the Greater Toronto Area. After gaining much recognition, and achieving a solid reputation, TekStaff has become a leading supplier of placement services. Today, we are acknowledged as a top leader in Canadian recruiting and have crossed borders securing contracts throughout the United States. We remain focused on developing long-term relationships with client companies and professionals looking for em... Know more