Direct It Recruiting Inc
Direct IT Recruiting is a Canadian Recruiting Agency established in 2007 by owner, Darla Somerville.
10/02/2026
π₯π₯π₯ Hiring MLOps Engineer β Databricks (1896)14-Month Contract π° $90β100/hr, Toronto Apply π https://directitrecruiting.com/job/mlops-eng-databricks-1896/
We're hiring a hands-on MLOps/LLMOps Engineer to help scale enterprise AI across Microsoft Foundry, Databricks, Copilot Studio, and a mixed-model estate (Anthropic, Azure OpenAI, open source + more). π§ βοΈ
π Toronto β Hybrid (3 days onsite)
β³ 14 months | 40 hrs/week
π¦ Industry: Bank
What you'll need:
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Hands-on Python
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Production AI/ML or platform/cloud engineering experience
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MLOps + LLMOps end-to-end
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RAG + agent-based solutions
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Azure Databricks, MLflow
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CI/CD + IaC β GitHub Actions, Terraform, Jenkins
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Automated AI governance controls mapped to NIST AI RMF
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Cloud cost tracking & optimization
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Regulated enterprise environment experience (asset)
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09/30/2026
π€ HIRING AI Development Consultant (1895) Toronto (Hybrid)14-Month Contract π°$90-100/hr π Apply https://directitrecruiting.com/job/ai-dev-consultant-1895/
π Toronto, ON (Hybrid β 3 days onsite)
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14 months | 40 hrs/week
π° $90β100/hr
What you'll do:
π€ Design, build & maintain scalable AI applications
π§ Work hands-on with AI Agents, RAG models & ML models
π Integrate data from APIs, relational & vector databases
π₯οΈ Full-stack development β React/Angular, Python Flask, SQL
βοΈ Deploy with Azure, Docker, Kubernetes & CI/CD
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09/29/2026
π Hiring Scrum Master Project Manager - SAP S/4HANA (1894) Mississauga, ON 5-month contract π° $90β94/hr Apply π https://directitrecruiting.com/job/csm-pm-sap-1894/
π Mississauga, ON (Hybrid β 2 days onsite)
β³ 5-Month Contract | 40 hrs/week
π° $90β94/hr
π₯ Industry: Healthcare & Supply Chain
π― The Role
We're looking for an experienced Scrum Master / Project Manager to drive Agile delivery ex*****on across our Canada DevOps organization. You'll lead planning, governance, Scrum of Scrums coordination, and cross-functional alignment to ensure predictable, transparent delivery across enterprise SAP S/4HANA initiatives.
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What You'll Bring
πΉ 7+ years as a Scrum Master, Delivery Lead, or Agile PM
πΉ Strong expertise in JIRA, Agile planning, and delivery governance
πΉ Proven experience with PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, and dependency management
πΉ Experience in SAFe, SASM, CSM, PMP, Agile
πΉ Background in enterprise application delivery (SAP S/4HANA a plus!)
πΉ Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
09/28/2026
π¨ HIRING Cloud Migration Communications Specialist, 9 Month Contract, $65-72/hr π Apply https://directitrecruiting.com/job/cloud-migration-communications-specialist-1893/
π Hybrid | Minimum 3 days on site in Toronto/week
π 9 Month Contract
π° $65-$72/hr | 8 hrs/day | 40 hrs/week
Join a major Capital Markets Azure cloud migration initiative and help drive communication, coordination, and delivery success across multiple technology teams.
What you bring:
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4+ years of Agile Delivery, Product Operations, Scrum Master, or Project Coordination experience
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Strong Jira Administration experience
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Hands on Power BI reporting and dashboard development skills
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Experience supporting enterprise technology initiatives
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
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Capital Markets experience is an asset but not required
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09/18/2026
π₯ Hiring: AKS Platform Engineer (1891) $85-95/hr, Toronto (Hybrid), 6-Month Contract π© Apply: https://directitrecruiting.com/job/aks-platform-eng-1891/
π Hybrid β Toronto, ON (2 days on-site/week)
π° $85β95/hr | 37.5 hrs/week
π¦ Industry: Banking
We're looking for a Platform Engineer with deep Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) expertise to help build and operationalize a modern gateway and application platform.
