Data Analyst - ADF + Databricks

Data Analyst - ADF Databricks

Location: Toronto, ON

Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid — Thursday and 4th Friday of the month (may change due to business requirements)

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension)
• Pay Rate: C$90.00–C$95.00 / Hour (CAD)
• Shift / Schedule: 37.5 hours/week, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday

Job Summary

This role sits within theGlobal Asset Management Technology line of business, which supports institutional execution — the process by which asset managers carry out large-scale investment transactions on behalf of institutional clients. This involves optimizing trade strategies, ensuring best pricing, minimizing market impact, and adhering to regulatory requirements to achieve efficient and secure execution of investment decisions. The business is currently on a transformation journey and is open to exploring the advanced functionality ofDatabricks.

Key Responsibilities

• 7 years of experience with ADF, Databricks, and Azure Functions (C#)
• In-depth development experience with Python/notebook on Databricks/Spark/Pandas
• Expert working knowledge of Unity Catalog and data governance setup/configuration
• Experience in loading datasets from various sources using ADF to Databricks with Medallion architecture
• Experience in converting Databricks workspace from Hive Metastore to Unity Catalog and setup of associated permissions
• Creating delta table schema/tables with proper design/properties and security permissions
• DevOps and deployment pipeline using Azure DevOps/GitHub Enterprise for both ADF and Databricks
• In-depth experience with Azure Entra ID for SSO/RBAC setup
• In-depth experience working with/deploying to Azure PaaS resources such as Azure SQL PaaS, ADF/SHIR, ADLS, Databricks, and Synapse dedicated SQL databases
• Ability to work independently and lead a small team
• Proven ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to lead a small team and technical problem-solving sessions

Required Skills

• ADF and Databricks — must be proficient
• Familiar working in a locked-down Windows environment for a highly regulated industry
• Excellent communication skills
• Meticulous with strong attention to detail
• Autonomous; able to work with minimum supervision
• Works well in a team environment

Preferred Skills

• Nice-to-have experience with Delta Live Tables
• Financial Services Industry experience is an asset
• Previous experience at a financial institution

Required Experience

• 7 years of experience with ADF, Databricks, and Azure Functions (C#)

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• No overtime expected

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a large, full-service multinationalfinancial institution offering a comprehensive range of banking, wealth management, and capital markets products and services, serving millions of clients across its home market in Canada and operating internationally — with significant commercial and investment banking presence in the United States and other global markets. The organization employs data engineers, business analysts, DevOps engineers, and technology professionals who collaborate across enterprise-scale transformation programs. It is recognized for a collaborative, inclusive culture, competitive compensation, and structured career development opportunities, making it a strong fit for professionals seeking stability and growth in a major financial institution.

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: 26-11902Industry: Data & Analytics

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