Reference Data Developer

We are

At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 14,500+, and has 58 offices in 21 countries within key global markets.

Our challenge

We’re seeking a detail‑oriented Reference Data - Golden Source Developer with deep Capital Markets reference‑data expertise. In this role, candidate will partner with front‑office, data governance and technology teams to define, source, curate and deliver critical reference data (e.g. instrument identifiers, legal‑entity data, product hierarchies) for trading, risk, compliance and reporting systems. Candidate combination of domain knowledge and technical acumen will ensure our reference‑data pipeline is accurate, complete and scalable.

Additional Information* 

The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors.  In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within Toronto, ON is CAD $120k – CAD $140k/year & benefits (see below).

The Role

Responsibilities:

• Requirement is for Reference data developer position.
• This resource will be primarily working on data controls work involving addressing data exceptions, data quality and data recons for various data loads into reference data platform.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in implementing reference data solution using tools like GoldenSource, Markit EDM, Calypso etc. Or similar in-house implementation.
• Very good Knowledge of various reference data vendor feeds like Blomberg back office, Reuters LSEG data scope, Exegy, etc.
• Good knowledge on various data patterns and data integrity related to reference data.
• Technical expertise:
• Strong ETL experience in Enterprise platform dealing with 1000+ files
• Strong Shell and Python scripting
• Experience with Cloudera data lake platform
• Good experience working with RDBMS like Oracle, SQL or Postgres. Strong SQL skills.
• Reference data product platform knowledge GoldenSource (or similar product).
• Good experience in Dev Ops CI/CD pipeline using Git, Artifactory, Jenkins, RLM etc.

Preferred, but not required:

• Scripting expertise (Python, Shell) for automation and data‐validation routines.
• Exposure to cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).

We offer:

• A multinational organization with 58 offices in 21 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid annual leave plus an additional 10 days of personal leave (floating days and sick days).
• A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• Flexible hybrid policy.
• RRSP with employer’s contribution up to 4%.
• A higher education certification policy.
• On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
• Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
• Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
• A truly diverse, fun-loving and global work culture.

S​YNECHRON’S DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT
 

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to the applicant’s gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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