ETL Dev Lead (Ab Initio)

Overview

The ETL Development Lead is responsible for leading the design, development, and delivery of scalable end-to-end data pipelines that support enterprise data warehousing and analytics initiatives. As a hands-on technical leader, this position drives best practices in ETL development, ensures high-quality and reliable data solutions, and provides mentorship and guidance to the development team. The role works closely with architects, analysts, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust data solutions while ensuring performance, scalability, and production stability.

Primary Location: Toronto, ON

Work Model: Hybrid 3-Days Onsite

Employment Type: Contractor

Vacancy Status: New

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of end-to-end ETL/data pipelines from source systems to data warehouse and data marts
• Provide technical leadership, including code reviews, standards enforcement, and mentoring of ETL developers
• Design and implement scalable and efficient data transformations, including cleansing, aggregation, and integration using AB Initio
• Develop and optimize complex SQL queries for high-performance data processing
• Oversee ETL job scheduling, automation, and monitoring using Unix and shell scripting
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and alignment with enterprise data warehouse standards and best practices
• Collaborate with architects, analysts, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions
• Support deployment, QA/UAT testing, and ensure stability and reliability in production environments
• Drive continuous improvement of ETL frameworks, processes, and performance

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of work experience as an ETL Developer building and maintaining data pipelines
• Proven hands-on experience with AB Initio for ETL design, development, and data transformations
• Strong expertise in SQL, including complex query development and performance tuning
• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts, including data marts and data modeling fundamentals
• Strong experience working in Unix/Linux environments with shell scripting for automation and orchestration
• Experience building and maintaining enterprise data pipelines (source → staging → data warehouse → data marts)
• Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills across ETL workflows
• Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership, mentoring, or leading development teams
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder communication skills

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience in large-scale enterprise or consulting environments
• Exposure to cloud data platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Familiarity with data governance, data quality, or metadata management frameworks
• Experience with additional ETL or data integration tools

ABOUT ADASTRA

Adastra is a global leader in AI and data-driven transformation, helping organizations lead with artificial intelligence—responsibly, strategically, and at scale. With over 25 years of experience, Adastra empowers enterprise clients to unlock business value through data innovation, operational excellence, and smart customer engagement.

Trusted by some of the world’s most prominent brands, Adastra delivers end-to-end solutions grounded in thoughtful strategy, robust governance, and deep technical expertise. From defining vision to ensuring execution, Adastra guides organizations through every stage of their AI, data and cloud journey—building future-ready capabilities and delivering measurable, lasting impact.

Adastra serves clients across key industries including financial services, automotive, manufacturing, technology, media and telecom (TMT), healthcare, retail, and professional services. The company employs more than 2,000 professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Opportunity for advancement and career progression
• Competitive compensation
• Successful referral program
• The opportunity to work with one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies
• Satisfaction of working for a reputable company 
• A flexible, dynamic, and diverse workplace

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

In our commitment to promote fair and equitable treatment of all employees and applicants, Adastra Corporation provides equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of age, sex, disability, race, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other ground as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code.  In addition, accommodation will be provided during the hiring process. Adastra Corporation’s implementation and support of employment initiatives, encourage diversified labour force participation and equal access to opportunities based on merit and performance.

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