Applications Programmer

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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