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AKKODIS

Cloud Data Engineer

Hybrid

Toronto, Canada

Mid level

Freelance

05-03-2026

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Skills

Python Jira SQL Data Engineering DevOps Docker Kubernetes Jenkins Research Databases git SQL Server Azure Software Development cloud platforms Agile Analytics Snowflake ETL Processes

Job Specifications

The Opportunity

6 months contract

Downtown Toronto

Engagement Model: Professional Services Engagement – B2B (Incorporated Entities Only)

We are seeking a Senior Cloud & Data Engineer to support the migration of Capital Markets Investment Analytics assets to enterprise Snowflake and Azure cloud platforms. This role is critical in modernizing data pipelines, analytics platforms, and systematic investment infrastructure used across trading, execution, and research functions.

Who You’ll Work With

You will collaborate closely with software engineers and capital markets investment professionals, reporting to a Senior Manager, Solution & Quality Engineering. The role operates within an agile, high-impact analytics and engineering environment.

What You’ll Do

Design and implement a scalable data and cloud migration framework to accelerate enterprise cloud adoption
Lead and support migration of data pipelines, ETL processes, and analytics workloads to Snowflake and Azure
Modernize legacy assets (e.g., SSIS, stored procedures, Python analytics) to DBT, Airflow, AKS, and Snowflake
Maintain and enhance cloud-based platforms supporting systematic investment, trading, and research workflows
Establish and promote data engineering, deployment, and cloud best practices
Develop new analytics and engineering solutions in support of capital markets desks
Participate in agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and delivery commitments
Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate

What You’ll Need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a quantitative discipline
5+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years in cloud and/or data engineering
Strong experience migrating data and data engineering assets to cloud platforms
Hands-on expertise with:
Data & Databases: Snowflake, DBT, Airflow/Astronomer, SQL Server, Oracle, SSIS
Cloud & Containers: Azure, AKS, Kubernetes, Docker
DevOps & Agile: Git, Jenkins, Jira, Nexus
Languages: SQL, Python
Experience building and supporting data pipelines and ETL workflows
Ability to communicate effectively with technical teams and capital markets stakeholders

We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Only candidates meeting the above qualifications will be contacted for further discussions.

Accessibility:

At Akkodis, part of The Adecco Group, our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

About the Company

Akkodis is a global digital engineering company and Smart Industry leader. We enable clients to advance in their digital transformation with Talent, Academy, Consulting, and Solutions services. Our 50,000 experts combine best-in-class technologies, R&D, and deep sector know-how for purposeful innovation. We are passionate about Engineering a Smarter Future Together. With a shared passion for technology and talent, 50,000 engineers and digital experts deliver deep cross-sector expertise in 30 countries across North America, ... Know more