Description

At CI, we see a great place to work as one that is a safe place for everyone to have a voice, where people are empowered to take ownership over meaningful work, where there is an opportunity to grow through stretching themselves, where they can work on innovative products and projects, and where employees are supported and engaged in doing so. PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: We're seeking a versatile professional who can bridge the gap between software development and data engineering. The successful candidate will work closely with our IT Client Reporting team to support the development and maintenance of existing applications, while driving efforts toward modernization, cloud adoption, and the application of data engineering principles. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support, maintain, and optimize custom applications for tax reporting built on legacy platforms.
• Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable application features and efficient data workflows.
• Collaborate with analysts, business users, and infrastructure teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Design and build solutions aligned with modernization goals and modern data engineering principles where applicable.
• Develop and maintain clear, comprehensive documentation for data processes, system architecture, and procedures.
• Ensure data integrity, application performance, and overall system efficiency.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing and best practices.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in developing and maintaining complex programs in a professional setting
• Proficient in SQL for data extraction, transformation, and analysis
• Skilled in shell scripting (KSH, SQR) within Unix/Linux environments
• Familiar with job scheduler solutions such us Cron, AutoSys, or Rundeck
• Hands-on experience with AWS services and modern data warehouse solutions such as Snowflake
• Familiarity with data transformation and orchestration tools, including DBT and Apache Airflow
• Experience in the Financial Services industry and tax reporting is an asset; cybersecurity knowledge is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; adaptable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Clear and effective communicator, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Skills

• Strong knowledge in agile methodologies, DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Experienced in the use of Atlassian collaboration tools.
• Experienced in shell-scripting language like KSH and SQR.
• Experience in Restful API is a plus
• Experience in cyber-security measures is a plus
• Good interpersonal and team skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Modern HQ location within walking distance from Union Station.
• Equipment Purchase Program.
• Training Reimbursement.
• Paid Professional Designations.
• Employee Share Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Corporate Discount Program.
• Enhanced group benefits.
• Parental Leave Top–up program.
• Fitness membership discounts.
• Volunteer paid Days.

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role and are not confident you meet all the qualification requirements, we encourage you to apply to investigate the opportunity further. Please submit your resume in confidence by clicking “Apply”. Only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. CI Financial Corp. and all of our affiliates (“CI”) are committed to fair and accessible employment practices and provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodations in order to apply for any job opportunities, require this posting in an additional format, or require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at [email protected], or call 416-364-1145 ext. 4747.