Software Developer - ETL

Job Details

ELIGIBILITY: Only candidates currently residing in Ontario will be considered. Applications from outside Ontario will not be reviewed or responded to. This is a strict onsite/hybrid role.

Closing Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.

Location: 40 St Clair Ave W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

Department: Land & Resources Cluster

Start Date: 2026-09-14

End Date: 2027-03-31

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Job Type: Contract

Job ID: 10840

Project Overview

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and continuously expand data pipelines by performing extraction, transformation, and loading activities.
Translate technical systems specifications into working, tested applications, including developing detailed programming specifications, writing and/or generating code, compiling data-driven programs, maintaining, and conducting unit tests.
Resolve and troubleshoot technical problems which arise during the use and operation of software packages, including technical assistance in implementation, conversion and migrations.

Qualifications & Requirements

REQUIRED

Must be able to work 3 days onsite per week
Data warehousing design and development with focus on extracting, transforming data coming from various data sources and loading into star/snowflake schemas
Design, build, automate and optimize complex data ETL/ELT processes using PL/SQL and equivalent
Writing complex procedures/pkg/views/scripts to do data de-normalization, data extraction, data transformation(cleansing), and data loading.
Creating data assets (denormalized) from highly normalized Oracle database, and load the data asset to another type of DBMS (Microsoft SQL DBs, Postgress, etc.)
Relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server), data modelling (relational & dimensional), advanced SQL, query optimization, data replication, administration
Advanced SQL skills (PL/SQL, TSQL)
Scripting languages (Python, Unix shell)
Cloud technologies (Azure, Google, AWS)
Advanced skills and hands-on experience with Azure SQL Server and Azure Data Factory
Proficient in creating Data Factory pipelines for copy activity and custom Azure development
PL/SQL for data extraction, transformation, and loading, initial setup and other ETL experience management and support, such as troubleshooting, performance tuning, failover and recovery
Elasticsearch for search/reporting, tuning for performance optimization
Working knowledge of issue tracking system JIRA, Azure DevOps
Using Git hub for version control and data model changes
Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM Cloud 12c, OEM 11g Grid), Oracle Names Server, Oracle Net Service, Oracle Connection Manager, and Oracle Advanced Security, Oracle RAC, Oracle Network, Names Server, Data Guard, Oracle Exadata, Oracle Warehouse Builder (OWB)
PL/SQL Programming for database change tracking and data warehousing
Data migration and data integration across different platforms (Windows to UNIX, Windows to Windows, UNIX to UNIX)
/Recovery (Restore) and refresh production and Dev/UAT/Test using RMAN to SAN storage
Experience in programming and analysis; specialized software package support at the specified experience level
Ability to collaborate with IT Professionals throughout the Software Development Life Cycle
Experience in structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of applications
Experience in design, code, test, debug and document applications
Experience in the use of object and/or third generation language development tools
Experience in one or more programming languages
Experience in application design, latest design patters, deployment and troubleshooting
Experience with relational and hierarchical database technologies
Experience in the use of information retrieval packages using query languages
Experience with one or more communications protocols
Experience in structured methodologies for the design, development, implementation and maintenance of applications
Experience eliciting and documenting information from diverse business area stakeholders and subject matter experts
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal and negotiation skills
A team player with a track record for meeting deadlines
Knowledge and experience in gathering requirements and business process knowledge in order to transform the data in a way that’s geared towards the needs of end users
Knowledge and experience maintaining and improving already existing processes.
Knowledge and experience ensuring that the data architecture is scalable and maintainable
Knowledge and experience working with the business in designing and delivering correct, high quality data
Experience investigating data to identify potential issues within ETL pipelines, notify end-users and propose adequate solutions
Experience preparing detailed documentation for further reference

NICE TO HAVE

Knowledge and experience with programming Internet-ready applications
Knowledge and experience in rapid application development (RAD) and Agile methodologies
Knowledge and understanding of Information Management principles, concepts, policies and practices
Experience with middleware and gateways
Experience reviewing, analyzing, and modifying product installation scripts including encoding, testing, debugging
Ability to provide post-implementation support and resolve any post-implementation technical issues
Experience conducting design walkthrough sessions with project team
Knowledge and understanding of Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) and related regulations and standards
Ability to provide user and system documentation as required

