Job Description
Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private client, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.
Introduction
Robertson is seeking a skilled IT - Applications Programmer V to join our client in support of an existing vacancy.
Contract Period
12 months with potential to extend or convert
Pay Rate
Starting from $63 per hour
Location
Toronto, ON
Location Type
Hybrid
Business Hours
Monday to Friday; Core Business Hours
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for leading technical aspects of project from inception through to deployment
Participate in analysis and system design specification sessions
Documentation of design options and solutions according to System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology
Ensure that solutions adhere to development best practices and architectural principles
Apply analytical skills to resolve problems and deliver viable solutions. Anticipate obstacles and execute proactive approaches to issues
Active participation in issue resolution
Provide detailed development estimates to Project Manager for development effort as well as weekly status reporting and budget forecasting
Configuration management for the sub projects within the release
Responsible for coding, testing, packaging, deployment, and support of builds as code is promoted from development, system, acceptance and production environments
May lead code reviews. Work closely with System Test Environment Management Team (STEMT) to ensure that environments are fully functional and that builds are properly deployed
Participate in development of test strategy, test plans, test cases and testing efforts (unit testing and integration testing of code)
Provide technical support to business and testing team during testing phases
Track defects, defect triage and resolution
Data set up and environment shake down
Coaching / mentoring of junior developers
Knowledge transfer within group
Ensure required documentation is housed in the project repository and that knowledge transfer has occurred to full time staff upon completion of contract term
Experience & Qualification Requirements
Technical knowledge or experience with Cloud environments (MS Azure) as well as experience with Data Management and Analytics, Data Governance and Regulatory projects
Advanced technical knowledge and experience with: PySpark, SQL, Power BI and Tableau
Project Management experience (the project requires working and communicating with multiple Pods)
Experience with analyzing large data sets, drawing insights and inferences, and communicating outputs
Experienced with Data/Text Mining, Optimization, Algorithm Development, Automation, Data Visualization, Simulation
Reading and comprehending data schemas, metadata, entity relationship diagrams and other technical documentation as well as well as writing documentation
Excellent verbal and written communication with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment
Strong statistical and analytical skills as well as a passion for analytics are necessary
Databricks experience
Synapse experience
Nice to Have
Experience presenting in front of big crowds/senior leadership is a plus
Banking experience
Law25 regulation
Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process
Background screening is required as part of the onboarding process. The type of screening required (criminal, credit, or other verifications) will vary based on the position and client requirements.
AI technology screening
We use AI technology as part of our application review process to assist with screening and assessment. All applications are also reviewed by our recruitment team.
How to Apply
If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.
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Job Details
Posted Date:
February 27, 2026
Job Type:
Technology
Location:
Toronto, Canada
Company:
Robertson & Company Ltd.
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