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BeachHead

Data Consultant- Pyspark

On site

Toronto, Canada

$ 88 /hour

Mid level

Freelance

18-02-2026

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Skills

Communication Leadership Tableau SQL Data Visualization Data Governance Test Problem-solving Decision-making Document design Risk Mitigation power bi Analytical Skills Azure Project Management SDLC Recruitment Analytics Artificial Intelligence Databricks PySpark

Job Specifications

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Working with one of our top financial clients, this role calls for a Data Consultant- Pyspark. This position involves leading the technical implementation of complex projects within a dynamic financial services environment. The successful candidate will drive system design, development, deployment, and support, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and regulatory standards.

Pay rate range (CAD): $73.47/hr – $88.16/hr

Responsibilities

Lead technical aspects of projects from inception through deployment, including analysis and system design specification
Document design options and solutions following SDLC methodology
Ensure solutions align with development standards and architectural principles
Apply analytical skills to resolve issues and deliver effective solutions proactively
Participate actively in issue resolution and risk mitigation
Provide detailed development estimates and contribute to weekly status reports and budgeting
Manage configuration within project releases and oversee code reviews
Code, test, package, deploy, and support builds across development, testing, and production environments
Collaborate closely with environment management teams to ensure functional and stable deployment
Contribute to test strategy, plan, and execution, including unit and integration testing
Support testing phases with technical expertise, track defects, and facilitate resolution
Assist with data setup, environment shake-down, and technical documentation
Mentor junior developers and facilitate knowledge transfer within the team
Maintain comprehensive project documentation and ensure seamless transition upon contract completion
Engage with internal stakeholders and teams with minimal need for meetings

Desired Skill-Set

5+ years of experience in a technical role within banking or financial services
Proven expertise with Cloud environments, particularly MS Azure
Strong knowledge of Data Management, Data Governance, and regulatory projects
Extensive experience with PySpark, SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Databricks, and Synapse
Project management experience and ability to coordinate with multiple pods
Skilled in analyzing large datasets, deriving insights, and visualizing data
Experienced in data/text mining, automation, algorithm development, and data visualization
Ability to interpret schemas, metadata, entity relationship diagrams, and technical documentation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong statistical, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities
Experience with presenting to senior leadership is a plus

Nice to Have

Presentation experience before executive audiences
Previous banking experience, especially related to Law 25
Familiarity with automation, data optimization, and advanced analytics techniques

BeachHead is an equal opportunity agency and employer. We advocate for our candidates and welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability. BeachHead or our clients may use technology-enabled tools, including automation and artificial intelligence (AI), to support parts of the recruitment process such as resume screening, application management, and candidate matching. These tools assist our recruiters and our clients, and do not replace human decision-making. This job posting represents a current or anticipated vacancy. The position may be filled at any time, and the posting may be removed without notice once the role has been filled.

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About the Company

BeachHead is a premier and specialized consultancy and staffing firm focused on the Canadian Finance marketplace. We specialize in providing the highest quality of service for both our clients and professional Financial Candidates. Our unique business model supports a direct relationship with senior hiring business executives and stakeholders. The BeachHead system is designed to capture intimate knowledge of both the client opportunity and qualified candidates, ensuring that each client/candidate is properly and competitive... Know more