What you'll do:
π§ Deploy & configure platform components in AKS
βοΈ Build end-to-end CI/CD pipelines (packaging, release automation, security scanning)
π¦ Automate deployments with Helm, K8s manifests & IaC (Terraform, Bicep, ARM)
π Embed DevSecOps practices & security controls
π Implement logging, monitoring, alerting & observability
π‘οΈ Support secure, scalable traffic management (gateway, ingress, service mesh, API management)
What you bring:
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6+ years as a Platform/DevOps/K8s Infrastructure Engineer
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Hands-on AKS & Kubernetes platform engineering experience
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Strong CI/CD tooling: Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins
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Key Vault, Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Container Registry
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Ability to deliver independently β from initial deployment to production readiness
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09/15/2026
π¨ HIRING: Manager, Collateral and Liquidity Operations, 6-month Contract, $80-89/hr π¨ π© Apply https://directitrecruiting.com/job/mgr-collateral-and-liquidity-op-1889/
π Hybrid | 4 days on-site in Toronto/week
π 6-Month Contract
π° $80β89/hr | 8 hrs/day | 40 hrs/week
Are you a capital markets pro with a passion for collateral management and process improvement? We're looking for a dynamic leader to join our Collateral team in a high-visibility, buy-side role! π
What you'll do:
πΉ Oversee enterprise margin activity across the Fund (bilateral & cleared products)
πΉ Gain exposure to counterparty credit risk, inventory management & margin optimization
πΉ Drive operational resiliency and process improvements
πΉ Collaborate with senior leaders across the organization
What you bring:
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5+ years managing Investment Operations, manage 8 direct reports
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Strong Collateral Management & Buy-Side Investment Operations experience
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Proven leadership & process improvement skills
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CFA designation (preferred)
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Capital Markets industry background
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09/11/2026
πThe True Cost of Losing an IT Employee π»
π Read the full article https://directitrecruiting.com/2026/09/11/cost-of-losing-an-it-employee/
In todayβs fast-paced digital landscape, the departure of a single IT professional can ripple far beyond the immediate gap in your team. While many organizations focus on the visible expenses of recruitment, the total cost of losing an employee often goes unnoticedβuntil itβs too late.
π° The Financial Reality
The hidden costs associated with employee turnover can amount to six months to 2 years of annual salary, depending on the role and level of experience. This estimate accounts for:
β’ π Loss of tribal knowledge β the informal expertise that isnβt documented but drives efficiency and innovation.
β’ π§ Recruiting and advertising fees β from job postings to agency commissions.
β’ π΅οΈββοΈ Screening and interviewing β the time investment of HR and hiring managers.
β’ π Onboarding and training β getting the new hire up to speed.
β’ π Project continuity and workflow integration β delays and handover time.
β’ π€ Relationship building β establishing trust and collaboration within the organization.
β’ π₯ Burnout and reduced productivity β diminished output, disengagement, and costly errors from overworked team members absorbing the departing employee's responsibilities, often leading to further turnover.
π Experience Matters
The cost to replace an IT employee increases significantly with their tenure and expertise. Senior employees carry deeper institutional knowledge, broader networks, and specialized skillsβmaking them harder (and more expensive) to replace.
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Final Thought
Retention is not just about saving moneyβitβs about preserving culture, stability, and momentum. By staying proactive, communicative, and empathetic, you can reduce turnover risk and build a stronger, more resilient IT team.
09/10/2026
π Hiring: Python SQL Engineer β Capital Markets (6-Month Contract) $90-100/hr, Toronto π© Apply: https://directitrecruiting.com/job/python-sql-eng-cm-1888/
π Hybrid | 4 days/week onsite β Toronto, ON
π° $90β$100/hr | 40 hrs/week
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Target Start: September 2026
Join the Risk Division of a major investment management firm supporting a large-scale Oracle β‘οΈ Snowflake & Azure Cloud migration.
Must-Have:
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5+ years Python & SQL
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Strong Oracle, PL/SQL & stored procedures
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Snowflake/cloud data platforms
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Migration & data modernization experience
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09/04/2026
π Senior Manager - AI Security & Cybersecurity (1887) 8-Month Contract $150-170/hr in Toronto π‘οΈApply Now! β¬οΈ
π https://directitrecruiting.com/job/senior-manager-ai-security-and-cybersecurity-1887/
Are you ready to lead the secure adoption of cutting-edge AI in a dynamic banking environment? We are looking for a visionary leader to bridge the gap between innovation and security. π
πΌ The Gig:
π Location: Toronto (HYBRID β 3 days on-site) π’
β³ Type: 8-month contract
π° Rate: $150 - $170/hr | 40 hrs/week
π οΈ Who You Are:
β’ 10+ years in Cybersecurity, Security Engineering, or Tech Risk.
β’ Deep expertise in AI Security, Cloud Security, & Security Architecture. βοΈ
β’ Certified professional with designations like CISSP (NIST & ISO 42001 knowledge required). π
β’ Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders with clear, business-focused communication.
π Why You Should Apply:
β’ High Impact: Drive the security strategy for transformative technologies in a top-tier bank. π¦
β’ Top-Tier Rate: Excellent compensation for your expertise. π°
β’ Strategic Leadership: Shape the future of AI security and governance.
08/28/2026
π₯ Hiring Full Stack Engineer β Capital Markets (1685) 12-Month Contract Hybrid Toronto π° Rate $90-100/hr Apply π https://directitrecruiting.com/job/full-stack-engineer-capital-markets-1685/
π Hybrid Toronto: 3 days onsite/week
π¦ Focus: Systematic investment platforms, trading analytics, Azure, Snowflake, Python, C #, SQL development.
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Python, C #, SQL
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Azure, AKS, Snowflake
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Airflow, DBT, Astronomer
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Bloomberg API (BPIPE/DAPI)
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Capital Markets & Trading Systems
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