Primary Job Title :
Applications Programmer
Alternate / Related Job Titles :
Data Engineer
Cloud Data Developer
Analytics Engineer
Azure Data Developer
Big Data Applications Developer
Location : Toronto, ON, Canada
Onsite Flexibility :
Hybrid – 4 days per week in office
Contract Details :
Position Type : Contract
Contract Duration : 12 Months
Start : As Soon As Possible
Pay Rate : C$80–90 / hr
Job Summary
This role is responsible for leading the technical aspects of projects from inception through deployment within a Cloud and Data Analytics environment. The Applications Programmer will participate in analysis, system design, coding, testing, deployment, and support activities while ensuring alignment with SDLC methodology, development best practices, and architectural principles.
The position requires strong expertise in Azure Cloud, data management, analytics, and regulatory initiatives , along with experience working across multiple project pods and collaborating with internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Lead technical delivery from design through production deployment
Participate in analysis and system design specification sessions
Document design options and solutions according to SDLC methodology
Ensure adherence to architectural standards and development best practices
Provide development estimates, weekly status reporting, and budget forecasting
Perform coding, testing, packaging, deployment, and production support
Lead or participate in code reviews
Collaborate with System Test Environment Management Team (STEMT) for build deployment
Develop and execute unit and integration test strategies
Provide technical support during testing phases
Track defects, conduct triage, and resolve issues
Perform data setup and environment validation
Manage configuration for sub-projects within releases
Coach and mentor junior developers
Conduct knowledge transfer to full-time staff upon contract completion
Required Experience
5+ years of overall experience in application development
Degree in Computer Science or related field
Experience leading technical projects in Cloud environments
Experience working with internal stakeholders across multiple pods
Experience analyzing large data sets and communicating analytical outputs
Nice-to-Have Experience
Banking industry experience
Experience with Law25 regulation
Experience presenting to senior leadership
Required Skills
MS Azure Cloud environment experience
PySpark, SQL, Power BI, Tableau
Databricks and Synapse
Data Management, Analytics, and Governance initiatives
Data / Text Mining, Optimization, Algorithm Development, Automation
Preferred Skills
Project Management experience
Strong statistical and analytical skills
Ability to read and interpret data schemas and entity relationship diagrams
Technical documentation writing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Additional Skills
SDLC methodology adherence
Configuration management
Budget forecasting and effort estimation
Unit and integration testing
Defect management and resolution
Data visualization and simulation
Knowledge transfer and team collaboration
About the Client
Top 10 bank in Canada and North America offering comprehensive financial solutions. Providing retail, commercial, wealth management, and wholesale banking services, helping clients thrive in today’s evolving market.
About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number : 26-01739
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Applications Programmer • Toronto, ON