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Apex Systems

Database Developer (Snowflake)

Hybrid

Toronto, Canada

Mid level

Freelance

01-12-2025

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Skills

Python PowerShell SQL Data Warehousing Test Shell Software Development Analytics Snowflake

Job Specifications

Database Developer (Snowflake)

Apex Systems is a large staffing and consulting firm and we are looking for a Database Developer with Snowflake experience, Python and Shell Scripting, and strong SQL skills to place at our client, a top 5 Financial Institution.

Client: Big Five Bank
Contract: 6-months contract (potential for extension or conversion to FTE)
Location: Toronto, Downtown Core (2 days/week)

Key Qualifications:

Database Developer with 5+ years of experience in Snowflake
Snowflake Expertise – Nice to have / Preferred.
Strong Experience in SQL Database Development
Strong Query Tuning & Optimization skills
Good Python Scripting knowledge
Knowledge of software development practices, concepts, and technology
Asset Management / Wealth Management knowledge (Data) – Nice to Have
Ideally some exposure to AI functions, or experience building AI based-tools
Excellent Team Player

Responsibilities:

Development with Snowflake features such as Snow SQL, Python
Data warehousing - OLTP, OLAP, Dimensions, Facts, and Data modeling.
Developing EL pipelines in and out of data warehouse using combination of Python and Snow SQL.
Design, implementation and operationalization of large-scale data and analytics solutions on Snowflake Cloud Data Warehouse.
Developing scripts PowerShell, Python etc. to Extract, Load and Transform data, as well as other utility functions.
Provide production support for Data Warehouse issues such data load problems, transformation, translation problems.
Translate mapping specifications to data transformation design and development strategies and code, incorporating standards and best practices for optimal execution.
Understanding data pipelines and modern ways of automating data pipeline and clearly document implementations, so others can easily understand the requirements, implementation, and test conditions.
Perform code reviews to ensure fit to requirements, optimal execution patterns and adherence to established standards.

About the Company

Apex Systems is a leading global technology services firm that incorporates industry insights and experience to deliver solutions that fulfill our clients' digital visions. We offer a continuum of services, specializing in strategy, transformation, and managed services across application development, data, enterprise platforms, cloud and infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Through our ability to innovate alongside our customers, we build and deploy the right artificial intelligence solutions to realize business value and impr... Know more