




Job#: 2085593
Job Description:
Sr./Lead Data Engineer – Azure
Apex Systems is a global IT services provider and our staffing practice has an opening for a Sr./Lead Data Engineer – Azure to place at our client. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in Python, PySpark, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, and data integration frameworks, with experience leading large, complex, enterprise-level data initiatives.
Location: Downtown, Toronto – easily accessible by Go Train
In-Office Frequency: Thursdays and the fourth Friday of each month
Application Process: Please submit your resume via the platform you are using. If you encounter any issues, please email your resume in Word format to Rohan at [email protected] and reference Sr./Lead Data Engineer – Azure.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Sr./Lead Data Engineer – Azure within Wealth Management Technology, you will deliver complex Enterprise CRM projects from design to implementation and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards. This role focuses on delivering application development and data engineering projects to the highest technical quality standards.
You will:
• Lead all aspects of application development for large, complex, mission-critical projects, ensuring high standards and quality of technical work.
• Manage relationships with delivery partners; interface and maintain communications, monitor business and technology developments, and provide timely support.
• Proactively manage offshore vendor relationships for project resources to ensure effective utilization.
• Provide strong technical leadership for large, complex, and critical projects aimed at improving and delivering capabilities within the Enterprise CRM domain.
• Support multiple rotating projects rather than a single stream.
• Build out data ingestion frameworks using PySpark.
• Ingest data into bronze and gold medallion layers for Salesforce integration, ensuring data is cleaned and merged appropriately before pushing into Salesforce.
• Work with AREST API integrations.
• Oversee end-to-end processes including design, production support, and solution delivery. Contractors will execute much of the hands-on build, but you will be the primary point for design, problem-solving, and leadership.
Who You Are
• Experienced: 8+ years designing, developing, implementing, and supporting complex enterprise projects.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in Python, PySpark, SparkSQL, Databricks, Azure Data Factory, Azure App Services (Function App, Web Service, API App), Azure DevOps, Git, Jenkins, JIRA, application health checks, innovation, and DevOps adoption.
• Developer Mindset: Strong OOP experience, ideally with a Java background; API integration experience is a bonus.
• Design-Focused Leadership: Leadership experience is an asset, but strong design and architecture capabilities are essential. Able to lead technically without necessarily having held a formal lead title before.
• Cloud & Data Integration: Proven experience designing and implementing applications for data integration in Azure cloud environments, with the ability to lead execution across multiple technologies and projects.
• Agile-Driven: Comfortable working within Agile/Scrum environments.
• Collaborative: Understands the value of teamwork and collective success.
• Detail-Oriented: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a focus on high-quality deliverables.
• Client-Centric: Committed to delivering solutions that meet business needs and add value.
Required Skills
• Python / PySpark
• Databricks
• Azure Data Factory
• Strong OOP background (Java preferred)
• API integration (bonus)
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, 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.
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.