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Data Analyst - Expert

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Sep 19, 2026
1 position

$90–$104 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 7+ years
Apply by: Oct 16, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Office presence: 1 days per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Develop and maintain data solutions using ADF, Databricks, and Python while implementing Medallion Architecture and Unity Catalog. Lead a small team in technical problem-solving and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective data governance and performance optimization.

Job details

Location: Toronto, ON - (Hybrid 1- Thursday and 4th Friday of the month – may change due to business requirements) Pay Rate: $89.88/hr -$103.89/hr Contract Length: 6 Months with possibility for extension We at Raise are hiring a Data Analyst - Expert for one of our top clients. After establishing themselves as an industry leader, they’re now expanding their team to meet rising demand. We’re hiring right now; if you’re interested, apply below for your chance to join a great place to work Responsibilities Develop and maintain data solutions using ADF, Databricks, Azure Functions, Python, and Spark. Build ADF-to-Databricks data pipelines using Medallion Architecture and Delta Lake. Design and manage Unity Catalog, data governance, security, and permissions. Migrate Databricks environments from Hive Metastore to Unity Catalog. Create and manage Delta tables, schemas, and data security configurations. Implement CI/CD and deployment pipelines using Azure DevOps/GitHub Enterprise. Work with Azure services including ADLS, Azure SQL, Synapse, ADF/SHIR, and Databricks. Perform performance tuning, cost optimization, monitoring, and troubleshooting. Lead a small team, conduct technical problem-solving sessions, and work independently. Collaborate effectively with stakeholders using strong communication skills. Must Have Requirements 7+ Years experience with ADF, Databricks and Azure Functions (C#) In depth development experience python/notebook on Databricks/Spark/panda 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 on converting Databricks workspace from hive metastore to unity catalog & setup associated permissions Creating delta table schema/tables with proper design/properties & security permissions DevOps & deployment pipeline using Azure DevOps/GitHub Enterprise for both ADF and databricks In depth experience on Azure Entra ID for SSO/RBAC setup In depth experience on working with/deploying to Azure PaaS resources such as Azure SQL PaaS, ADF/SHIR, ADLS, Databricks, Synapse dedicated SQL databases Familiar to work in lock down windows environment for highly regulated industry 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 Excellent Communication skills ADF orchestrations with Databricks. Databricks (Python notebooks, jobs, clusters, Delta Lake, medallion architecture, performance tuning/cost optimization) CI/CD, security Monitoring Nice To Have Skills Previous Banking experience or experience in a financial institution. Nice to have experience on Delta Live Table. Financial Services Industry experience is an Asset. Looking for meaningful work? We can help! Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity. We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities. We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/ In order to submit candidates for roles, our clients will sometimes require personal information to confirm the identity of applicants and their legal status to work. Raise will never ask you for personal or banking information unless you have been selected for a job. If you are ever unsure about the legitimacy of this or another job posting by Raise (or have any other questions), please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 or hello@raiserecruiting.com #FIN24

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires 7+ years of experience with ADF, Databricks, and Azure Functions, along with in-depth knowledge of Python, Spark, and data security configurations. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and the ability to work independently in a regulated environment.