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Technical Skills - 40%

Data warehousing design and development with focus on extracting, transforming data coming from various data sources and loading into star/snowflake schemas
Design, build, automate and optimize complex data ETL/ELT processes using PL/SQL and equivalent
Writing complex procedures/pkg/views/scripts to do data de-normalization, data extraction, data transformation(cleansing), and data loading.
Creating data assets (denormalized) from highly normalized Oracle database, and load the data asset to another type of DBMS (Microsoft SQL DBs, Postgress, etc.)
Relational databases (Oracle, MySQL, SQL Server), data modelling (relational & dimensional), advanced SQL, query optimization, data replication, administration
Advanced SQL skills (PL/SQL, TSQL)
Scripting languages (Python, Unix shell)
Cloud technologies (Azure, Google, AWS)
Advanced skills and hands-on experience with Azure SQL Server and Azure Data Factory
Proficient in creating Data Factory pipelines for copy activity and custom Azure development
PL/SQL for data extraction, transformation, and loading, initial setup and other ETL experience management and support, such as troubleshooting, performance tuning, failover and recovery
Elasticsearch for search/reporting, tuning for performance optimization
Working knowledge of issue tracking system JIRA, Azure DevOps
Using Git hub for version control and data model changes
Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM Cloud 12c, OEM 11g Grid), Oracle Names Server, Oracle Net Service, Oracle Connection Manager, and Oracle Advanced Security, Oracle RAC, Oracle Network, Names Server, Data Guard, Oracle Exadata, Oracle Warehouse Builder (OWB)
PL/SQL Programming for database change tracking and data warehousing
Data migration and data integration across different platforms (Windows to UNIX, Windows to Windows, UNIX to UNIX)
/Recovery (Restore) and refresh production and Dev/UAT/Test using RMAN to SAN storage

Core Skills - 30%

Technical analysis, program code, detailed programming and reports specifications, program design, writing and /or generating code, and conducting unit tests
Software in various computing platforms, operating systems, database technology, communication protocols, middleware and gateways
Developing and maintaining system design models, technical documentation and specifications
Conducting technical evaluation and assessment of options for technical design issues, application figuration aspects and integration capabilities, related tools and utilities, gap analysis of integration components to technical requirements/specifications/documentation
Provide Business intelligence and data analytics, data warehouse design, dimensional data modeling, relational data modelling development and support
Conduct research and assessment of options for technical design issues
Contributing to design/development project plans, including work breakdown and resources estimates
Working with the business analysts to translate the business requirements and functional specifications into an application design appropriate to meet the business and operational/IT needs
Working with technical systems specifications and translating them into working, tested applications for large, complex, mission critical applications
Work with Quality Assurance (QA) to code, test, and debug extensions/tools integration services
Analysis, design and development work on complex, multi-tier web-based applications, micro-services architecture, and off-the-shelf solutions
Proven technical leadership skills with ability to identify areas for improvement, and recommend solutions
Undertaking proof of technology with test data to simulate application load and performance tuning related applications
Providing software expertise in various computing platforms, operating systems, database technology, communication protocols, middleware and gateways
Providing application programming support for incident management, application functionality sustainment, performance tuning and technical documentation
Web database performance optimization
Ensuring compliance with architecture framework and system standards, and Agile Development Methodology
Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) end-to-end Agile/scrum and Waterfall methodologies
Knowledge and experience with leading-edge technologies, design criteria including usability, security, and privacy or web and mobile applications.

Public Sector Experience - 5%

Experience working with inter-jurisdiction projects between federal/provincial/municipal governments
Knowledge of the provincial Environmental services and the legislative framework that governs the data
Experience with data migration and integration of with different Environmental systems
Knowledge of OPS Enterprise Architecture artifacts (or similar), processes and practices, and ability to produce technical documentation that comply with industry-standard practices
Experience adopting and adhering to OPS Unified I&IT Project Methodology, OPS Enterprise Architecture and OPS Gating process, and OPS Standard Systems Development Methodologies.

General Skills - 25%

Exceptional analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
Demonstrated strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated troubleshooting and critical thinking experience
Demonstrated ability to apply strong listening skills to facilitate issue resolution
Effective consulting skills to engage with all stakeholders with proven track record for building strong working relationships
Excellent customer service skills, including tact and diplomacy to ensure client needs are managed effectively
Highly motivated, flexible, detail-oriented and creative team player with perseverance, excellent organization and multitasking abilities, and a proven track record for meeting strict deadlines.

Key Skills & Competencies

Agile, AWS, Azure, Azure Data Factory, Azure DevOps, Azure SQL Server, Business intelligence, Data analytics, Data architecture, Data cleansing, Data denormalization, Data extraction, Data Guard, Data integration, Data loading, Data migration, Data modelling, Data replication, Data transformation, Data warehousing, Data warehouse design, Database administration, Debugging, Dimensional modelling, Documentation, Elasticsearch, ELT, ETL, Gateways, Git, Google Cloud, Incident management, Information Management, Internet-ready applications, JIRA, Micro-services, Middleware, Mobile applications, MySQL, Oracle, Oracle Advanced Security, Oracle Connection Manager, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Oracle Exadata, Oracle Names Server, Oracle Net Service, Oracle Network, Oracle RAC, Oracle Warehouse Builder, Performance tuning, PL/SQL, Postgres, Program design, Programming specifications, Python, Query optimization, RAD, Relational databases, Reporting, RMAN, SAN storage, Scrum, Scripting, Snowflake schemas, SQL, SQL Server, Star schemas, System design, Technical documentation, TSQL, Unit testing, Unix shell, Version control, Waterfall, Web applications

Applications for this position will be accepted until Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m..

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